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Technet (NZ expert access)

Companies who have not worked with leading scientists and researchers may be surprised to discover how keen most of them are to work solving real-world problems.

Technology New Zealand makes it easy to meet, and engage with, the country’s leading Crown Research Institutes (CRIs), universities, and research organisations.

TechNet (NZ expert access?)

Companies who have not worked with leading scientists and researchers may be surprised to discover how keen most of them are to work solving real-world problems.

Technology New Zealand makes it easy to meet, and engage with, the country’s leading Crown Research Institutes (CRIs), universities, and research organisations.

Finding and Funding a New Zealand Expert for a Consulting Project through TechNet

For companies needing technical assistance, and looking for consulting help for the first time, working with an established New Zealand organisation can be a good way to start.

TechNet will provide a maximum of $5,000 (incl. GST) for eligible projects. Technet funding does not require co-funding for eligible projects. Funding for TechNet is:

  • available for companies with a turnover under $50 million per annum and registered for GST
  • able to be used just once for each technical problem
  • intended to be used strategically - ideally contact with the expert leads to an ongoing working relationship and future innovation within the company.

TechNet funding can be used to support any of the following activities:

  • technology project design, planning and assessment
  • technology gap and opportunity assessment
  • technology advice and guidance
  • technical or technological feasibility
  • technology investigation and acquisition
  • strategic technology planning, including Technology for Business Growth (TBG?) proposal planning.

Finding Technical Experts Anywhere

If you are not able to find the right expert in New Zealand; or if your issue is very complex, and anonymity, global reach, and a choice of New Zealand and international partners is important you should use our Global Expert service.

How do I use TechNet?