Innovation Funding Demystified – Are You Eligible? Co-hosted by Icehouse & Swell

Join Icehouse & Swell for an evening of Demystifying Innovation Funding!

Many NZ SME's – from software and service providers to manufacturers, construction firms, and those in the primary sector– assume they don’t qualify for R&D tax incentives or government innovation grants. 

The reality? Your always-on product, process development and new knowledge creation could be eligible for funding under the Research & Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) or other innovation support schemes.

The Key Issue: How ‘R&D’ is Defined

One of the biggest reasons businesses miss out on funding is because of the eligibility knowledge gap that exists. Specifically, the difference between how business and Government sectors define R&D.

The result? Many companies walk away from funding they are actually eligible for simply because they don’t realise their work qualifies.

What We’ll Cover

• Demystifying R&D Eligibility for Tax Purposes: Simplifying the eligibility criteria to uncover the difference between BAU and R&D activities
• Success Stories: Hear how NZ businesses - just like yours - have unlocked new funding streams.
• Government Grants & Innovation Funding: What’s changing?

Event Format

• Short Presentation: Breaking down the definition of R&D for funding purposes.
• Panel & Audience Discussion: Icehouse alumni, Swell and customers share their funding journeys and lessons learned.
• Networking & Drinks: Connect with business owners and funding experts in a relaxed setting.

We look forward to seeing you there!

- The Icehouse Team & Swell