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TechNZ Undergraduate Student Internships
TechNZ’s undergraduate student internship programme for 2010/11 will open in the 3rd quarter of 2011. Watch for update!! |
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An important part of supporting innovation in New Zealand is supporting the next generation of innovators. Each year TechNZ supports undergraduate science, technology and engineering students to undertake projects with both small and large companies active in research and development.
TechNZ are now inviting companies to register their interest to be part of this programme and present a brief outline of the project they are looking to undertake. This programme is open to all companies – as we are looking to place students into companies, both large and small, where R&D is at the centre of their growth strategies. Click here for more information.
Technology Transfer Voucher
The Technology Transfer Voucher makes it easy for businesses to work with research organisations on research and development (R&D) projects. The voucher is available to businesses that need external R&D expertise.
For 2010/2011, $5 million of funding is available for businesses requiring R&D expertise in high value manufacuring and services in these areas:
- Novel materials, manufacturing and applications
- Health and medical technologies
- Information, communications and digital technologies
For more information, click here>>
Technology Development Grant
Register your interest now to apply for R&D funding
The Ministry of Science and Innovation (MSI) will be running a competitive investment process to allocate around $48.3 million of funding over the next three years, for the Technology Development Grant. This Grant will reimburse 20 per cent of eligible expenditure on a business’s R&D programme, up to $2.4 million (excluding GST) a year.
To be eligible, businesses will have a strong and proven track record in R&D and must meet the following minimum criteria:
- must have average revenues of at least $3 million a year over the past three years
- must have an average R&D intensity (eligible R&D expenditure divided by revenue) of five per cent or more over the past three years
- must be ‘in business’ and resident in New Zealand.
If you think your business meets the above criteria you are invited to register your interest for the Technology Development Grant. Registrations are being accepted now and will close on 31 March, 5pm.
Based on the information you provide, we will determine whether or not we can invite you to submit an application. Full applications are due 29 April 2011, 5pm.
To register please go to www.msi.govt.nz/technz/TDG. You can download a Request for Proposals for the Technology Development Grant here, as well as find more information.
TechNZ R&D Support
We are a TechNZ Regional Technology Partner and our many years of experience working alongside TechNZ make us your ideal first point of contact for research and development support.
Innovative businesses will sometimes face significant technical challenges and unknowns as part of their proposed new development, and in such cases it may be appropriate for us to assist you to apply to TechNZ for investment into your company. Our staff will work with you through the planning of your proposed new development and identify what type of support you require. Support can range from technical feasibility studies, intellectual property advice, technology assessments, identification of particular expertise, funding for a full R&D project, and much more.
Are you developing or planning to develop a new product, service or process?
Is your company a fast growing export company that needs support to grow even more?
NZTE International Growth Fund
Does your company fall into any of these categories – Pastoral, Horticulture, Seafood, Forestry and Wood products?
MAF Primary Growth Partnership
Do you plan to invest in a project to reduce energy use with the potential to be applied across an industry?
EECA Grants for Energy Intensive Businesses
For more information, contact Paul Robinson - Ph: 09 354 0095 or paul.robinson@aucklandnz.com
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