Manufacturing Futures Forum: Funding and Growth Pathways

This session opens up a wide range of existing schemes and initiatives, bringing together practical case studies and expert guidance to share practical ways you can tap into both government and industry-backed programmes to support investment, productivity, and growth goals.

Canterbury manufacturers have navigated more than a decade of disruption - from the GFC and earthquakes to COVID and a recovering economy. Many manufacturers are tired, working inside the business rather than on the business. They are often unaware of the support they can tap into - whether they’re looking to upgrade machinery or operations, gain capacity, drive innovation and productivity, plan for succession, or simply regain momentum and a competitive edge.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

• Strategic planning for investment planning & resources / support available
• Real examples of Canterbury manufacturers who have successfully secured major funding - what they applied for, how they approached it, and the impact it’s had.
• How the updated RDTI and R&D Loss Tax Credit works in practice, eligibility, and why it’s now easier for more businesses to access R&D support.
• A clear overview of the Investment Boost Scheme and how to take advantage of the 20% discount on qualifying depreciable assets.
• New capital pathways beyond traditional bank finance, including Invest NZ, Active Investor Plus, and the Business Investment Visa.
• Opportunities for capacity and skills support such as through the new ChamberWorks partnership with MSD, or the NZ Product Accelerator.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Manufacturers

CEOs / GMs / Ops Managers / System Designers / Head of revenue / Head of sales / People Leaders in Canterbury region

COST:

Manufacturing Module Holders - Free (please use your code to access tickets)

Members - $35+gst

Non members - $70+gst

Refreshments included

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Rebecca Golding - [email protected]

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