Tasman Bay, Nelson
All four have to be true.
- In the mature research stage
- A clear, demonstrable proof of concept
- Some technical validation conducted
- Needs capital for end-stage research and production
Individuals or companies.
Location
New Zealand first. Overseas applicants are still considered.
Other funding
Existing investors or funding are not a barrier.
Qualifications
Not required. Demonstrable skill, initiative and drive are.
What you are asking for.
Amount
Up to NZD $100,000, sized to the project. Interest 1–8% by project risk, fixed between milestones. See what that costs.
Use
R&D, production line, or marketing once a product is ready. Not overheads, rent, utilities or accounting.
Evidence
A progress report, a project valuation and a clear pathway to completion, with CVs, a business plan and IP status, the key risks and how they would be managed, and any regulatory approvals the project still needs.
Is Wing the right fit?
A guide, not an assessment. Nothing you answer here is stored or sent. If it points to an application, there is no fee to apply.
- Field. Primary health, renewable energy or waste management.
- Stage. Wing comes in from proof of concept, not an idea or research still underway.
- Use of funds. R&D, production line, or marketing once a product is ready. Not overheads, rent, utilities or accounting.
There is no penalty for being early.
Not there yet? Join the waiting list.
Every applicant gets feedback, and the conditions to meet next time. You can apply again in a later round.
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A few questions. No fee, no commitment.
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