{"id":224945,"date":"2023-10-13T15:38:36","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T02:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/?p=224945"},"modified":"2023-10-13T15:38:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T02:38:37","slug":"pitching-government-grants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/startups\/pitching-government-grants\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Tips For Pitching to Government Grants and Programs for Startup Funding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The New Zealand government offers various government grants and programs to support startups. These grants are excellent opportunities to fund your new business with the resources it needs to survive. However, applying for these grants can be complex and requires careful planning. This article will take you through eight tips for pitching your startup for funding opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"my-7 lg:my-10 border-y-2 border-gray-100 py-7 lg:py-10 flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-start gap-10\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-52 mx-auto my-0! rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/img.legalvision.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/10\/21140438\/NZ-Startup-Manual-251x360-2.png\" alt=\"Front page of publication\"\n                 loading=\"lazy\" width=\"208\" height=\"298\">\n                <section>\n            <div class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">NZ Startup Manual: A Legal Handbook For Founders<\/div>\n            <div class=\"body-text\">\n                <p>Essential reading for anyone building their startup. This free guide includes practical advice and seven real-life case studies.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go.legalvision.co.nz\/NZ-Startup-Manual.html\" class=\" block px-5 py-3.5 max-w-fit bg-orange button__hover transition rounded text-white font-bold text-lg no-underline uppercase leading-tight text-center\" target=\"\" rel=\"\">Download Now<\/a>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Research the Available Government Grants and Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you must understand what grants and programs are available to New Zealand startups. There is a wide range of grants available, each of which has different:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>eligibility criteria;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>focus areas; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>funding amounts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The wide variety of available grants means you must first identify which opportunities best suit you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Understand the Government Grants&#8217; Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Government grants and programs typically have specific objectives and priorities. As such, you should have a <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/startups\/tips-pitch-investors\/\">pitch<\/a> that clearly articulates how your startup aligns with these priorities to warrant granting you the funding. 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Understand the Application Process for Government Grants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each grant or program will have its own application process, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>deadlines;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>required documentation; and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>evaluation criteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You must ensure you understand the entire application process and carefully note deadlines. Missing deadlines may result in your application being rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Know Your Legal Compliance Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pitching your startup for government funding requires you to demonstrate a sound understanding of your legal obligations and compliance requirements. You should emphasise that you have a deep knowledge of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>tax reporting obligations;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/trademarks\/stages-trade-mark-protection\/\">intellectual property protection<\/a>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>employment laws;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>rules and regulations that apply to your specific industry; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>any contractual agreements you have entered into.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Demonstrated knowledge in each of these areas will appeal to those in charge of delegating funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Craft a Compelling Business Proposal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your business proposal will be at the heart of any grant and funding pitch. As such, it should be well-structured and persuasive. Your business proposal should include the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Point<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Explanation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Executive Summary<\/td><td>Your proposal should briefly outline your startup\u2019s goods or services and the amount of funding you need.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Problem<\/td><td>You should clearly outline the problem or challenge your startup aims to address and how this relates to the funding on offer.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Market Analysis<\/td><td>You should present market research to demonstrate the demand for your startup\u2019s goods or services. This will require you to identify your target audience and competitors.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Revenue Model<\/td><td>Your proposal should explain your startup&#8217;s revenue model. This includes pricing and growth projections and how government funding will factor into this.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Risk Management<\/td><td>Your business proposal should address any risks that may be associated with investment in your startup. This should include your startup&#8217;s ability to identify any potential legal challenges that might arise and how you will address these effectively.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Provide a Detailed Budget<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Government grant applications will almost always require a detailed budget outlining how you plan to use the funding. You should be realistic in these budget projections. Some other key expenses to break down include costs relating to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>personnel;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>marketing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>research and development; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>any other costs you expect to incur.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You should explain how the grant funds will be allocated to each category of costs to the best of your ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Showcase Your Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/startups\/startup-government-grants\/\">Government grants and funding<\/a> will usually prioritise projects that can significantly impact New Zealand\u2019s social or economic landscape. For example, many grants available to early-stage startups are aimed at supporting projects that focus on sustainability. As such, you should articulate the impact your startup could potentially have on New Zealand in the long term and how these comply with New Zealand&#8217;s legal landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Explain Your Intellectual Property Strategy\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Zealand government&#8217;s grants and programs are essentially investments. Like all investments, investors want to feel confident in your ability to utilise funds properly. This requires you to show a commitment to your idea.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to do this is to highlight your intellectual property (IP) strategy in your pitch. 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