The smart way to access innovation funding
Funding for Kiwis making waves
It's no secret that the innovation funding landscape is complex and time consuming to navigate. Swell exists to create a smarter and simpler way for innovative Kiwi businesses to unlock their innovation potential and stay leaders in their field.
With years of experience in the R&D incentives and grant funding space, we make the funding process easier and more efficient for you. We handle the whole process from start to finish, making sure your project ticks all the boxes and gets the backing it deserves.
Why work with us?
Experts at your side
We’re a small and dedicated team. Good people who want to do great things for Kiwi businesses.
Highly specialised
Helping you access multiple streams of non-dilutive funding is all we do. We’re focused, knowledgeable and motivated.
Hassle-free process
As well as being open and collaborative, we do all the heavy lifting for you. We do the work for you.
You could be eligible
If you're pushing ahead of the competition, entering new markets, improving your products or streamlining your processes, you could be eligible for innovation funding without even realising it. Many businesses like yours – focused on staying ahead and exploring new horizons – qualify for support but aren’t aware of it. We’re here to help you unlock the funding you’re entitled to. So if you’re driving innovation, let’s talk and see how we can support you.
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Based on government data from a survey of businesses performing R&D, we estimate that less than 20% of eligible businesses are utilising the R&D Tax Incentive.
Success Stories
New Ground™
New Ground Coffee’s Journey with Swell
NILO
Powering NILO’s Environmental Mission
Quashed
Unlocked R&D Tax Credits and Boosted Cash Flow
“Swell's expert guidance in RDTI and grant applications has been invaluable, optimizing our R&D funding and minimizing staff effort while expertly navigating the complex grant funding processes.”
Christopher Boyle
Executive Chair, Fabrum