An EOI is your first step to get PSG funding
To apply for PSG funding, you will need to complete a short Expression of Interest (EOI). This will be your first pitch for funding.
We will use this EOI to determine whether the proposal is likely to meet the PSG requirements and provide you with some early high-level feedback.
Before submitting your EOI
You must meet the PSG’s requirements on economic benefits, co-investment, minimum project size, and capital expenditure.
Find out more and check your project against our requirements
Next, check your project against our assessment criteria.
At the EOI stage, we review your short pitch with a focus on whether your project is a good fit for PSG funding.
If we invite you to submit a full application, it will be assessed against 4 key criteria:
- net benefits to New Zealand
- rationale for additional Crown funding
- a strong project plan
- evidence of ability to deliver benefits.
As you prepare your EOI, remember that the next stage in the PSG process will need robust information against all 4 criteria.
Find out more and check your project against our assessment criteria
How to submit an Expression of Interest
If you think your project meets our requirements and assessment criteria, we encourage you to fill out our PSG Expression of Interest form. An EOI is the first step to get PSG funding, and we cannot progress your project through our assessment process without it.
You can submit your EOI at any time.
Primary Sector Growth (PSG) fund Expression of Interest
What happens after you submit your EOI
Your EOI is confidential. However, we may share your EOI with experts in MPI or other government agencies as part of our review process.
If we think your project could be a good fit for PSG funding, we’ll invite you to apply.
What to expect if you are invited to apply
If your project isn’t a good fit with PSG
There are options available from other Crown funding agencies.
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise: Provides services and support to businesses looking to go global by helping them build capability, boost global reach, and connect to other businesses,
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
Invest New Zealand: A dedicated agency for facilitating foreign direct investment with a global team that uses their networks, commercial expertise, and deep knowledge of New Zealand to bring investment and opportunity together.
Kānoa Regional Economic Development and Investment Unit: Delivering government investment in New Zealand’s regions to build their economies, grow businesses, and strengthen communities.
Kānoa Regional Infrastructure Fund
Callaghan Innovation: As at May 2025, Callaghan Innovation is still accepting applications for a number of research and development grants and services. Several products and services will transfer to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment later in 2025.
