Grow Wellington is here to help business in the Wellington region grow

Business Support

Whether you're starting a business, looking to expand, or wondering about available training and funding options, we have answers. Contact our Business Growth Managers to get the help you need.

Business Environment

If you are looking to invest, want to know what Wellington's priority sectors are or to find out about our Centres of Excellence visit this section. 

Clean Technology Centre
Purpose-built Clean Technology Centre
Wellington Food & Beverage Database
The best local food at your fingertips
Activate
New course starts 23 March
Want to work in Wgtn?
Wellington is a fascinating place to work
Optimising Manufacturing
Connect businesses with brains
Greenkeeper Systems Ltd
Brightest Idea 2011. How much could you save?
Inspirational Video Testimonials
Three Wellington businesses
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How We Can Help

Activate

Activate

Activate is an intensive programme to help early stage business owners turn their businesses ideas into reality. Read More ›

Bright Ideas Challenge 2011

The Bright Ideas Challenge 2011 has come to an end as the Wellington business community recognises its brightest entrepreneurs Read More ›

Tech NZ

Grow Wellington is the Regional Technology Partner for TechNZ. Read More ›

Film Wellington

Film Wellington

One-stop-shop for free help and advice on filming, location scouting, local industry, and business support in Wellington. Read More 

 

News and Events

Innovating for Health Challenge launches in 2012
Innovating for Health Challenge launches in 2012 31 Jan 2012 The Innovating for Health Challenge is about identifying research-based and clinical innovations that have commercial potential in the healthcare market.
 
Immigration New Zealand launches the Employer Hub
Immigration New Zealand launches the Employer Hub 18 Jan 2012 As part of the Employer Hub, Immigration New Zealand has developed ‘SkillFinder' a helpful resource for New Zealand businesses who are struggling to fill their vacancies on shore.
 
The best local food at your fingertips
The best local food at your fingertips 18 Jan 2012 The Wellington Food & Beverage Database is a comprehensive presentation of the region's suppliers. The database was established to assist food buyers in the food service and retail sectors to easily find and source high-quality products from around the region and highlight those that have export capability.
 
 
 

About Us

About Us
Grow Wellington connects high growth export orientated businesses with the people, tools and knowledge they need to fulfil their potential. We inspire businesses to be world changing and we facilitate collaboration between complimentary businesses.
 
As the Regional Economic Development Agency, Grow Wellington’s aim is to help create a strong and vibrant Wellington regional economy; to use the region’s natural talents and strengths on the world stage; and to help create a place that will be enjoyed by all who visit, work and live here.

We are funded by the Greater Wellington Regional Council in accordance with the Wellington Regional Strategy multi-party agreement which was signed by all the region's councils in late 2007.