Unlocking Innovation: Is RDTI Right for Your Business?
Join us for an engaging and informative session hosted by the RDTI Customer Engagement team, designed to help businesses understand how the Research & Development Tax Incentive (RDTI) can support their innovation efforts. Whether you’re already investing in R&D or just exploring the possibilities, this event will help you:
• Understand what qualifies as R&D under RDTI
• Learn how to assess your eligibility
• Discover the support available to guide you through the process
What to Expect:
• Real-world examples and interactive discussions
• Practical tips for navigating the application process
• Opportunities to connect with RDTI specialists and other local innovators
Date: 4th June 2026
Time: 7.00 am – 9.00 am
Location: In-person, at Auckland Business Chamber Event Space, Level 3, 90 Symonds Street, Auckland
Light breakfast provided
Numbers are limited, register today to secure your place!
Speakers
Simon Bridges
Simon Bridges is CEO of the Auckland Business Chamber, part of New Zealand’s largest business network, working to influence, inspire and deliver success for business for over 170 years. He also chairs Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) and sits on several corporate boards. A former National MP for Tauranga, Simon served as Leader of the Opposition and senior Cabinet Minister, with portfolios including Energy, Transport, and Economic Development. Earlier in his career he was a litigation lawyer and senior Crown Prosecutor.
Matthew Webber
Following a PhD in organic chemistry and early career experience in a Nobel Prize–winning research lab, Matt transitioned from academia to industry, where he spent eight years in the world’s leading crop protection companies in the UK and Germany. Since moving to New Zealand five years ago, he has been dedicated to supporting innovation and growth across the business community and now leads MBIE’s R&D Tax Incentive team as Director, helping organisations unlock investment in research and development.
Sabina Patel
Sabina is an R&D Tax Incentive Engagement Specialist with a background in R&D, technical, and innovation roles within the food industry, where she led product and packaging development projects. She now enjoys helping businesses navigate the R&D Tax Incentive and empowering them to push the boundaries of knowledge and innovation. Sabina has degrees in Chemistry, Food Science, and an MBA, which give her a well-rounded understanding of science and business.
