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Need an expert to solve a complex business problem?
Global Expert is a fast, confidential search service that connects businesses with experts to help solve technical and market related challenges. From concept to commercialisation, Global Expert can help solve problems, evaluate ideas, accelerate product development and inform business decisions – saving you time and money.
The service uses a huge network of New Zealand and international experts from leading universities, research institutions and companies around the world.
You’ll find the best experts to:
- validate new technologies
- assess market opportunities
- find new suppliers – in New Zealand and internationally
- solve technical challenges
- guide product and process development
After notifying us of the type of expertise you require, you will receive a search report within 10 to 15 working days that includes a list of pre-qualified experts, capability summaries, contact details and supporting information.
The cost for a New Zealand-wide search is $495 + GST or $1,995 + GST for an international search. Following this, you may be eligible to apply for funding up to $2,000 to help pay for consultation fees from the chosen expert.
So what are the typical types of searches available?
1. Market related and regulatory searches
This search is often done at the design and delivery stage of a project. Experts can provide market assessments, identify market dynamics, market opportunities and potential channel partners.
2. Technical searches
This search can be done at any stage of a project and identifies experts to help solve technical challenges. Technical searches can help companies solve challenges with production, processes or new product development.
3. Supplier/product type searches
This search is done at the development stage of a project to identify products and/or suppliers. Expert searches have identified suppliers of leading edge materials and technologies who can provide advice on specialised equipment or materials.
How to apply for a Global Expert
- Call Venture Taranaki on (06) 759 5150 or email countmein@venture.org.nz
- Discuss your business needs in confidence with a Business Advisor
- Fill out a short questionnaire explaining the type of expertise that you need Link to download
- Search begins and results delivered (10-15 working days)
- Search report created and list of experts are sent to you
For more information about Global Expert visit TechNZ’s website.
If you’re interested in learning more about Global Expert or have a business problem you’d like to discuss contact Venture Taranaki’s Business Advisor Zara Ryan, zara@venture.org.nz or 06 759 5165.
Alternatively you can fill out the Global Expert Questionnaire and email this to zara@venture.org.nz to kick start your search.
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