How can we help?
Innovation Vouchers help small businesses like yours to work with experts from higher education institutes and public research organisations. Whether you're developing a new product, improving a service or solving a technical challenge, Innovation Vouchers give you access to specialist knowledge to help move your business forward.
It's a simple way to explore new ideas, solve problems and identify opportunities for growth.
Talk to us if you are:
A small to medium-sized business employing up to 50 people
Looking for expert advice to develop a new idea, product or service
Trying to solve a business or technical challenge
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Once approved, you’ll get:
An innovation voucher worth €10,000 to work with an expert researcher
Specialist knowledge from a higher education institute or public research organisation
Support to develop new ideas, products, services or processes
Access to the fast track option, where your business contributes 50% of the project cost
These vouchers can help you to:
Find practical solutions to business or technical challenges
Develop new products, services or business processes
Improve the way you deliver products or services to your customers
Build innovation skills within your business
Turn new ideas into opportunities for growth