Innovation Vouchers: January 2024 Call

Applications opening soon

Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI) Innovation Vouchers allow you to access the skills and expertise of universities, colleges or Institutes of Technology in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Typical projects supported through Innovation Vouchers include:

  • helping to create or improve products, services or processes
  • access to specialist expertise on new materials
  • tapping into research and scientific expertise

You can use vouchers to resolve a specific business issue, particularly if you don’t have the expertise, technology or facilities to deal with it. Find out what a Voucher can and cannot be used for (PDF, 537K).

How to apply for Innovation Vouchers

The call for Innovation Vouchers applications is currently closed. Once it opens, you will be able to complete Invest NI’s online application form.

The next call for Innovation Vouchers will open on Monday 22 January until Friday 9 February 2024.

To help prepare for your application, download guidance for applicants (PDF, 502K) and a sample application form (PDF, 1.3MB) from Invest NI’s website.

If your Innovation Voucher application is successful, you will be required to complete an Innovate NI Innovation Assessment before an Innovation Voucher is issued.