Innovation Vouchers: January 2024 Call
What could a £5,000 voucher do for your business?
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
Innovation Vouchers are available to early stage and pre-trading entities as well as to established companies. To apply, complete Invest NI’s online application form.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on 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.
