Permitted Uses

Innovation Vouchers can be used for any kind of innovation such as:

  • new product / process development;
  • new business model development;
  • new service delivery and customer interface; 
  • new service development;
  • tailored training in innovation management; 
  • innovation / technology audit 

Knowledge of:

  • efficiency audits, process change,
  • supply chain management and logistics;
  • Product and service testing and economic impact assessment
    Vouchers can be exchanged for knowledge transfer projects from the knowledge provider.

For the purposes of this initiative, a knowledge transfer project is defined as one that transfers knowledge of a scientific, technological or innovative nature that it is new to the small enterprise. The small enterprise may then use the new knowledge to innovate a product, process or service.   

Ineligible activities:

The Innovation Voucher may not be used to cover the costs of:

  • Standard training courses
  • software purchases
  • aid that would promote/subsidise the cost of exports,
  • internships for students of knowledge institutions,
  • design and production of advertising material
  • sales activities.

Last updated 4/6/2008