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.