Applications open today for Enterprise Ireland's Innovation Voucher scheme.
With a 100% success rate for applications to the scheme, you can rely on us to help you with your application.
You receive a €5K voucher and pay only VAT. Our experts in learning, technology, user experience, innovation or business strategy complete your project for you.
The closing date is 3pm, Wednesday, 23 January - talk to us today
Do you lack resources and expertise to drive growth through innovation?
Overcome a lack of time, or expertise, and engage in research and development (R&D) with our learning designers, expert technologists, user experience practitioners, and business strategists. Even small companies can benefit from R&D with an Innovation Voucher from Enterprise Ireland. We can help you develop, deploy or better understand technology in learning.
What is an Innovation Voucher?
Enterprise Ireland Innovation Vouchers encourage links between small and medium-sized enterprises and Irish higher education institutions. Companies can apply for a €5K voucher from Enterprise Ireland to access R&D expertise in universities and other knowledge providers.
How does it work?
You apply for a €5K voucher from Enterprise Ireland to explore a business challenge or opportunity. You choose an Irish higher education institution, such as Trinity College Dublin where Learnovate is located. We complete €5K worth of R&D on your behalf to help you solve EdTech and eLearning challenges, or explore an opportunity to innovate with learning technologies. You own any IP generated by the project.
How much does it cost?
Enterprise Ireland gives you €5K funding to spend on R&D services with a public knowledge provider. The only contribution your company makes is a VAT payment of €1150, which you may reclaim.
Am I eligible?
You may be able to apply if your company is:
- for-profit
- small or medium-sized
- limited
- registered in Ireland
We will help you apply and check your eligibility.
IDA Ireland clients can apply for a different scheme – contact us for more information.
What can I use a voucher for?
Innovation Voucher projects generally align with the areas below but we can let you know if another idea may work within the Innovation Voucher scheme:
- New product development
- New business model development
- New service development
- New service delivery and customer interface
- Innovation management
- Innovation or technology audits
- Leveraging technology
Did you know?
You can apply and delay beginning the project until you're ready. Innovation Vouchers can be exchanged at any time within a year of receiving it. You can also apply for alternative funding supports throughout the year. Talk to us and we'll help you identify the best funding options for your company.