Permitted Uses : Innovation Vouchers Initiative - Invest NI

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

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

Knowledge of:

• product and service testing and economic impact assessment
• efficiency audits, process change
• supply chain management and logistics;

Vouchers can also 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 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 activities such as:

• achieving compliance with statutory regulations or legislation
• standard training courses
• software purchases
• internships for students of knowledge institutions
• design and production of advertising material
• sales activities
• quality management systems
• website development