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Innovation Voucher

Innovation Voucher

Supports Irish small businesses with innovation vouchers for feasibility studies prototypes audits or new product and service development.

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Innovation Vouchers are available all year round — there are no batched call cycles. Two voucher types: Standard €5,000 (100% grant; SME does not pre-identify a Knowledge Provider) and Co-Funded €10,000 (50% grant, SME contributes 50% cash; SME and Knowledge Provider jointly agree the work programme in advance). Applications are reviewed and a response is normally received within four weeks. Vouch…

SME innovation projects — new product / process / service / business-model development, service delivery, feasibility studies, innovation or technology audits.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.4 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.1–18 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.enterprise-ireland.com