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SFC Interface Innovation Vouchers

SFC Interface Innovation Vouchers

Offers voucher-based projects so Scottish organizations can work with universities on urgent innovation needs.

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The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) Innovation Voucher Programme is administered by Interface, the national body linking Scottish businesses with university expertise, on behalf of SFC. It is the only SFC funding stream directly accessible to private businesses — all other SFC funding flows as institutional block grants to Scottish higher education institutions. The programme has been running since…

What this grant funds

Vouchers of up to £5,000 enabling Scottish SMEs to work with a Scottish university, college, or research institute on a defined business challenge, available on a rolling year-round basis.

Key facts
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.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
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.£865K
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.sfc.ac.uk