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SFC Student Placement Innovation Vouchers

Funds Scottish SMEs extending academic collaborations through SFC-backed student placement vouchers.

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Interface administers Student Placement Innovation Vouchers as an SFC-backed grant under the Interface Innovation Voucher programme. The voucher builds on an existing Standard Innovation Voucher relationship between an SME and a Scottish Higher Education Institution, with the same academic team leading a project that gives a PhD or Masters student business experience.

Awards run from GBP 1,000 to…

Follow-on student placement projects that build on a completed Standard Innovation Voucher relationship between a Scottish SME and a Higher Education Institution in Scotland.

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.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: interface-online.org.uk