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Enterprise Ireland — Innovation Voucher

EUR 10,000 standard voucher; co-funded projects can total EUR 20,000 with the company contributing 50%, but the public voucher benefit remains up to EUR 10,000 · Enterprise Ireland — Ireland · rolling applications

A voucher scheme enabling Irish small businesses to work with a registered knowledge provider (university, research institute or approved consultant) to explore a business opportunity or solve a technical problem through innovation. Current lifecycle: rolling. Real economics: EUR 10,000 standard voucher; co-funded projects can total EUR 20,000 with the company contributing 50%, but the public voucher benefit remains up to EUR 10,000.

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Key facts

FunderEnterprise Ireland — Ireland
AmountEUR 10,000 standard voucher; co-funded projects can total EUR 20,000 with the company contributing 50%, but the public voucher benefit remains up to EUR 10,000
DeadlineRolling — apply anytime
Decision timeEnterprise Ireland says review normally takes four weeks.
EligibilityEligible Irish SME collaborating with an approved Knowledge Provider on a clearly defined innovation problem; Enterprise Ireland client status is not required.
RestrictionsVoucher is redeemed by the Knowledge Provider; contracts and claim forms document delivery. A co-funded voucher requires a 50% company contribution. Funds buy eligible knowledge-provider expertise and cannot be paid as unrestricted company cash; agriculture is excluded.
Statusrolling

Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.

Application process

  1. Identify an approved Knowledge Provider
  2. Define the innovation problem
  3. Submit standard or co-funded voucher application
  4. Receive review in about four weeks
  5. Knowledge Provider completes work and claims the voucher

Background

Enterprise Ireland — Ireland operates Enterprise Ireland — Innovation Voucher. This pass separates direct cash, repayable finance, credits, incentives and umbrella programs so later ranking does not compare unlike instruments. Official FAQs report an approximately 80% success rate.

How the application really works

Identify an approved Knowledge Provider → Define the innovation problem → Submit standard or co-funded voucher application → Receive review in about four weeks → Knowledge Provider completes work and claims the voucher

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Track record

Enterprise Ireland reports a typical 80% application success rate.

Frequently asked questions

Is this actionable now?
rolling. Standard and co-funded vouchers are accepted at any time and normally reviewed within four weeks.
What is the real economic value?
EUR 10,000 standard voucher; co-funded projects can total EUR 20,000 with the company contributing 50%, but the public voucher benefit remains up to EUR 10,000
Who is eligible?
Eligible Irish SME collaborating with an approved Knowledge Provider on a clearly defined innovation problem; Enterprise Ireland client status is not required.
How does selection work?
Identify an approved Knowledge Provider; Define the innovation problem; Submit standard or co-funded voucher application; Receive review in about four weeks; Knowledge Provider completes work and claims the voucher. Enterprise Ireland says review normally takes four weeks.
What burden and restrictions apply?
Voucher is redeemed by the Knowledge Provider; contracts and claim forms document delivery. A co-funded voucher requires a 50% company contribution. Funds buy eligible knowledge-provider expertise and cannot be paid as unrestricted company cash; agriculture is excluded.
What evidence exists?
Official FAQs report an approximately 80% success rate. Enterprise Ireland reports a typical 80% application success rate.

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