Innovation Voucher
A voucher worth up to €10,000 to work with a university or public research body on a specific business problem, such as a data or technology question. A co-funded voucher of up to €10,000 more is available if your company matches it.
Last checked June 2026
What it is
A voucher worth up to €10,000 for a small business to work with a university or research body on a specific innovation, technical or data question.
Who can get it
- You are a small or medium-sized limited company registered in Ireland
- You do not have to be an Enterprise Ireland client to apply
- The work is carried out with an eligible knowledge provider, such as a university, institute of technology or public research body
- A standard voucher is worth up to €10,000. A co-funded voucher adds up to €10,000 more if your company matches it.
- A company can hold one active voucher at a time, and up to 3 standard and 1 co-funded over a rolling 5-year period.
- You apply through the Enterprise Ireland online system, and a voucher is valid for 18 months.
How to apply
Applications go through Enterprise Ireland. The official page has the full eligibility rules and the application itself.
Go to the official page →Checked against the official source on 14 June 2026. Always confirm the details on the official page before applying.
Questions people ask
How much is the Innovation Voucher worth?
A standard voucher is worth up to €10,000. A co-funded voucher adds up to €10,000 more if your company matches it.
Who can apply?
A small or medium-sized limited company registered in Ireland, working with an eligible knowledge provider such as a university, institute of technology or public research body. You do not have to be an Enterprise Ireland client.
How many vouchers can I hold?
One active voucher at a time, and up to 3 standard and 1 co-funded voucher over a rolling 5-year period. A voucher is valid for 18 months.
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