Subject of the Public Call
The purpose of this Public Call is to award Innovation Vouchers, whose primary objective is to provide financial support to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in increasing the level of innovation of their products and enhancing their market competitiveness through the use of specialized services provided by research organizations and/or innovation infrastructure entities.
The vouchers will enable MSMEs to access expert knowledge and services to develop innovative products, processes, and services; identify new materials; explore new technologies; apply research results; access specialized research infrastructure; and obtain the expertise required to support innovation activities.
Total budget of the Call: €150,000
Key Objectives
- Strengthen collaboration between MSMEs and research organizations as well as innovation infrastructure entities;
- Facilitate rapid knowledge transfer and the development of market-oriented innovations;
- Enhance the competitiveness of MSMEs through concept validation, prototype development, and technology validation;
- Reduce investment risks by providing access to expert knowledge and specialized expertise;
- Improve products and services in line with market needs and customer requirements;
- Promote the commercialization and valorization of knowledge to stimulate further investment in innovation.
Grant Value and Funding Intensity
- Maximum voucher value: €10,000 (VAT included)
- Funding rate: Up to 100% of eligible costs
Eligible Costs (Services)
The Innovation Voucher may be used to finance the following services:
- Development of new or improvement of existing products, processes, or services to increase their functionality and quality;
- Proof of concept;
- Feasibility studies;
- Prototyping and testing, including the development of laboratory or demonstration prototypes;
- Various types of testing (laboratory testing and pilot-scale testing);
- Technology validation;
- Validation of new or improved products, processes, or services;
- Development and implementation of specialized software for a product or process.
