The Innovation voucher is intended for SMEs with a new product or service idea that has potential to grow internationally, and that cannot be implemented without external expertise. The Innovation voucher is your opportunity to buy expert services that bring new information and expertise required for innovation to your company.
Funding call for the Innovation Voucher will close on October 8, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. The call will be opened again at the beginning of 2024 at the earliest. The exact date will be announced separately. Once the call is closed, new applications cannot be opened in the online service, nor can previously opened applications be sent.
In innovation voucher funding, the amount of aid is EUR 6,000, which is 100% of the amount of the purchased services excluding VAT. You can spend this amount to buy services from one or several service provider. Your company can get this voucher only once.
The aid is transferred to your company after you have approved and paid for the work performed by the chosen service provider.
Plan a project and define its goals. Ensure the sufficiency of self-financing.
Submit your application through online services. Submit the additional information requested.
Business Finland will assess your application and notify you of its decision. Read the decision and its terms and conditions, and approve the decision in online services.
Arrange project accounting. Notify Business Finland of any changes.
Report your project's implementation and costs. Attach the additional information requested with your report.