Innovation Voucher Scheme

AFRC is a Knowledge Provider for Enterprise Ireland's Innovation Voucher Scheme. This scheme awards vouchers of €5000 to small companies who have a business opportunity or problem. The voucher can be exchanged for advice and expertise from accredited knowledge providers.

All small companies with less than 50 employees and with either an annual turnover and/or an annual Balance Sheet total not exceeding €10m are eligible to apply for an Innovation Voucher. The only exclusions are small enterprises in the transportation and agricultural sectors, in line with State Aid guidelines. Applications are not restricted to clients of Enterprise Ireland.

Innovation Vouchers can be used for any kind of innovation. If you choose Teagasc AFRC as your Knowledge Provider we can assist you with a range of advice and expertise including:

• Knowledge transfer projects where scientific, technological or innovative knowledge is transferred to the small business.
• Tailored training in innovation management

For further details on Enterprise Ireland’s Innovation Voucher scheme go to: www.innovationvouchers.ie

Teagasc AFRC Contact Points for Innovation Voucher Enquires:

Áine Sommerfield
Tel: 01-8059536
Email: aine.sommerfield@teagasc.ie

John Rae
Tel: 01-8059546
Email: john.rae@teagasc.ie