Get the funding you need to access expert support to help your business innovate, develop and grow.

Innovation Vouchers enable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Greater Manchester to apply for up to £5,000 funding to access expertise, research and specialist facilities to accelerate the development of innovative products and services.

The vouchers provide an opportunity to develop a new, long term and sustainable partnership with a University or a recognised research organisation (typically not for profit). Apply using the form below.

The kind of activities the vouchers can be used to fund include:

• Access to facilities and equipment
• Product design
• Research and development
• Knowledge transfer
• Consultancy 

Innovation Vouchers are available for established SMEs in Greater Manchester, subject to eligibility and suitability criteria.

Successful applicants must match the value of the Innovation Voucher with a £1 contribution for every £1 received. For example, businesses applying for the maximum voucher of £5,000 will be required to contribute £5,000 (and the full VAT cost). The minimum contribution from businesses is £3,000.