Innovation Vouchers
October 2010 - Please note that NWDA is not accepting any new applications, or processing existing pre-award applications until further notice.
Innovation Vouchers are designed to help business owners, entrepreneurs, charities and social enterprises in NW England to purchase academic and/or technological expertise, in order to develop innovative solutions to their business problems, and to enhance their business performance.
The Innovation Voucher programme of the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) provides a voucher up to the value of £7,000 to aid new and growing enterprises in NW England. This voucher can be redeemed against support from a number of pre-approved Knowledge Providers in the Northwest.
Lancaster University (via RES) is delighted to be one of the approved providers.
The key benefits of the programme are:- Access to the wealth of consultancy knowledge from our academics and the resourcefulness of our students and graduates.
- Support to help you quickly and efficiently resolve a key issue facing your business.
- A simple process to apply for and spend the voucher.
If you would like to speak to Lancaster University regarding our areas of expertise or the Innovation Voucher programme then please contact the Innovation Voucher Manager.
To discuss an application please contact the NWDA on 01925 400466 or visit the NWDA Innovation Vouchers website, where you can also find rules of eligibility, dates for applications and other FAQs.
