APRIL 2ND TO APRIL 22ND 2008
SME CALL FOR 80 VOUCHERS WORTH £3000 POUNDS EACH.
This web site provides information about the INDEX project, and invites Small Medium Enterprises to apply for an INDEX VOUCHER on-line.
THE INDEX VOUCHER PROJECT
INDEX (Innovation Delivers Expansion) is a unique demand-led innovation voucher scheme that invites Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to apply for a voucher to purchase academic support from one of the 13 universities in the West Midlands. The project is funded by Advantage West Midlands (AWM), European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
If you own or manage a small / medium company (up to 250 employees) and you have a business innovation that you want to develop, why not apply for an Innovation Voucher worth £3000.
The Innovation Voucher scheme aims to build links between universities and small medium businesses and create a demand led approach to small business community's approach to innovation.
Click here to read the Innovation Voucher FAQ’s.
HOW WILL MY BUSINESS BENEFIT?
The Innovation Voucher enables your business to purchase an academic’s expertise knowledge to develop your innovation and enhance your business.
If you would like to apply for an INDEX Innovation Voucher please read the Index Project Conditions and click on APPLICATION FORM.
- You can submit an application form on line.
If you have any problems completing the application form please contact the INDEX ADVICE CENTRE 0121 204 3883 or e-mail enquiries@indexvouchers.org
The INDEX Advice Centre will support you through the procedure of selecting the academic of your choice.
The expiry date for the completion of work for the April 2008 Innovation Voucher is November 1st 2008.