PROJECT CONDITIONS
If you have any questions please refer to the FAQ section or contact the INDEX Advice Centre
The Following terms and conditions apply
ELIGIBILITY
All small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in the West Midlands Core and Transitional zones are eligible to apply for an Innovation Voucher. By SME we refer to organisations that are registered companies, employ between 1- 250 employees and have an annual turnover of less than £35 million.
Source: www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/
cirdmanual/cird91300.htm
INELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
The Innovation Voucher may not be used
to cover the costs of:
- standard training courses
- software purchases
- aid that would promote/ subsidise the cost of exports
- internships for students of knowledge institutions
- design and production of advertising materials
- sales activities
LEGAL AND STATE AID CRITERIA
The Index Innovation Scheme is subject to the terms and conditions set out by the Data Protection Act 1998. The State Aid basis for the Innovation Voucher Scheme is the ‘de minimus rule’. State Aid web site address http://www.dti.gov.uk/bbf/state-aid/
(Please see FAQs for further information)
The Data Protection Act puts obligations on users of personal information and lays down principles for its use. One principle states that the information has to be processed fairly and lawfully. This means you are entitled to know how we intend to use any information you provide. You can then decide whether to proceed with your application and to give your information to us.
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.
f you have any problems completing the application form please contact the INDEX ADVICE CENTRE 0121 204 3883 or e-mail enquiries@indexvouchers.org