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The web site provides information about the Innovation Voucher project formally known as INDEX (Innovation Delivers Expansion) project, and invites Small Medium Enterprises to apply on-line for an Innovation Voucher

Stop Press: 104 Innovation Vouchers worth £3000 each are available for SMEs in the West Midlands Region

Please apply on-line between May 11th 2009 and May 29th 2009.

Innovation Vouchers formally know as INDEX 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. Innovation Vouchers can also be used to build links with the local university Business Schools who can offer business and leadership skills during these challenging economic times.

Innovation is not just about technology but also the management of the innovation process. It is about doing things differently to improve effectiveness and/or efficiency. If you own or manage a small or medium sized company (up to 250 employees) and you want to improve your business performance through innovation, you could be eligible for an Innovation Voucher formally known as INDEX Innovation Voucher worth £3000. The Innovation Voucher scheme aims to build links between universities and SMEs through creating a demand led approach to supporting innovation.If you own or manage a small / medium company (up to 250 employees) and you have a business innovation that you want to develop, or you want more business and leadership skills why not apply for an innovation voucher worth £3000. The Innovation Voucher Advice Centre will support you through the procedure of selecting the academic of your choice. You can submit an application form on-line.

If you have any problems completing the application form please contact the Innovation Voucher Advice Centre 0121 204 3883 or e-mail enquiries@innovationvouchers-wm.com

Click here to read the Innovation Voucher formally know as INDEX Innovation Voucher FAQ's.Please read the Innovation voucher Project conditions and click on the APPLICATION FORM.

The current round of vouchers is funded by the Higher Education Council of England (HEFCE) through the Economic Challenge Investment (ECIF).