In today’s rapidly evolving market, innovation is not just an option but a necessity for companies aiming for international growth. Business Finland’s innovation voucher presents a golden opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to leapfrog into global markets by supporting their innovation projects. But how does this voucher work, and more importantly, how can it be aligned with specialized services to ensure your project’s success?
What is the Business Finland Innovation Voucher?
The innovation voucher is designed by Business Finland to encourage SMEs to innovate. The Innovation voucher is intended for small companies under 5 years old. The amount of the grant is 4,500 euros and the company’s self-financing portion is 1,500 euros. It aims to cover services related to product development, research, and process or business model innovations. The voucher is intended for buying expert services to boost innovation within companies, making it an excellent resource for those looking to enhance their products or services for global competition.
How Does the Innovation Voucher Work?
To access this funding, companies must apply through the Business Finland portal, showcasing a project with potential for international growth. The voucher must be used for hiring external experts or services that contribute to the innovation project. It’s a straightforward process, but success hinges on having a compelling project and choosing the right partners for innovation services.
Aligning with Design Sprint & Freedom to Operate Check Package
This is where our services come into play. Our GV Design Sprint & Freedom to Operate Check package aligns perfectly with the goals of the Business Finland innovation voucher. By choosing our services with the voucher, you can:
- Accelerate Idea to Prototype Conversion: Our rapid prototyping approach fits seamlessly with the voucher’s aim to innovate quickly.
- Minimize IP Infringement Risks: The Freedom to Operate Check ensures that your innovation is legally clear, aligning with the voucher’s objective to support sustainable and risk-free innovations.
- Streamline Product Development Cycle: The focused, week-long GV Design Sprint process aligns with the voucher’s purpose of achieving fast results.
- Leverage Expert Guidance: Our team’s expertise in navigating Finland’s innovation ecosystem can maximize the impact of the voucher for your project.
Business Finland Funding Assistance Service
For those looking beyond the innovation voucher, our Business Finland Funding Assistance service provides tailored support for navigating the complex landscape of Business Finland funding. We help assess eligibility, strategize applications, and align projects with funding criteria, ensuring that your innovation journey is well-supported.
Conclusion
The Business Finland innovation voucher is a stepping stone towards global market entry and success. Coupled with our GV Design Sprint & Freedom to Operate Check package, and our comprehensive funding assistance service, SMEs have a robust toolkit for transforming their innovative ideas into market-ready solutions.
Ready to unlock the full potential of your innovation with the support of Business Finland and our expert services? Visit our services pages to learn more about how we can help turn your vision into reality.
