The goal of Innovation Vouchers Programme is to support communication, and sharing knowledge and know-how between the business and research spheres, which leads to intensification of own innovation activities of SMEs.

They can use innovation vouchers to purchase advisory, expert and innovation support services from research organizations. For instance: measurement, diagnostics, testing, analyses, verification and certification, modelling, software development, etc.

Support is provided up to a maximum of 75% of eligible costs; minimum CZK 50,000, maximum CZK 300,000. Projects aiming at strengthening SMEs water efficiency activities (addressing drought-related risks) can obtain support up to 85% of eligible costs.