Innovation Vouchers Program
The Innovation Vouchers Program provides grants (vouchers) to Illinois-based small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) to incentivize research and development (R&D) collaborations with qualifying Illinois institutions of higher education. Offered by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity; awards $75K.
Key Facts
- Funder
- Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
- Award amount
- $75K
- Deadline
- Rolling / not specified
- Geography
- Illinois
- Categories
- Research
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
The Innovation Vouchers Program provides grants (vouchers) to Illinois-based small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) to incentivize research and development (R&D) collaborations with qualifying Illinois institutions of higher education. The goal is to boost the competitiveness of Illinois companies by facilitating the sharing of technologies, knowledge, facilities, and equipment for R&D projects.
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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