Let an innovation voucher finance the IP services you need!
Government funded innovation vouchers are aimed to support SMEs’ innovation activities by helping them finance purchases of expert services relating to innovation development. For example, novelty searches, patent applications or trademark applications and many other of our IP services can all be financed completely or partially with an innovation voucher.
An innovation voucher is granted by Business Finland (former Tekes – the Finnish Funding Agency for Innovation). An innovation voucher is worth 5000 € + VAT 24 %, and the voucher can be used in its entirety to finance services offered by Boco IP.
Please contact us! We will be glad to answer any questions you may have concerning the innovation voucher.
How does the innovation voucher work?
- Please contact us and we’ll help you find suitable services for you.
- As soon as you have agreed with us on the acquired services, we will help you with drafting of an innovation voucher application to Business Finland. Business Finland generally grants the innovation voucher within a week.
- After the innovation voucher has been granted we will provide you with the services and directly invoice Business Finland. Thereafter, you will only need to send a final report to Business Finland.
What are the requirements for a company to be granted an innovation voucher?
The innovation voucher targets SMEs’ and startups’ innovation activities. IP services, such as all matters related to patenting and trademark registration, may be covered by the innovation voucher.
To acquire an innovation voucher, your company needs to fulfill following terms. Your company:
- needs to be registered in Finland (y-tunnus).
- has the aim to grow and develop its business.
- has not been granted an innovation voucher before.
- has not been granted any other Business Finland (former Tekes) financing during the ongoing or previous year.
- has possibilities to grow in the international market.
- will use the innovation voucher to support innovation related development of its products and services.
- Great! It seems that your company fulfills the conditions to apply for an innovation voucher.
What services can you acquire from Boco IP with the innovation voucher?
With the value of the innovation voucher you can promote your invention further. All our following services may be obtained with the budget of the innovation voucher. Please also see the examples above, how our clients have utilized the innovation voucher for services provided by Boco IP.
Registering a trademark
Registration gives protection to your brand. A company’s brands, name and slogans are an important part of the company’s intellectual assets, and they can be protected by registering trademarks.
Drafting a patent application
A high-quality patent ensures strong protection. Patent protection is a geographically and timely limited right to prohibit others from using your invention commercially.
Freedom to operate search
A freedom to operate search (FTO) is a comprehensive analysis of the company’s latitude and its competitors’ patents in the field of intellectual property rights. By analyzing your freedom to operate, you secure your business by preventing unintentional infringement and patent disputes.
Other tailored service package
Please contact us and book an appointment (free of charge). We will tailor you a service package that suits your needs.