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Supporting Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

Summary

The Standard Innovation Voucher scheme encourages new collaborations between a Scottish organisation and a university or college.

It aims to make collaborative work accessible to all Small to Medium-sized Enterprise’s (SME’s), sole traders, social enterprises and third sector organisations and is open to applications from all industry sectors.

There are two types of Standard Innovation Voucher:

  • Product/Process/Service Innovation Voucher: to support the development of a new product, process, or service for their company.
  • Workplace Innovation Voucher: to develop the company’s internal workforce, including new or enhanced workplace processes, innovative workplace practices, or innovative business expertise. This does not include staff CPD or to finance any external training courses.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:
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Maximum:
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Who can apply

SMEs, social enterprises and third sector organisations with main company operations in Scotland who are partnering with a Scottish University or Further Education College.

When to apply

There are no deadlines and applications can be submitted at any time.

How to apply

The application form and guidance can be downloaded from the Interface website. The form must be completed by both the academic and SME partners.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Arts & culture Community facilities Transport Environment Health care & wellbeing Heritage & building preservation Mental health care Recreation & social activities Research Science & technology Social care & welfare

Beneficiaries funded: Voluntary sector organisations

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