Advice and Support

Business Link logo

Visit Business Link Northwest to access independent advice and guidance on the best support for your business.

Alternatively call
0845 0066 888
to speak to an advisor

How to apply

Please note that the Northwest Regional Development Agency is not accepting any new grant applications, or processing existing ones, at the present time.

Government has required us to substantially reduce our expenditure and as a result we have embarked on a comprehensive project review, including how we provide financial support for the region's businesses.

We appreciate this may cause some uncertainty, particularly if you have an application underway; if you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact your usual Agency contact. More information is available on the NWDA website.

Due to changes in criteria of Innovation Vouchers in February 2010 all Innovation Voucher brochures are now out of date. The information on this website is up to date, is final and binding and overrides information in the brochure.

If you have identified that your business matches the eligibility criteria outlined on this website, and you have decided to apply, please use the online application form.

You will find clear instructions throughout the online form to help you complete your application, however if you require further information please refer to the FAQ page of this website for more details.

Please ensure you have the relevant information with you before you begin to fill in the application form. If you make an error in submitting the application form on line phone the Innovation Voucher Team on 01925 400466 and we will help you.

If successful, we will issue you with a voucher that can be redeemed from any of the knowledge providers listed.

The Innovation Voucher Innovation Scheme is subject to the terms and conditions set out by the Data Protection Act 1998. The Data Protection Act puts obligations on users of personal information and lays down principles for its use. One principle states that the information has to be processed fairly and lawfully. This means you are entitled to know how we intend to use any information you provide. You can then decide whether to proceed with your application and to give your information to us. More information on how the NWDA processes data can be found here