Innovation Voucher Rhode Island Commerce’s Innovation Voucher helps your business tap the expertise and resources needed to unlock research and development, and catalyze its growth. The program pairs Rhode Island businesses (500 employees or less) with local knowledge partners like colleges, universities, and hospitals. Manufacturers may use vouchers for internal R&D. Businesses may receive up to $75,000 for research and development. Vouchers can be used to: Support the commercialization of a new product, process or service; Access scientific, engineering and design expertise that fits an innovation need; Technological development and exploration to make an innovation come to life; and/or Scale-to-market development of an innovative idea. Visit RI Commerce’s Website