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EIS Development Voucher

Accelerate innovation with
the EIS Development Voucher

Use Enterprise Estonia grants of up to 35 000 € to develop innovative digital solutions with an experienced partner. We help you every step of the way — from idea to application to finished product.

Up to €35,000 grant
Min 30% self-financing
Rolling applications
For Estonian SMEs

What is the EIS Development Voucher?

The EIS Development Voucher is a grant measure by Enterprise Estonia (EIS — Estonian Business and Innovation Agency, formerly EAS/Kredex), designed to boost the innovation capacity of Estonian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Applications can be submitted on a rolling basis.

The grant enables companies to receive up to €35,000 in funding to engage expert services and personnel for innovation projects where the company's internal competence or resources are limited. Self-financing must be at least 30% of the total project cost. The grant can be applied for up to two times.

The project must be aimed at developing a novel solution and fall within at least one TAIE focus area. The grant is ideal for prototyping, testing, feasibility studies and other R&D activities in collaboration with experienced partners like Alder Solutions.

Read more on the official Enterprise Estonia website →

Eligible Activities

The EIS Development Voucher supports various innovation activities. Projects must focus on innovative solutions aligned with strategic innovation objectives.

Prototyping and concept validation
Testing innovative products and services
Feasibility studies and technical analysis
Technology solution development
Certification and standards compliance assessment
Patent protection and intellectual property management

Typical Assessment Criteria

Project impact and innovation potential

How significant is the project's potential impact on the company and the broader Estonian economy? Is the solution novel?

Team capability and competence

Does the team (including the development partner) have the necessary skills and experience to successfully deliver the project?

Solution quality and feasibility

Is the technical plan realistic? Is the budget justified and proportionate?

Contribution to Estonian innovation goals

How does the project contribute to Estonia's overall innovation and competitiveness?

How We Help

We support you throughout the entire process — from evaluating your idea to delivering the finished solution.

01

Strategic consulting

We evaluate your idea against EIS criteria. We help articulate the project impact, innovation novelty and technical feasibility in a way that meets evaluators' expectations.

02

Technical planning and application

We prepare a detailed work plan, realistic budget and service descriptions. All documentation is professional and meets EIS requirements. We can write the application together with you if needed.

03

Submitting the proposal

We submit a credible service provider proposal complete with portfolio, team profiles and methodology. We demonstrate that Alder Solutions is a competent partner for project delivery.

04

Execution

After securing funding, we develop the solution quickly and cost-effectively using modern technologies and best practices. Regular reviews and a transparent process throughout.

Why Choose Alder Solutions?

We are an agentic studio — we work with nearly every programming language and platform. Business value matters more than technical constraints.

Agentic studio

We work with nearly every programming language and platform. Business value matters more than technical constraints.

AI and data expertise

Developing artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics solutions is our core competency. Ideal for innovation projects.

End-to-end digital partner

From strategy and UX design to software development, DevOps and cybersecurity — the entire chain under one roof.

Proven track record

Extensive experience in e-commerce, SaaS solutions and enterprise software development. The Perxify platform is our own product.

Services for EIS Projects

We offer a comprehensive range of services covering the entire innovation project lifecycle.

Custom software development
AI and machine learning solutions
Mobile and web applications
UX/UI design and prototyping
Data analytics and BI
DevOps and cloud solutions
Systems integration
Cybersecurity and auditing
Digital transformation
EIS Business Development Programme

Bigger ambitions? Up to €500,000 grant

The Business Development Programme supports the implementation of long-term strategic development plans and increasing international competitiveness. The grant covers up to 45% of costs — self-financing at least 55%.

Maximum grant

€500,000

Self-financing

At least 55%

Requirement

Min 8 employees

The programme is suitable for companies that have been operating for at least 2 years, have at least 8 full-time employees and whose last financial year's export revenue is at least €50,000. The planned development plan must contribute to at least one triple transition direction (innovation, digitalization, sustainable development) and be related to a TAIE focus area.

Each participating company receives a personal account manager from Enterprise Estonia who helps with developing the growth plan, supports implementation and measures results. As a development partner, we help execute the IT and digitalization part of the development plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EIS Development Voucher?

The EIS Development Voucher is a grant measure by Enterprise Estonia (EIS — Estonian Business and Innovation Agency) that enables Estonian SMEs to receive up to €35,000 in funding for innovation projects. The grant can be applied for up to two times. It covers the purchase of development services and engaging personnel for projects where the company's internal competence or resources are limited.

Who can apply for the EIS Development Voucher?

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) registered in Estonia can apply. The project's self-financing must be at least 30% of the total project cost. Specific conditions depend on the particular call for applications.

How does Alder Solutions help with the application process?

We help throughout the entire process: we evaluate the idea's fit with EIS criteria, prepare a detailed technical plan and budget, write the project description and submit a professional service provider proposal. After securing funding, we execute the project.

What types of projects are suitable for the EIS Development Voucher?

Suitable projects focus on developing innovative products or services: prototyping, testing, feasibility studies, technology development, certification and patent activities. It is important that the project contains an innovation element.

Does Alder Solutions work only with specific technologies?

We are an agentic studio — we work with nearly every programming language and platform. We believe that business value matters more than technical constraints. Our expertise spans Node.js, Python, React, mobile development, AI/ML, cloud solutions and much more.

How long does the EIS Development Voucher application process take?

Application preparation typically takes 2–4 weeks. The EIS evaluation process usually takes 30–60 working days. The entire process from idea to funding decision can take 2–4 months.

Get started today

Let's discuss your idea and shape it into a strong EIS Development Voucher project. Our expert team will help you navigate the entire process and maximize your chances of receiving the grant.

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Free initial consultation — we'll assess your idea's suitability