Certification is not an end in itself but the starting point for tax relief, policy funding, procurement points and workforce support.
Deciding which certification to seek, and in what order,
matters more than any individual application.
The three compared COMPARE
| Venture | Inno-Biz | Main-Biz | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | Technical innovation and growth potential | Technological innovation capability | Management innovation capability |
| Main routes | Innovative growth, R&D, venture investment | Assessment of the technology innovation system | Assessment of the management innovation system |
| Suited to | Technology-based start-ups and growth firms | Manufacturers and technical firms with an R&D unit | Including services and distribution |
| Main benefits | Tax reduction, policy funding, procurement points, military service exemption preference | Policy funding, guarantee preference, procurement points | Policy funding, guarantee preference, procurement points |
When we
can help CASES
- You need the order of certifications worked out to your advantage
- Choosing the venture certification route and judging eligibility is difficult
- Your Inno-Biz or Main-Biz self-diagnosis score falls short of the threshold
- An on-site evaluation is coming up and you need to prepare
- Renewal is approaching and the continuing requirements need checking
How it proceeds PROCESS
- 01Eligibility assessmentAgainst your finances, R&D organisation and technology holdings, we set out which certifications are open to you.
- 02Closing the gapsEstablishing a corporate R&D centre, securing intellectual property and other prerequisites are scheduled.
- 03Self-diagnosisThe online self-assessment gives an expected score and shows where you are weak.
- 04ApplicationThe business plan, technical description and financial material are structured to the assessment criteria.
- 05On-site evaluationWe prepare the material and the points to be made in answer to the assessors' questions.
A corporate R&D centre is often the starting point. Having an R&D organisation counts in your favour for both venture certification and Inno-Biz. Start with the order in which to proceed.
CONTACT
Not sure which certification to start with?
Tell us your line of business and your financial and organisational position, and we will set out what is available and in what order.