Get support for research and development via TREND
The Technology Agency of the Czech Republic has announced the 11th call to participate in sub-programme 2 – Newcomers of the TREND programme, aiming to support research and development (R&D) activities of businesses that have not yet carried out such activities.
Applications for support can be submitted until 22 November 2023. Only businesses that have drawn R&D support up to a maximum of CZK 1 million in the last five years can apply for aid via this programme and must do so in cooperation with at least one research organisation.
The funds for allocation through this programme are CZK 200 million, with a maximum subsidy per project of CZK 15 million. The aid intensity for large enterprises ranges from 25% to 65% of eligible costs, depending on whether the project consists of industrial research or experimental development, or whether the project is performed in effective cooperation with another entity or research organisation. Eligible costs may include personnel costs, subcontracting costs, other direct costs, and indirect costs.
The project must start between June and August 2024 and must be completed by December 2027. The project’s output must be applicable in practice and may include, e.g., an industrial design, a functional sample, a prototype, or software, which will lead to streamlining production or introducing new products and services.
The lead applicant may submit a maximum of one project proposal. Eligible projects can be implemented throughout the Czech Republic including Prague.