New subsidy programme for climate neutrality to distribute up to 24 billion

The programme is open for applications until 30 September 2025 and is intended for investments of at least CZK 2.8 billion, while the state plans to distribute a total of CZK 24 billion for these investments. Within the investment project, the applicant for the subsidy will be obliged to create and occupy at least 100 new jobs.

Applications are to be submitted to the Ministry of Industry and Trade and will be approved by the government.

Programme objectives and focus

The programme aims to stimulate economic activity in areas that directly contribute to climate protection. It specifically targets:

• energy production and storage, specifically the production of batteries, solar panels, wind turbines, heat pumps, electrolysers, and carbon capture and storage equipment;
• production of key components and critical raw materials necessary for these technologies.

While this programme is designed for the largest projects with the aim of attracting a limited number of key investors, similar types of investments can also obtain support under the existing system of investment incentives. These are generally used for investments not exceeding EUR 110 million and therefore complement the new programme in terms of investment scale.

Aid intensity

Aid intensity varies according to the location of the investment project and can reach 15%, 20% or, in some regions, up to 35% of eligible expenses. Depending on the region, the maximum subsidy amount may be between EUR 150 million and EUR 350 million.

Other conditions and criteria

The key conditions for obtaining support (in addition to the above requirements for the minimum value of the investment and the creation of new jobs) are mainly the following:

• work on the project must start after the date of submitting the subsidy application;
• the value of the machinery intended for production should be at least CZK 1.4 billion and at the same time account for at least 50% of total investment costs;
• the project purpose and objectives achieved within 7 years of the date a decision to grant the subsidy was issued and the obligation to maintain the assets for at least 5 years after the project has been completed;
• the obligation to maintain the new jobs for at least 5 years from the date of their first employment for each new job;
• aid cannot be used to facilitate the relocation of production activities between EU member states.

If your company is planning a significant investment, or you would like more detailed information, please do not hesitate to contact us.