TA CR introduces new international call: CHIST-ERA
The Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TA CR) has announced an international call concerning information and telecommunication technologies. One of its topics responds to the upsurge in harmful behaviour on social networks in the form of spreading disinformation and creating fake accounts. The call also aims to develop cross-border cooperation. Therefore, applicants from the Czech Republic must submit their proposals together with at least two other partners from defined countries.
Applicants may be enterprises and research organisations. If they are related parties, at least one other independent partner must participate in the project. Proposals can be submitted until 17 January 2022; the earliest the project may be worked on is 1 October 2022.
- eligible costs under this call: personnel expenses (including scholarships), other direct costs, subcontracting costs, indirect costs
- maximum aid amount per project: EUR 750 thousand
- maximum aid intensity for large enterprises per project: 25% – 65%
- defined countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, France, Ireland, Israel, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom.
Applicants may submit proposals for projects focusing on one of the following topics:
Foundations for Misbehaviour Detection and Mitigation Strategies in Online Social Networks and Media (OSNEM)
The topic responds to the recent growing trend associated with the use of the internet, specifically social networks and media: in particular the spreading of misinformation and fake news, creating of fake user accounts, etc. The aim of the call is to develop innovative technologies at an international level that will identify and prevent this harmful behaviour, in various forms: not just text, but also image, video and audio.
Nano-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Systems (NOEMS) pro ICT
The topic focuses on the creation of systems of elements and on the development of light-based or low-power technologies to be used in ICT applications. The aim is to develop sophisticated technologies and advance the NOEMS’ current state.
If you are interested in this call, we will be happy to provide more information and check whether it is suitable for your planned activities.