The TREND programme – Technology Leaders is specifically aimed at strengthening the international competitiveness of the applicant, therefore the results of the R&D activities within the project should have an impact on the shift in global value chains or ensure entry into a new market. A prerequisite for a successful project includes the achievement of a certain type of result, such as a prototype, a functional sample, software, industrial or utility model, semi-operation, etc.

Who may apply:

• Businesses of all sizes from all over the Czech Republic, including Prague
• Research organisations in cooperation with businesses
• The business must always be the main applicant, the other participant can then be both another business and a research organisation
• Businesses that already have their own in-house R&D experience or have carried out R&D activities with the help of a research organisation

What the support can be used for:

• Personal costs
• Cost of technology and equipment in the form of depreciation
• Contract research and service costs
• Other direct costs (e.g. materials, travel, small tangible/intangible assets)

Amount of the subsidy:

• The maximum amount of support per project is CZK 25 million
• Subsidy provided in advance

Level of support:

• Industrial research: 50-70% depending on the size of the business
• Experimental development: 25-45 % depending on the size of the business
• 15% bonus for collaboration with a university or SME (Small and Medium Enterprise)

We will inform you about the key dates and detailed rules of the tender after its announcement, which we expect in May.

As the preparation of an application for support under this call can be very time-consuming, we recommend that you start preparing your application today. One in three projects will succeed in the TREND programme, and you can be one of them if you choose to use our services please do not hesitate to contact us.