On 25 March, the Czech government approved three new programmes to support research. Specifically, the programmes are as follows: TREND, Prostředí pro život (Environment for Life) and DOPRAVA 2020+ (TRANSPORTATION 2020+).
TREND
The TREND programme is provided under the auspices of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic (MPO). The programme is implemented by the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TAČR).
The primary focus of the programme is to support the implementation of the outcomes arising from industrial research and experimental development into day-to-day business and to enable expansion to new markets, as well as to increase the international competitiveness of businesses. For instance, support will be provided to projects for enhancing the utilisation of advanced manufacturing, production planning and management, and product distribution under the Industry 4.0 principles in key implementation branches. The programme budget is set to amount to CZK 10 billion for the period 2020-2027.
Prostředí pro život (Environment for Life)
The Prostředí pro život ‒ Environment for Life programme is provided under the auspices of the Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic (MŽP). The project is implemented by the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TAČR).
The programme seeks to respond to the current climate issues and to support projects securing a healthy and high-quality environment, sustainable use of resources, and mitigation of negative impacts of human activity on the environment. The programme budget is set to amount to CZK 3.8 billion for the period 2020-2026.
DOPRAVA 2020+ (TRANSPORTATION 2020+)
The DOPRAVA 2020+ (TRANSPORTATION 2020+) programme is provided under the auspices of the Ministry of Transportation of the Czech Republic (MD). The project is also implemented by the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TAČR).
The major goals of the DOPRAVA 2020+ (TRANSPORTATION 2020+) programme include the development of the transportation industry in a method reflecting the actual needs of the society and the support of technology and knowledge development in the transportation sector. For instance, support will be provided to projects focusing on sustainable and intelligent transportation. The programme budget is set to amount to CZK 2 billion for the period 2020-2026.
The article is part of dReport – April 2019, Tax news; Grants and investment Incentives.
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