The Technology Agency of the Czech Republic is preparing the 13th public tender of the TREND Programme, sub-programme 2 – "Newcomers", which targets companies with minimal experience with public support for research and development. The call will offer companies the opportunity to obtain up to CZK 15 million. for a project with support of up to 80% of eligible costs, in cooperation with a research organisation. Below are the preliminary parameters of this competition.
Expected announcement of the competition: 25/02/2026
Expected receipt of project proposals: 26/02/2026 – 15/04/2026
The support is intended for operating costs (mainly wages, services, materials, depreciation of tangible fixed assets) of industrial research and experimental development projects leading to results such as: prototypes, functional samples, pilot plant, proven technologies, software, utility and industrial designs.
The challenge is ideal for companies that want to kick-start their own research and development, reduce the risk of innovation through support of up to 80% of costs, and gain know-how through collaboration with research organizations. At the same time, it helps businesses accelerate the time to market for new technologies, products and software and strengthen their competitiveness.
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