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TA CR opens subsidy support for new innovators: TREND – Newcomers Programme
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
What can be used for support?
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.
Who can apply
- Enterprises of all sizes from the Czech Republic that have not received significant R&D support in the last 5 years (over CZK 1 million).
- Cooperation with at least one research organisation is mandatory (min. 10% of the costs).
Schedule
- Announcement of the competition: 25/02/2026
- Deadline for proposals: 15/04/2026
- Announcement of results: 31/10/2026
- Start of projects: January 2027
- Project duration: 12–48 months
- Latest project completion: 31/12/2030
Why the challenge is interesting
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.
