What can be supported:

• Technology and equipment for research and development activities (e.g. machinery, technology, hardware);
• Modernisation or construction of a centre or laboratory for research and development activities – construction work may account for a maximum of 40% of the total eligible project costs; and
• Intangible assets (software, licenses, intellectual property rights) may account for no more than half of the project budget.

Who may apply for the subsidy:

• Small and medium-sized enterprises; and
• Small mid-caps (large enterprises with no more than 499 employees);
• Mid-caps (large enterprises with no more than 3,000 employees).

Place of implementation:

The project must be implemented outside the territory of the capital city of Prague (however, the company’s headquarters may be in Prague).

Expected intensity of support:

Enterprises can receive between 20% and 70% of the total eligible project costs, depending on the size of the enterprise and the region in which it operates.

Expected amount of support:  

CZK 2-100 million per project.

Terms and deadlines:

• Call announcement date: 19 May 2023; and
• Deadline for submission of project designs: 2 June 2023 to 25 September 2023.