Companies can receive funding for specialised services provided by research organisations, such as measurement, testing, analysis, solution design, software development or process optimisation. Small and medium-sized enterprises can receive support of up to CZK 300,000, with a total of CZK 4 million available in the programme. Only companies with headquarters or operations in the Pilsen agglomeration can apply.
New this year is the possibility of non-binding pre-registration of the project plan, self-check of project readiness or the deadline for submitting the application. Pre-registration of the project is possible from 13 May and serves to consult the project plan early or to help find a research partner.
The actual receipt of applications will take place from 1 to 30 September 2026.
Interested parties can also attend a professional seminar “How to prepare a successful project in collaboration with a research organisation”which will take place on 9 June 2026 at the COMTES FHT Science and Technology Park in Dobřany. The seminar will focus on practical information on how to prepare quality projects, the most common mistakes and news for 2026.
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