On Monday, 15 August 2022, the Ministry of Industry and Trade announced the calls for 2022 under the Operational Programme Technology and Applications for Competitiveness, including the popular innovation vouchers, which are intended for both enterprises and research organisations.
The primary objective of the Innovation Vouchers programme is to support the purchase of expert services in the field of innovation, which will lead to an increase in the professional know-how of the company and thus help its further development. The grants are intended for SMEs for patents and the purchase of expert know-how. The text of the call can be found here.
The deadline for submission of full applications runs from 01.09.2022 to 31.12.2022.
WHAT ACTIVITIES WILL BE SUPPORTED?
- measurement, diagnostics, testing, simulation,
- design of new systems and structures,
- development of software, hardware, materials,
- optimization of processes and methods with the aim of increasing efficiency,
- translations and administrative fees.
WHAT IS COVERED BY THE SUBSIDY?
Ensuring industrial property protection in the form of:
- inventions or patents,
- trademarks,
- utility models,
- industrial designs.
WHO IS THE PROGRAMME FOR?
- Small and medium-sized enterprises that carry out their activities outside the territory of the capital city. Prague,
- public research institutions,
- universities and other tertiary education institutions.
If you have any questions, please contact the OP TAK line +420 255 785 590 or the Structural Funds Department at the CTU.