Subsidy opportunities for businesses evolve dynamically throughout the year, making right now the ideal time to map out what is available and what lies ahead. Below, we provide an overview of currently open calls as well as those set to launch in the coming months.
Our primary focus is on calls under the OP TAK (Operational Programme Technologies and Applications for Competitiveness), which currently offers a broad spectrum of support for entrepreneurs. At the same time, we highlight other compelling subsidy opportunities, including the recently announced Transport 2030 public tender, funded from national resources. Whether you are planning investments in innovation, research, international expansion, or production modernization, you can find opportunities here to help drive your business forward.
We are approaching the end of the OP TAK programming period, which represents the final opportunities to secure funding under its current framework.
"It is clear that the new period after 2028 will bring significant changes. We expect a shift away from traditional operational programmes, a greater emphasis on financial instruments, and stricter requirements for measurable project outcomes. Companies should therefore capitalize on the current calls, while simultaneously preparing for future support to be more strategic, comprehensive, and demanding in terms of high-quality preparation," explains Ondřej Miffek, subsidy expert at Grant Thornton.
Newly Opened Calls
Knowledge Transfer Partnership IV
This subsidy call allows businesses to obtain a grant of up to CZK 12 million for knowledge transfer between research organizations and companies. Funding can cover the implementation of advanced technologies, the development and innovation of products and services (including design), and the optimization of production and business processes, such as product certification.
- Eligible Applicants: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), small mid-caps, large enterprises
- Aid Intensity: 70%
- Maximum Subsidy: CZK 12 million
- Application Window: April 30, 2026 – September 21, 2026
- Target Region: Czech Republic excluding the Capital City of Prague
- [More about the call]
Transport 2030
This public tender focuses on supporting projects in applied research, experimental development, and innovation whose results have potential for practical application. Its scope covers the entire transport sector—including land, water, and air transport—and encompasses all types of transport vehicles and infrastructure. Each project proposal must also fulfill at least one of the programme's specific objectives, which include supporting sustainable, accessible, and safe transport; developing automation, digitalization, and technologically advanced solutions; or strengthening low-emission and eco-friendly transport.
- Eligible Applicants: SMEs, large enterprises, research organizations, state organizational units
Aid Intensity: 25–100%
- Maximum Subsidy: CZK 30 million
- Application Window: May 14, 2026 – July 8, 2026
- Target Region: Nationwide (All of the Czech Republic)
- [More about the call]
June
Marketing III
The third call of the Marketing programme will enable SMEs from less developed regions to finance their participation in international trade fairs and exhibitions. The subsidy can be used for expenses such as floor space and booth rental, registration and operational fees, stand construction, freight transport of goods, or promotional materials.
July
STEP – INVESTMENT – Development and Production of Critical Technologies
Under this call, companies can secure a grant of up to CZK 250 million for productive investment projects aimed at the development or manufacturing of critical technologies, as well as investments that strengthen links within the value chain of these technologies. Projects must concern final products, specific components, specific machinery, critical raw materials, or related services essential for their development or production.
STEP – Research and Development of Critical Technologies
This call allows companies to obtain a grant of up to CZK 120 million. It supports industrial research and experimental development projects aimed at acquiring new knowledge required to develop innovative products, materials, technologies, or services. The project's output must include at least one R&D result, such as a pilot plant, verified technology, utility or industrial design, prototype, functional sample, or digital solution.
- Eligible Applicants: SMEs, large enterprises, research organizations
- Aid Intensity: 25–80%
- Maximum Subsidy: CZK 120 million
- Application Window: July 17, 2026 – October 15, 2026
- Target Region: Czech Republic excluding the Capital City of Prague
- [More about the call]
September
Advisory – Nuclear Energy I
Through this call, small and medium-sized enterprises will be able to finance the acquisition of certifications necessary to operate within the nuclear energy sector, along with related advisory services.
- Eligible Applicants: SMEs
- Maximum Subsidy: To be specified
- Application Window: October 26, 2026 – February 1, 2027
- Target Region: Czech Republic excluding the Capital City of Prague
- [More about the call]
An overview of all currently open and planned calls can be found in our Subsidy Radar, where you can easily filter them by applicant type and area of interest.
Have you spotted a subsidy title that fits your business, and would you like assistance with preparing the project application? Or did you fail to find a call suitable for your investment plan in this selection? Get in touch with us. We will gladly point you in the right direction and handle all the administration necessary to secure your funding.
This text was translated by AI.
