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Program TREND (Applied Industrial R&D)

Program TREND (seed)

Funds Czech industrial development through TAČR-administered applied research calls and consortium collaboration.

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Program TREND is a Czech applied industrial R&D grant program financed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MPO) and administered operationally by the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TAČR). The program runs from 1 January 2020 through 31 December 2030 and issues annual public calls through 2027. The total MPO budget commitment exceeds 17 billion CZK, with approximately 10 billion CZK al…

What this grant funds

Applied R&D for industrial competitiveness; Industry 4.0; new products, processes, services.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.35%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.mpo.gov.cz