TWIST — 2nd Public
Funds Czech Republic TWIST public calls that support strategic technology projects in artificial intelligence, quantum systems, semiconductors, and microelectronics.
TWIST — Transfer, Výzkum, Vývoj a Inovace pro Strategické Technologie (Transfer, Research, Development and Innovation for Strategic Technologies) — is a direct R&D grant program administered by the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade (MPO), independent of EU structural funds. Established by Czech Government Resolution No. 370 of 5 June 2024, the program carries a total budget of 5 billion CZK and…
Applied R&D in artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, semiconductors and microelectronics.
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