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Program TWIST (Strategic Technologies R&D)

TWIST — 2nd Public

Funds Czech Republic TWIST public calls that support strategic technology projects in artificial intelligence, quantum systems, semiconductors, and microelectronics.

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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…

What this grant funds

Applied R&D in artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, semiconductors and microelectronics.

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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.CZK 5B
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.mpo.gov.cz