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Expansion Loans

Expansion Loans

Funds Czech enterprises outside Prague with zero-interest loans for expansion investments in equipment and productivity.

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About

The Expansion Loans program is a flagship product of Narodni rozvojova banka (NRB), the Czech Republic's 100%-state-owned development bank established in 1992 and renamed from ČMZRB in September 2021. The program provides zero-percent-interest investment loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating outside Prague, channeling European structural fund capital under the Operational Pr…

What this grant funds

Zero-interest investment loans of CZK 1M–45M for Czech SMEs outside Prague, covering machinery, equipment, software, and commercial property under EU structural fund programs.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
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.Loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.nrb.cz