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GAMA 2 Programme

GAMA 2 (sub-programme 2)

Funds Czech startups and small businesses developing feasibility studies and business plans for innovation execution.

The Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TA CR) operated the GAMA 2 programme, sub-programme 2, as a dedicated track for high-risk, high-potential Czech SMEs and startups aiming to develop and commercialise new products, services, and business models for international markets. GAMA 2 was the predecessor to SIGMA Sub-objective 1 in the TA CR programme portfolio; it occupied the same pre-commerc…

High-risk, high-potential Czech small/medium enterprises building new products, services, or business models for the international market. Output is a feasibility study + business plan (6-month duration). No thematic focus.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
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.23 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.6 months
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.45%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.CZK 23.5M

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