SIGMA Programme 18th call – Sub-objective 1: Commercialisation of R&D results (VaVaI+)
program sigma: Osmnáctá veřejná soutěž – Dílčí cíl 1: Podpora komercializace VaVaI+
- Closes
- 27 Oct 2026
- Opened
- 10 Sep 2026
- Funding per project
- up to 730 000 CZK
- Who can apply
- SMEs, Startups, Micro companies
- Open to applicants from
- Czechia
What this call funds
Czech Technology Agency call for small enterprises and startups based in the Czech Republic to commercialise breakthrough deeptech innovations at minimum TRL 4, with a focus on preparing for the EIC Accelerator. Funding covers feasibility studies with up to 70% aid intensity and a maximum of 730,000 CZK per project, from an indicative 10 million CZK allocation. Applications are submitted in English via the SISTA system by 27 October 2026, with a TRL 4 proof and a short English video required.
The call in detail
- Funder
- Technologická agentura České republiky (TA ČR)
- Programme
- program sigma
- Type
- Grant
- Funding per project
- up to 730 000 CZK
- Total budget of the call
- 10 000 000 CZK
- Funding rate
- Up to 70% of eligible costs
- Eligible applicants
- SMEs, Startups, Micro companies
- Eligible countries
- Czechia
- Startup relevance
- High
- Source
- TA ČR — Technology Agency calls (newest modified)
Key dates
- 10 Sep 2026
- Applications opened
- 27 Oct 2026
- Applications closed
Earlier rounds and changes
| Recorded | What changed | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2026 | First listed here | Already listed when the source was first read |
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