PRODEF Programme, 2nd public call, subprogramme 2 (defence applied research) - TA ČR
program prodef: Druhá veřejná soutěž
- Closes
- 22 Jul 2026
- Opened
- 4 Jun 2026
- Funding per project
- up to 50 000 000 CZK
- Who can apply
- Research organisations, SMEs, Micro companies, Startups, Large companies, Consortia
- Open to applicants from
- Czechia
What this call funds
TA ČR and the Ministry of Defence open the second public call under the PRODEF defence research programme, subprogramme 2, for applied research and innovation projects in emerging and breakthrough technologies useful to the Czech Armed Forces, with dual-use potential. Research organisations and enterprises can apply via SISTA; the Ministry of Defence acts as application guarantor, and its guarantor request is due 30 June 2026. Up to 50 million CZK per project at up to 70% aid intensity, with a planned total allocation of 900 million CZK; the submission window closes 22 July 2026.
The call in detail
- Funder
- Technologická agentura České republiky (TA ČR)
- Programme
- program prodef
- Type
- Grant
- Funding per project
- up to 50 000 000 CZK
- Total budget of the call
- 900 000 000 CZK
- Funding rate
- Up to 70% of eligible costs
- Eligible applicants
- Research organisations, SMEs, Micro companies, Startups, Large companies, Consortia
- Eligible countries
- Czechia
- Startup relevance
- Medium
- Source
- TA ČR — Technology Agency calls (newest modified)
Key dates
- 4 Jun 2026
- Applications opened
- 22 Jul 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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