(CIANEWS) - The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic has issued a new call from Operational Program Technology and Applications for Competitiveness (OP TAK) for small and medium-sized enterprises. Their participation in foreign trade fairs will be supported with a total amount of CZK 250m. Minister of Industry and Trade Jozef Síkela (for STAN) said that the aim is to help companies establish themselves in foreign markets and help them increase their competitiveness. Those interested can apply for subsidies to the Agency for Business and Innovation from June 19 to October 30, 2023.