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MPO to support SMEs putting application into practice
(CIANEWS) - On August 15, 2022, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic (MPO) announced the first Proof of Concept call within the framework of the implementation of the Operational Program Technology and Applications for Competitiveness (OP TAK) 2021–2027. The allocation is set at CZK 200m. The call is intended for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which can receive support to verify the application potential of new research and development results before their possible application in practice. The aim of the challenge is to strengthen the ties between research organizations and the application sphere, to develop the economy and the competitiveness of companies. Applications for support will be accepted from September 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022.