Who it is for.
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises that need the expertise of a research organisation to develop a new or improved product, service or process.
Large enterprises are not eligible
What can be funded.
Services of scientific research organisations: testing, trials, demonstration activities and technical expertise.
Innovation-related service
Grant amount.
€2,000–10,000 per project, up to 85% of eligible costs subject to the call's terms.
Allocation approximately €4.87 million
Status and deadline.
Applications until 30 April 2027, 11:00, or until funds are exhausted. The service is delivered within 120 days of the voucher being issued.
Open for applications
Eligible costs.
- Services of scientific research organisations: testing, trials, demonstration activities and technical expertise.
What to check before deciding.
- Large enterprises are not eligible
- Costs, the project start and other aid must comply with the instrument's rules.
The second amendment to the call (Ministry of Economy, 15 October 2026) moved the deadline to 30 April 2027, 11:00. Status: open, grant €2,000–10,000.
How we prepare the project.
First we check the activity, the size of linked enterprises, the location, the costs and the start date. Then we align the budget, own funds and the evidence this instrument requires.
During preparation we agree the responsible people, documents and deadlines. After approval we track procurement, costs, reporting and indicators. See how we manage implementation.
Eligibility check
activity, company size, location, start date
Budget and evidence
costs, own funding, evidence
Application
responsible people, documents, deadlines
Decision
the competent authority decides on the award
Implementation
procurement, costs, reports, indicators
Sources and review date.
Reviewed: October 2026. The current call, its amendments and the official documentation prevail.