The Technology Agency of the Czech Republic has published the thematic focus of the 19th public call for proposals under the SIGMA Programme – Sub-objective 2, Early-career researchers and equal opportunities in applied research projects. The call is aimed at supporting early-career researchers and their collaboration with practitioners in the implementation of applied research projects. The call for proposals is scheduled for 2 December 2026.
Project proposals may be submitted from 3 December 2026 to 20 January 2027 via the SISTA system, in which Palacký University in Olomouc is already registered.
Key parameters of the call for proposals:
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Estimated allocation: 200 million CZK
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Maximum amount of funding per project: 10 million CZK
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Maximum funding intensity: 80 per cent
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Eligible applicants: research organisations and businesses
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Expected announcement of results: 30 June 2027
Thematic focus of the competition:
Each project proposal must align with one of the specified thematic areas.
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Technology and operations in the low-altitude economy (LAE) sector – the development of technologies for unmanned aerial vehicles and their practical application.
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AI and big data in advanced biotechnologies – the use of artificial intelligence in digital healthcare, medical technologies and industrial biotechnologies.
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Digital technologies and mental health – the development of digital tools to support mental health, cognitive functions and digital wellbeing.
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Additive and selected manufacturing technologies – advanced 3D printing, laser and plasma technologies, and innovative manufacturing processes.
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Advanced, functional and sustainable materials – the development of new materials, surface treatments and technologies supporting sustainability and the circular economy.
TA ČR will publish further information and all the conditions for submitting a project proposal in the tender documentation on the day the public call for proposals is announced. This call for proposals will be announced on the TA ČR’s shared information system – SISTA.
Following the announcement of the 19th SIGMA Programme – DC2 public call for proposals, TA ČR will organise an information webinar. We will publish the date of the information webinar well in advance on the TA ČR website.
Please direct any enquiries regarding the 19th open call for proposals under the SIGMA – DC2 Programme to Helpdesk. For consultation on project proposals, the following is available to applicants: regional advisory service.
Further information:
If you are interested in consultation or support with the preparation and submission of a project application, please contact Project Services at Palacký University in Olomouc. We will be happy to provide you with methodological and administrative support.
The following person is responsible for the TA ČR agenda: Mgr. Eva Novosádová
eva.novosadova@upol.cz
585 631 401
Source: TA ČR