The proposal must contribute to the fulfillment of the vision of transformation and modernization of the energy sector and must contain new and practical knowledge in the energy sector.

Objectives

Sub-programme 1 - Research in the public interest is focused on topics taking into account the fundamental and interconnected trends in energy, such as decarbonisation, decentralization, digitization and democratization, from a public interest perspective. The project is intended to contribute to the creation of quality documents for objective decision-making by the public administration in the management of the energy sector.

Sub-programme 2 - Energy technologies for competitiveness is focused on the preparation of technologies and solutions with rapid application in practice.

Sub-programme 3 - Technologies to ensure the long-term sustainability of the energy industry - quick applicability in practice is not expected, on the contrary, the projects are intended to support new solutions in industrial innovations that can (e.g.) fulfill the climate-energy and environmental goals of the Czech Republic or support energy security, ensure acceptable prices energy.

Limitations

Start of project implementation: May 2025 - July 2025
Project duration: PP1 and PP2: 12 – 48 months, PP3: 36 – 80 months

Max support per project: PP1 15 million CZK, PP2 and PP3 not specified

Max support intensity: PP1 90%, PP2 60%, PP3 85%.

See possible main outputs for individual PP1-PP3 from page 9 of tender documents. At least one main output is required. Type O output only in combination with another main output.

Applicant: research organisation and/or company. At least one enterprise is mandatory in PP2.

The proposal is submitted in Czech (Slovak).

PP1: it is necessary to choose one PVC and, according to it, a suitable application guarantor according to Annex No. 1 Priority research objectives. Mandatory attachment Letter of Intent from AG.

PP2: does not report to PVC, the use of the results will be described in the proposal

PP3: the choice of PVC is not mandatory (but compliance with PVC - bonus!), the use of the results will be described in the proposal