Get funding for research and innovation in the defence industry with PRODEF

Are you interested in funding research and innovation in the defence industry? The PRODEF programme provides a great opportunity for companies and research organisations to get support for projects focused on applied defence research and innovation. The aim of the programme is to support defence technologies and innovations that will find practical application within the Czech defence industry.

Who can apply?

The programme is intended for companies of all sizes – small, medium and large, as well as research organisations. Each applicant can either work on a project on its own or cooperate with research organisations or other partners.

What can I get funding for?

The grant can support personnel costs, subcontracting (up to a maximum of 20% of the budget), other direct costs and indirect costs, which can be reported using either the ‘full cost’ or ‘flat rate’ method up to a maximum of 25%.

How high can the subsidy be?

The maximum amount of support per project is CZK 30 million. The aid intensity can reach up to 70 % of eligible costs.

Specific conditions of the grant

The project must involve an application guarantor, who must be an authorised person from the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic. It is also necessary to thematically focus the project so that it corresponds to the stated priority objectives. Such objectives include, for example, the development of a prototype of a portable radar system for imaging metal projectiles in the human body, support for virtual and augmented reality and simulation for the needs of EOD units, or control of operations of autonomous assets with advanced communication techniques and autonomous operation in swarms.

With our experience, we can help you with the entire application process for this program, from the creation of the project proposal to its administrative management. Do not hesitate to contact us and take advantage of this opportunity to fund your defence research project.