Framework Programme for the Support of Technological Centers and Strategic Services

The Objective of this programme is to support the economical growth of the Czech Republic by financing Progressive Technology Projects and „high added value“ activities by subvention. Thus promoting higher competitiveness in these fields: innovations, information technologies and strategic services, new job creation support, programmes aiming to increase competence of employees and their retraining.

The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs offers grants-in-aid within the framework of the programme, which serve to partially cover the expenses on vocational education and retraining of employees at the newly established jobs. (In parallel, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, within the framework of the programme, offers subsidy and grants-in-aid for business activities).

Further information about this programme can be found here

Note: The Programme had been held up as of 10. July 2008