South Moravian Innovation Centre (JIC) puts up €300K to attract companies from around Europe

11 Apr 2011 | News

After two successful calls in 2009 and 2010, the South Moravian Innovation Centre launches the third call for applications for innovation vouchers. For the first time, vouchers are intended to attract innovative companies from all around the European Economic Area.

Subsidies worth up to €6.000 will cover 75% of the overall costs of the pursued projects. The city of Brno will distribute almost €300.000 in total. Firms are encouraged to innovate their products, services or processes together with one of the knowledge providers. Their research focus encompasses  practically all knowledge areas.

Companies can submit their applications online at www.innovationvouchers.cz until April 28th. The final selection of voucher recipients will be realized by a lottery on May 16th.

About the South Moravian Innovation Centre

The South Moravian Innovation Centre (JIC) is an agency that creates a favourable environment for innovative business in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. We help early-stage businesses grow, create jobs and compete on the market. We support collaboration between industry, R&D institutions and public administration bodies.

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