Submit your research and development project in the field of energy

Are you dealing with innovations in the field of the energy sector in your company, and would you like to receive a grant for research and development activities? The program THÉTA 2 of Technology Agency Czech Republic will support projects aimed at improving the quality of management in the energy sector by the public administration, new technologies and system elements with high potential for quick application in practice, as well as long-term technological perspectives.

Program to support applied research and innovation THETA 2

The focus of the program is relatively broad and affects all areas of dealing with all relevant types of energy in the relevant sectors, including sector coupling and interdisciplinary aspects.

Subprogramme 1: Research in the public interest

The projects should be focused on

the basic and interconnected trends in energy, which are decarbonization, decentralization, digitalization and democratization, from the point of view of public interest

interdisciplinary technical areas, i.e. interaction and connection of energy with other sectors

Sub-programme 2: Energy technologies for competitiveness

The subprogramme is focused on the preparation of technologies and solutions with quick application in practice. Support will go to

technologies and technological solutions contributing to the fulfillment of the climate-energy and environmental goals of the Czech Republic

new and traditional areas in which research and development in the Czech Republic is already at the European and world level or can significantly benefit from competitive advantages

Sub-programme 3: Technology to ensure the long-term sustainability of the energy industry

The program supports

projects preparing technologies and solutions that are at a lower level of technological readiness (TRL, typically 3 to 5) at the time of project design

projects that are intended to support new solutions in industrial innovation that can (e.g.) fulfill the climate, energy and environmental goals of the Czech Republic or support energy security, ensure acceptable energy prices in the medium to long term

Basic conditions

The competition period starts on ends on 23.10.2024

Possible applicants: research organization or business entities

Announcement of results: until 31.5.2025

The program is open for applications until 23. 10. 2024. Do not hesitate to contact us with project intentions.