The Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TA CR) wishes to inform on the preparation of the 8th Call of the Programme for applied research and innovation SIGMA – sub-objective 4, bilateral cooperation (hereinafter referred to as the „SIGMA Programme – sub-objective 4”).
The launch of this Call for proposals is planned for 15 May 2024.
The call of the SIGMA Programme – sub-objective 4 is aimed at supporting international cooperation in applied research of Czech companies and research organizations.
The TA CR foresees international cooperation in applied research between Czech enterprises and research organizations, and the following partners:
| Locality | Foreign partner agency | Abbreviation |
| France | French National Research Agency | ANR |
| Republic of Korea | Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning | KETEP |
| Republic of Korea | Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology | KIAT |
| Federal Republic of Germany | Saxon State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labour and Transport | SMWA |
| USA | Department of Energy of the United States of America | DOE |
| Taiwan | Ministry of Economic Affairs | MoEA |
| Taiwan | National Science and Technology Council | NSTC |
The TA CR is currently in negotiation with the above-mentioned foreign partner organizations as well as other additional organizations. The final list of foreign partner organizations participating in the 8th call of the SIGMA Programme sub-objective 4 shall be published on the official website and in the Call documentation.
The main parameters of the 8th call of the SIGMA and more information may be found here.
Further information and the specific conditions for participation shall be published in the Call documentation on the day of the launch of the public call.
Should you have any questions, please contact us via Helpdesk. Consultations of the project proposals are available through the regional contact points.
Should you wish to search for new potential project partners, please use the TA CR’s Partnering Tool.