EU grants for the Silesian region
Only until 18 April this year. Silesian Entrepreneurship Centre will accept applications for project co-financing.
Two types of projects are involved:
R&D and
supporting infrastructure necessary to conduct R&D work.
The total value of subsidies to be distributed among applicants is over PLN 366 million.
The first type of project allows for the co-financing of research and development work by companies from the SME sector and large companies. This type of project can be carried out in partnerships between enterprises (leader) and scientific entities.
Co-financing will be provided for costs such as
staff salaries
depreciation of equipment and buildings
external services
supply of materials
costs of obtaining and validating patents and protective rights, support for project participants.
The grant can cover between 25% and 85% of eligible costs, depending on the size of the enterprise and the type of work carried out. Costs incurred by scientific entities are reimbursed in full.
Another type of project involves the creation or development of existing research facilities for enterprises. The budget of the projects can cover the acquisition of fixed assets, T&E, construction works, real estate costs and others. Funding ranges from 30% to 50%, depending on the size of the enterprise. Both SMEs and large enterprises can apply for support. An additional bonus of 10 p.p. of co-financing is available for projects implemented in the following sub-regions: Katowice, Tychy, Sosnowiec, Gliwice, Bielsko, Rybnik and Bytom.
Are you interested in an EU grant for your project? Feel free to contact us: Marek Dalka and Paweł Marszaluk will answer your questions regarding the competition.