LAST CHANCE FOR APPLICATION OF B + RW FAST TRACK PROJECTS FOR BIG ENTERPRISES. ROUND FOR SME starts on 22 AUGUST

Until next Friday, large enterprises have the opportunity to submit innovative projects in the last, already in this EU perspective, horizontal competition Fast Track, carried out by the National Center for Research and Development, within the available funds from European Funds – the Intelligent Development Operational Program. On August 22, the second round of the competition will be launched, addressed to SMEs and their consortia, also with research units.

– Fast Track is the largest innovation support program for Polish enterprises. Therefore, I encourage you to submit your projects in the last, in the current perspective of the European Union, Fast Track competition without thematic limits. The technologies created as part of the project can significantly contribute to the increase in the competitiveness of domestic companies – said Wojciech Kamieniecki, director of the National Center for Research and Development.
The call for proposals in the competition was divided into two rounds. In the first one, which will last until next Friday, on August 21, large enterprises and their consortia (also with SMEs and research units) may apply for funding in the total amount of PLN 100 million. In turn, the second round (August 22 – September 14) is addressed to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and their consortia, also with the participation of research units. These will be able to obtain a total of PLN 200 million in funding. Each round will be followed by an evaluation of the applications, which will take up to 120 days.

Co-financing in the Fast Track competition is granted for industrial research and / or experimental development work (mandatory element), possibly supplemented with pre-implementation works, the effect of which is the development of an innovative solution that can be implemented in business. The competition is characterized by no thematic limitations – the projects only have to be included in the National Smart Specializations. The competition is intended for less developed regions, which means that the place of research and development work must be outside the Mazowieckie Voivodeship.

Take advantage of the amenities

All persons interested in obtaining funding from the National Center for Research and Development can use the free application “Innovation Assistant” available on the institution’s website, which allows for the initial verification of the idea with the requirements of the NCBR and the “Budget Assistant”, supporting the planning and settlement of costs in project.

Invariably, your questions can be directed to NCBR Information Point – by phone, via e-mail or online. The National Center for Research and Development also organizes online training for applicants – recordings can be found on the Centre’s channel on YouTube – NCBRnews . NCBR experts explain in them, among others what is the project appraisal process, how are experts evaluating applications selected, where to look for information about competitions, they also answer frequently asked questions.
The “Fast Track” competition is financed by European Funds under Measure 1.1 of the Intelligent Development Operational Program “R&D projects of enterprises”, Sub-measure 1.1.1 “Industrial research and development works carried out by enterprises”.
More information and competition documentation can be found at NCBR website.

source: ncbr.gov.pl