A new funding opportunity has been announced to strengthen the cooperation between research institutions and businesses, with the goal of increasing the transfer of technologies from academia to industry. The Department of the European Regional Development Fund has just announced a call for proposals under Measure FEWM.01.03 – Technology Transfer.This initiative focuses on enhancing the potential and quality of services provided by Technology Transfer Centres (CTTs) and aims to support both the creation of new collaboration channels and the reinforcement of existing ones.
Key Activities Eligible for Support Include:
- Organizing events that bring together researchers and entrepreneurs
- Developing new or improving existing CTT services, such as:
- Technology transfer platforms and databases
- Consultation points and support desks (e.g. innovation or technology brokers)
- Building staff competencies and purchasing essential equipment to implement the newly developed or upgraded CTT services
Funding Details:
- Co-financing rate: up to 85%
- Maximum grant amount: 8,495,000 PLN
- Application period: from 16 July 2025 (00:00) to 31 July 2025 (end of day)
- Results announcement: January 2026
This call offers a valuable opportunity for universities and research units to scale up their innovation potential, build stronger links with industry, and contribute more effectively to economic development through knowledge and technology transfer.
Who Can Apply?
The call is open to:
- Research organisations
- Scientific institutions
