InnoJih

Innovation without unnecessary risk. Test a new solution before investing in it.

InnoJih gives small and medium-sized enterprises in South Bohemia access to experts, testing infrastructure and specialist services, with a subsidy of up to 75%.

Round 2 applications: by 15 November 2026. Project value: CZK 67,000–1,000,000. Company contribution: 25%.

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About the programme

InnoJih is run by the South Bohemian Science and Technology Park (JVTP). It connects regional companies with experts, suppliers, research organisations and modern testing infrastructure. It runs from June 2026 to December 2028 and will support 30 companies. JVTP has supported business and innovation in South Bohemia since 2015. It works with the Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice (VŠTE) to provide specialist expertise.

The programme is co-financed by the European Union through OP TAK.

Who can apply?

Start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
With a registered office or business premises in South Bohemia
Regardless of business sector or company age

Financial support

Support is provided through expert services, advice and access to JVTP technologies rather than a cash payment. The company pays 25% of the service value; the remaining 75% is covered by the OP TAK subsidy.

Minimum project value: approximately CZK 67,000 excluding VAT; company contribution approximately CZK 17,000 minimum
Maximum project value: CZK 1,000,000 excluding VAT; company contribution up to CZK 250,000
Average project value: CZK 500,000 excluding VAT; company contribution up to CZK 125,000

All prices exclude VAT. VAT on the full service value is added to the invoiced amount. VAT-registered companies can normally reclaim it in their VAT return. Non-VAT-registered companies cannot reclaim VAT, so VAT on the full service value is an additional cost.

Each company can receive subsidised support only once.

Indicative programme cost structure	Share
JVTP expert services	47%
External expert services	39%
Infrastructure services	4%
Overheads	10%
Total	100%

Unit rates	Rate
JVTP technical supervisor	CZK 600/hour
JVTP business analyst	CZK 650/hour
JVTP specialist adviser	CZK 500–1,500/hour
AI workstation	CZK 1,000/hour
3D printing and scanning workstation	CZK 800/hour
VR/AR technologies	CZK 600/hour
UX technologies	CZK 800/hour

Three areas of support

DIGITAL & AI BOOST

Digitalisation and automation

Want to introduce AI, automate repetitive processes or try robotics in production? We help identify opportunities, test specific solutions and decide what is worth implementing.

Analysis of processes and AI opportunities
Testing RPA and low-code tools
JVTP collaborative robot and AI infrastructure

DESIGN & INNOVATION LAB

Development and prototyping

Have an idea for a new product or an improvement to an existing one? We help turn it into a prototype, test and refine it quickly, without buying your own equipment.

Guidance in design thinking
3D printing for rapid prototyping
VR/AR simulation of products and processes

MARKET READY

Validation and commercialisation

Have a prototype but are unsure whether the market will accept it? We help validate it in a real environment and prepare for market entry.

User testing: eye-tracking and UX
Business model and go-to-market strategy
Intellectual property advice

How it works

The process is designed to be simple and keep administration to a minimum.

Apply online – approximately 15 minutes.
Initial assessment with a JVTP consultant to identify your position and the best module.
Project planning – we help set specific goals, outputs and metrics.
Expert committee review – after approval, you sign a service agreement.
Implementation – business analysis, expert consultations, testing and specialist cooperation.
Final report and recommendations for the next steps.

Round 2 dates

Stage	Date
Applications	20 June–15 November 2026
Committee assessment	By 15 December 2026
Projects start	January 2027

Am I eligible?

Are you an SME?

The programme is exclusively for small and medium-sized enterprises: companies with fewer than 250 employees, turnover up to EUR 50 million or a balance sheet total up to EUR 43 million. Contact us if you are unsure.

Are you based or operating in South Bohemia?

A business premises or branch in the region is sufficient.

What is de minimis aid?

Support is provided under the de minimis scheme, limited to EUR 300,000 over three consecutive accounting periods across all sources. If you have received this type of subsidy in the past three years, we recommend checking the amount in the Central Register of Small-Scale Aid in advance.

Downloads (Czech)

Contacts

Ing. Martina Panošová Hucková, Ph.D.

Applications, eligibility, general enquiries and project consultations
+420 775 337 112
panosova@jvtp.cz

Ing. Jana Moravcová

Design, prototyping and research cooperation projects
+420 774 969 654
moravcova@jvtp.cz