South Bohemian Acceleration Programmes 2026
The South Bohemian Acceleration Programmes provide grants to accelerate new businesses and start-ups in South Bohemia. Entrepreneurs with up to five years of business history, reached in the application year, can apply for a one-off grant to cover expenses related to starting or intensifying business activities that bring unique or innovative solutions to the market.
The programme supports the regional business base, creates conditions for new companies and start-ups, strengthens the competitiveness of emerging businesses and increases their added value and innovation potential.
2026 call
- Announced: 3 February 2026
- South Bohemian Mentoring Programme: a one-off grant for specialist mentor services
- South Bohemian Acceleration Programme: a one-off grant for business start-up or expansion expenses
Both programmes support innovative new entrepreneurs and start-ups in South Bohemia with up to five years of history.
| Funding allocation | CZK 1,300,000 |
|---|---|
| Support rate | Up to 75% of total eligible expenditure |
| Applicant contribution | At least 25% of total eligible expenditure |
| Grant amount | CZK 50,000–200,000 |
| Applications | 2 March–15 October 2026, or until funds are exhausted. Applications received by the last working day of each month are assessed monthly. |
| Implementation | No earlier than the application date, and completed by 30 November 2026. |
The call is announced in cooperation with the Regional Development, Spatial Planning and Building Regulations Department of the South Bohemian Regional Authority. Support is provided under the de minimis scheme.
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