AmCham Slovakia

AmCham members have several exciting grant opportunities to consider, ranging from social innovation initiatives to support for startups and industrial research. Below is a summary of the latest available programs:

• Eligibility: businesses, non-profits, public research institutions
• Provider: Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family of the Slovak Republic
  as an intermediary body
• Funding: €10,301,500
• Deadline: January 31, 2025
• Objective: Improve access to employment for job seekers, especially youth, and promote equal access to inclusive education for disadvantaged groups.

• Eligibility: State sector, universities, public research institutions, non-profits, businesses
• Provider: Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic
• Total Allocation: €24,000,000
• Project Support: Up to €800,000
• Deadline: TBD
• Objective: Enhance business sector innovation and competitiveness through industrial research and experimental development. The initiative supports collaboration between enterprises and research organizations to increase private sector R&D spending.

• Eligibility: Startups developing advanced/disruptive technologies with significant female leadership and equity ownership
• Funding: Up to €45,000 in non-equity financing
• Deadline: March 8, 2025
• Support:
• 6-month mentorship program
• Vouchers for technical events
• Investment readiness program with business guarantors
• Awards for the best startups

These opportunities represent a unique chance to enhance innovation, education, and equality within Slovakia's business and academic communities.