Objective
The objective of the programme is to further strengthen the research excellence and innovation capacities of Polish research organizations, universities and enterprises (with an emphasis on micro, small and medium-sized enterprises as engines of innovation and job creation) by facilitating the research and innovation cooperation with the Swiss and international partners.
The programme will also strengthen the relations of Polish research and innovation community with leading research and development entities in Europe and the internationalization of research.
Who can apply
The funds from the Research and Innovation Programme are availible to:
- universities,
- research institutes,
- other entities conducting research and employing researchers,
- entrepreneurs (with an emphasis on micro, small and medium-sized enterpises),
- scientists.
Areas of support
The funds will be available for basic and applied research.
Budget
The programme budget is 41,176 million Swiss francs, including:
- 35 million - Swiss contribution,
- 6,176 million - Polish contribution.
Calls for proposals
Calls for proposals in the area of basic research and applied research are now open.
In both cases the deadline for submitting the applications is July 1, 2024.
The second call for proposals in the area of applied research is planned for 2025.
Programme operator
The programme has two operators:
- for applied research, it's the National Centre for Research and Development,
- for basic research, it's the Swiss National Science Foundation.
These Programme Operators cooperate with partners:
- in the field of applied research with the Swiss innovation agency - Innosuisse,
- in the field of basic research with the Polish National Science Centre (NCN).