• The GAMA 2 program of the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic is focused on supporting the verification of the applied research outcomes and experimental developments in terms of their practical application and on the preparation of their subsequent commercial use or use for the needs of society. Therefore, it focuses mainly on the proof-of-concept phase. The funding is not intended for fundamental research.

• Charles University received funds in the amount of CZK 16,112,000 for the years 2020–2022 (including administration), which will be subsequently distributed among selected projects, which are realized at the given departments of Charles University. In April 2020, the fund was increased with CZK 8,026,850 for 4 projects addressing COVID-19 issues.

• The main goal of Charles University here is to support high quality projects with results suitable for potential commercial use. It is not about the quantity of results and the size of the funding for a selected project is not limited.

• The overall coordination and administration of the project "Support of the commercialization process for research and development outcomes at Charles University II" is provided by the Center for Knowledge and Technology Transfer of Charles University. The responsibility for the implementation of selected projects is carried by the faculties, where the projects supported by the program are implemented..

• The Rector of Charles University decides on the allocation of support to selected projects based on the evaluation and recommendations of the Board for the Commercialization of Charles University.

Who is the GAMA 2 program aimed for?

The support is intended for employees and students of Charles University on the proof of concept of the research outcomes from the point of their practical application on the market and on the preparation for the subsequent commercialization.

What is the funds allocation?

The project allocation is recommended in the range of 200K-800K CZK for a project. However, the maximum is not defined.

What is the project duration?

The project duration is recommended in the range of 3 to max. 18 months.

What are the eligible expenditures?

• Personnel expenses (max. 40%)

• Subcontracting expenses (max. 20%)

• Other expenses (e.g., intellectual property protection, materials, travel expenses, services)

• Indirect expenses (max. 25%))

What should a complete application contain?

1. Project form

2. Mandatory consultation on the project with CKTT/CUIP team

3. Personal presentation about the project to the members of the Board for the Commercialization of Charles University

Do you want to participate?

1. Read the relevant documents

2. By 10th September 2020, sign up for the mandatory consultation and send the project annotation. The form, including the dates, may be found HERE.

3. Discuss your intention at your faculty or department according to the internal regulations

4. Consult your project with CKTT/CUIP

5. Send the completed draft of the application form of the project via email (to ) by 6th October 2020, so that it can be reviewed

6. By 13th October, 2020, send the completed form of the project via email (to )

7. Present your project to the Board for the Commercialization on 3rd or 4th November, 2020

What is the program schedule?

Contact:

Technical part of the project

Yeva Prysiazhniuk

Mobile: +420 725 385 038

Mail:

Coordination, administrative and financial matters

Dr. Ivana Sýkorová

Tel .: +420 224 491 209

Mail: