Call for proposals Professionalization of research centers

Datum objave

6.6.2025. 10:00

Početak zaprimanja

13.6.2025. 09:00

Rok za prijave

1.9.2025. 16:00

Status

Otvoren

O pozivu

Call reference number: DIGIT.1.2.03 
Funding source: DIGIT Project
Type of call: Temporary open – one stage submission
Status: Open
Publication date: 06 June, 2025, 10:00
Start date for project application submission: 13 June, 2025, 9:00
Deadline for project application submission: 01 September, 2025, 16:00
Responsible authority: Ministry of Science, Education and Youth

Subject of this call:

The subject of the call is to strengthen the operational and management capacities of Croatian public research organizations (ROs). This call aims to address challenges such as underutilized infrastructure, limited collaboration with the private sector, and the lack of a business-oriented approach in research centers. By funding the engagement of professional managers and supporting services like outreach, training, and consulting, the call intends to foster a culture of professional management, improve resource allocation, and encourage sustainable collaboration with industry, ultimately enhancing research efficiency and impact.

Total grant funding available: €5,000,000.00
Minimum grant amount: €60,000.00
Maximum grant amount: €350,000.00

Eligible applicants for this call: Research organizations

Documentation of this call:

  1. Guidelines for Applicants – Call for proposals Professionalization of RC
  2. Annex I. Conditions for the preparation and implementation of projects
  3. Annex II. Declaration by the Applicant
  4. Annex III. Application Form
  5. Annex IV. Indicative content of the baseline survey
  6. Annex V. Environmental and social screening questionnaire
  7. Annex VI. Business Development Plan for Research Center