Call for proposals under the Professionalization of research centers program

Call reference number: DIGIT.1.2.03 
Call version: To be published later.
Funding source: DIGIT Project
Type of call: Temporary open – one stage submission
Status: Forthcoming
Publication date: To be published later.
Start date for project application submission: To be published later.
Deadline for project application submission: To be published later.
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: To be published later.

Signed grant agreements: To be published later.