The Czech Challenge Fund 2026 supports innovative pilot projects, technology applications, new services, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that address development challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, and Moldova. Funded areas include sustainable cities, waste management, education, healthcare, agriculture, and industrial innovation. Grants range from $20,000 to $40,000 for projects lasting up to 12 months, requiring at least 20% co-funding and partnerships with local organizations if applicants are registered outside the implementation country.
Eligible applicants include private-sector organizations, universities, research institutions, NGOs, nonprofits, and other legally registered entities. Projects must address challenges in the three eligible countries and demonstrate innovation, impact, sustainability, and replication potential. Part