PLN 750 mln for R&D

The National Center for Research and Development (NCBiR) announced that large companies can apply for EU grants for research and development from September 14 to November 30. The NCBiR has earmarked PLN 750 million for that specific purpose. "This is the first bid aimed only at large companies employing more than 250 people. Subsidies will be granted for industrial and experimental research under the condition that companies pledge to implement the outcome of research," minister of infrastructure and development Maria Wasiak was quoted as saying. The ministry said that the minimum value of a research project eligible for subsidies is PLN 12 million.