Notice: This programme was closed on 31 December 2022 This page serves as an archive.
Collaborative Research Grants 2022
Status
Closed
Maximum grant
250.000€
Minimum grant
80.000€
1 About the programme
About the Open Call
The Collaborative Research Grants 2022 programme supported joint research and development projects between Montenegrin businesses and knowledge organisations. The programme aimed to strengthen links between industry and academia, accelerate technology transfer, and enhance the scientific and innovation capacity of the country.
Grant Amount
From EUR 80,000 to EUR 250,000 per consortium project.
Thematic Focus Areas
- Applied research with clear commercialisation potential
- Environmental monitoring and sustainability technologies
- Marine research and blue economy innovation
- Agricultural technology and food science
- Digital transformation of traditional industries
2 Eligible applicants
Consortia consisting of at least one business entity (micro, small or medium enterprise registered in Montenegro) and at least one research or knowledge organisation (accredited university, public research institute or recognised NGO). One member must be designated as lead applicant.
3 Documentation
Reporting
Documentation
Public Call
4 How to apply
Consortium applications were submitted through the online portal at fondzainovacije.me by the designated lead applicant. The application package included the joint application form, consortium agreement, research plan with clear milestones, CVs of all key researchers and financial documentation for all consortium members.
5 Questions & Answers
The Collaborative Grants programme supports joint R&D projects between businesses and research or knowledge organisations. The aim is to foster technology transfer, increase research commercialisation, and develop innovative products through industry-academia collaboration.
Each consortium must include at least one business entity (micro, small or medium enterprise registered in Montenegro) and at least one research or knowledge organisation. One consortium member must be designated as the lead applicant responsible for coordination and reporting.
The maximum grant per consortium is EUR 150,000. Projects must demonstrate clear innovation potential and a credible plan for commercialisation or practical application of the research results.
6 Public call results
On the programme results page you can review the complete results of all previous public calls – from selected projects to the amounts of awarded funds and key outcomes.
7 Public call archive
In the public call archive you will find all relevant documents: conditions, deadlines, criteria and lists of selected projects.
Published: 1 September 2022