About Sandbox
Call for Application
The Digital Regulatory Sandbox challenge
We will support up to 21 startups in total. Each will be able to draw on indirect support in the form of subsidies for services under the de minimis regime. Startups will be able to draw on these services up to a maximum amount of €50,000 until April 30, 2026.
Details about the call can be found in this press release.
We offer potential applicants the opportunity to pre-register on our website fintechsandbox.cz/en/registration/. A pre-incubation manager will then contact you to help you with the administration and submission of your application.
Who can receive support from us, and what kind of support can they receive?
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering innovative financial technology services or products that also meet the condition of being a legal entity established for the purpose of doing business under Act No. 90/2012 Coll., on Business Corporations, or a natural person engaged in business activities.
- Indirect support up to €50,000 (the exchange rate of the European Central Bank valid on the date of issuance of the Decision on the Grant of Subsidy is used for conversion to CZK).
- We offer subsidies for a wide range of services (regulatory and non-regulatory testing, testing in a technical environment, business and expert advice and consultation, mentoring, networking, etc.).
- Support is provided under the de minimis regime.
- Support will consist of the above-listed components based on an initial analysis and the startup’s needs.
- Participation in the sandbox is possible until April 30, 2026.
- For more information, see the text of the Call and its annexes.
Applications for the call are submitted exclusively via the data box of the CzechInvest Business and Investment Development Agency (ID: cyrj9gf). Given the ongoing nature of the call, the time of submission via the data box will also be taken into account – those who submit their applications earlier will have a better chance of receiving support.
Notice to Applicants:
- As of June 20, 2025, Appendix No. 5 – Affidavit on the size of the enterprise – was updated.