State Support for Employment of Skilled Personnel in Companies

The measure aims to increase the number of highly qualified researchers in knowledge-intensive enterprises, particularly in SME's. The action supports recruitment of scientists and other researchers in knowledge and science-intensive enterprises.The ultimate objective is to increase private sector RTDI activities. The measure is administered by the European Social Fund Agency (ESFA). Grants are provided on competitive basis. Eligible applicants are private companies, who can apply for covering the costs of employing high level specialists, especially researchers.