On 1 July 2026, Úřad práce ČR (Czech Labour Office) launched the Vzdělávání pro firmy programme (Czech for “Training for Companies”) — the successor to the popular DIGI pro firmu grant programme. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until 31 August 2028, but previous calls have taught us one thing: the budget runs out fast, and the companies that get the most are the ones with their application ready before everyone else. This article shows you how to be one of them.
Why prepare in advance
The contribution is calculated per trained person-hour: CZK 260.73 towards course fees + CZK 217.46 towards wages, CZK 478.19 per person per hour in total. In practice: an 8-hour course for 10 people means a grant of roughly CZK 38,000. The cap is 80 person-hours per employee under 50 and 100 person-hours for those aged 50 and over. The programme runs until August 2028, but if you apply late, you risk an exhausted budget and a queue in processing. Preparation takes a few weeks — and you can do most of it right now.
5 steps to getting the grant
- Define the goal of the training. Not “we want to know AI”, but specifically: which teams, which of their tasks AI will speed up, what result you want to see in 3 months. A short AI process audit shows this best.
- Work out the scope. Number of participants × number of hours = person-hours, which determine the size of the grant. With grants, a coherent programme (a series of sessions) beats a one-off lecture.
- Choose your training provider in advance. Calls usually require you to document the content and outputs — a provider who has delivered grant-funded training before will prepare the supporting documents for your application.
- Get your documents ready. Typically: company and employee details, a description of the training, a price quote. The call sets out the exact list — but you can have 80% of it ready before you start filling in the form.
- Submit your application in the Vzdělávání pro firmy online system. The call is open — you apply electronically, and approval takes a matter of weeks. I help my clients set up their applications.
The most common mistakes
- Putting off the application and planning the training at the last minute — the allocation is drawn continuously and the queue will get ahead of you.
- Tailoring the training to the grant instead of to the company's needs. The most expensive training is the one nobody uses — even when it's free.
- Trusting offers that promise a “grant from DIGI pro firmu” — that programme ended in November 2025.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Vzdělávání pro firmy call open?
The call opened on 1 July 2026; applications are accepted on a rolling basis until 31 August 2028 through the project's online application. The budget is drawn down continuously — it pays to apply as early as possible.
How much does the grant cover?
CZK 478.19 per person per hour (course fees + wage contribution). For a group of ten and an 8-hour course, roughly CZK 38,000; the cap is 80–100 person-hours per employee, depending on age.
Can I apply as a small company or a sole trader (OSVČ) with employees?
Yes — the programme covers companies of all sizes as well as sole traders with employees. The conditions are published on the Úřad práce website.