The South Moravian Region strengthens ties with Estonia in the field of cybersecurity
The strategic partnership between Masaryk University Brno and the University of Tartu builds on the successful cooperation developed within the European CHESS project and other related initiatives. The agreement confirms the long-term contribution of international research projects to the development of excellence in cybersecurity, education and innovation and contributes to strengthening the international competitiveness of the Czech Republic and the South Moravian Region in line with the priorities of the National Strategy RIS3. Read more
Czech-Saxon cooperation in innovation: programs and key actors
On May 20, 2026, the SemiconDays programme continued at the premises of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The event Czech-Saxon Partnership for Innovation: Funding Opportunities for Academia and Industry, aimed at supporting Czech-Saxon cooperation in research, development and innovation, The matchmaking meeting connected representatives of companies and research organizations with the aim of strengthening the creation of joint projects and increasing the use of available financial instruments. Read more
Talent Development & Technology Transfer in Taiwan
Modern innovation ecosystems today rely not only on high-quality research and cutting-edge infrastructure, but above all on the connection of three key pillars: strategic management, systematic work with talents and effective knowledge transfer into practice. Taiwan is among the global leaders in the field of semiconductors precisely because of its ability to develop these areas in the long term and integrate them into one functional unit. Read more
Creative Business Czechia 2026 has announced the final ten. The competition will culminate on April 15, 2026 in Pardubice
This year's Creative Business Czechia competition saw exceptionally strong interest from companies. 65 projects from the Creative Tech field applied for the title. The 10 most promising will be presented on April 15, 2026 in Pardubice at the final evening, which will be preceded by the Future Trends in Creative Tech conference. Read more
Open letter: Why it is necessary to protect and strengthen smart specialization
A group of European regional actors and experts on smart specialization draws attention to the fundamental risks posed by the proposed reform of cohesion policy funding for the period 2028-2034. Changes in the form of the National and Regional Partnership Plan may affect the effectiveness of innovation. Read more
National Institute for Cancer Research (Czech abbreviation NÚVR) publishes Newsletter inSCIder 2026
“We have completed – and I dare say, successfully – the first phase of the NICR project. Through our joint work, we have created a functional consortium, defined shared rules, created organisational support structures, and improved research facilities. We are entering a three-year period of obligatory sustainability: now we shall see whether the new consortium, National Institute for Cancer Research, survives.” states Aleksi Šedo, Director of NICR..." Read more
TIC Zlín: Pioneer of innovation in career choices for young people
Innovations today do not only enter production or technology, but increasingly also into services, including education and career counseling. TIC Zlín clearly demonstrated this when it was the first in the country to bring a systematic, modern and comprehensive approach to the development of students' talents. Read more
New European Bauhaus Prizes 2026 open: deadline 17 March 2026
The European Commission has officially announced the launch of the sixth edition of the New European Bauhaus Prizes (NEB Prizes) and the second edition of the NEB Boost for Small Municipalities programme. This year's edition brings significant innovations that further strengthen the focus on sustainability, inclusion and aesthetic value in the transformation of European communities, cities and rural areas. The calls are open to all innovators, young talents, communities and municipalities who want to implement projects in line with the values of the New European Bauhaus. The deadline for applications is 17 March 2026 at 19:00 CET. Read more
