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Talent Development & Technology Transfer in Taiwan

20. 5. 2026 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

2. 4. 2026 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

17. 3. 2026 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

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Upcoming events

SMART CITIES SYMPOSIUM PRAGUE 2026 28. 5. 2026 - 09:00 - 29. 5. 2026 - 18:00 SCSP2026 will be the twelfth annual symposium. The main themes of the SCSP2026 will be cooperative cities not only in terms of sustainable mobility, but also the way to climate-neutral cities.

SXSW: South by Southwest LONDÝN 1. 6. 2026 - 10:00 - 6. 6. 2026 - 17:00 Festival South by Southwest for the first time will bring to Europe what makes SXSW so special: exciting topics for the future, top speakers, new impulses from technology, creative industries and innovation – and many opportunities to make valuable contacts.
London will be dedicated to the following topics, among others:
• Screen, Story and Sound
• Artificial Intelligence and the New Human Experience
• Surreal Realities
• Gaming and Interactive Worlds
• Design
• Marketing and Advertising
• ...and much more.