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Everything is within reach
Located in the centre of Europe, our excellent geographical position makes it easy to maintain relationships with other tech hubs and centres of global business and science: you can find 4...
We are open to your ideas
We have a thriving innovation ecosystem, modern public administration and massive R&D support. #brnoregion is home to JIC, the biggest innovation agency in the country, supporting innovators in...
Great pool of educated talent
Brno is the world's fourth most popular student town; undergraduates make up one-fifth of the population. Over half of the students in #brnoregion have chosen to study technology, natural...
Global players are already here
International giants like Honeywell, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Red Hat, Siemens, NetSuite, FNZ, SAP, Konica Minolta, and ABB call #brnoregion home. They often work closely with local startups and...
We trust each other
20 + years of development of Regional Innovation Strategy, a plan for innovation development, have resulted in a close-knit network of partners with high levels of trust. We have invested millions...
Industrial heritage
In the 19th century, Brno’s textile industry skyrocketed, and the steady flow of money transformed Brno into a modern regional capital, laying a base for what we can see today. The traces are...
Safety and stability
The Czech Republic is consistently among the top 15 safest countries worldwide and offers political, social, and economic stability. We belong to the European Union, the Schengen Area, and NATO. We...
Everything is within reach
Located in the centre of Europe, our excellent geographical position makes it easy to maintain relationships with other tech hubs and centres of global business and science: you can find 4 international airports within just three hours of Brno. We enjoy a unique comfort: #brnoregion is huge in opportunities and tiny in distances.
We are open to your ideas
We have a thriving innovation ecosystem, modern public administration and massive R&D support. #brnoregion is home to JIC, the biggest innovation agency in the country, supporting innovators in making their dreams a reality. We love and cherish creative individuals, as evidenced by our successful building of the Velvet Innovation community.
Great pool of educated talent
Brno is the world's fourth most popular student town; undergraduates make up one-fifth of the population. Over half of the students in #brnoregion have chosen to study technology, natural sciences, or the medical field, and the share of IT students is way above the European average.
Global players are already here
International giants like Honeywell, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Red Hat, Siemens, NetSuite, FNZ, SAP, Konica Minolta, and ABB call #brnoregion home. They often work closely with local startups and research teams and build their critical R&D infrastructure here.
We trust each other
20 + years of development of Regional Innovation Strategy, a plan for innovation development, have resulted in a close-knit network of partners with high levels of trust. We have invested millions into successful innovation policy, and now we reap the benefits: local businesses change the world and give back to the region, supporting startups, STEM education and building community.
Industrial heritage
In the 19th century, Brno’s textile industry skyrocketed, and the steady flow of money transformed Brno into a modern regional capital, laying a base for what we can see today. The traces are still visible in architecture, gastronomy, and the city’s layout. Moreover, the entrepreneurship spirit has awakened in Brno, leading to a new era of research and discoveries.
Safety and stability
The Czech Republic is consistently among the top 15 safest countries worldwide and offers political, social, and economic stability. We belong to the European Union, the Schengen Area, and NATO. We support everyone with the talent and ambition to change the world for the better non-violently, gradually, meaningfully, and most importantly, without casualties.
Latest news
16. May 2025
Courage in the World of Innovation: Velvet Innovation Conference Welcomes Founder of Ethical Smartphone Fairphone
Innovators who dare to imagine a better future — and work together to build it, will meet in Brno on November 13. The fifth annual international Velvet Innovation Conference will take place at Hotel Passage. Among the main speakers will be Dutch visionary and founder of the pioneering brand Fairphone, Bas van Abel.
22. April 2025
The Brno Region confirms its position as the Czech innovation leader
The Brno Region continues to strengthen its role as the innovation hub of the Czech Republic, with high levels of investment in research and development (R&D). According to the latest Data Report published by innovation agency JIC, total R&D investment reached nearly CZK 23.7 billion in 2023, an increase of 1.5% compared to 2022. With expenditure representing almost 3% of the region’s GDP, South Moravia remains the national leader and compares with advanced European regions.
9. April 2025
Czech Semiconductor Centre Launches in Brno, Strengthening Europe's Chip Autonomy
A new chapter in Europe’s semiconductor independence has begun in Brno with the launch of the Czech Semiconductor Centre (CSC). The centre, located in one of Europe’s strongest regions for chip design, will focus on supporting innovation, prototyping, and the growth of European fabless companies. As the Czech national competence centre under the European Chips Act, CSC aims to strengthen Europe’s semiconductor independence.