3.2%
Highest share of R&D expenditures to the region's GDP in Czechia
72
Highest number of companies with R&D per 1,000 companies in Czechia
51%
students in technical, natural sciences, and medical fields
4th
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12. April 2023
The latest data show that #brnoregion is among the European leaders in terms of innovation support
According to the latest data, a total of €856 million went into research and development in the South Moravian Region. This is 3.2% of the regional GDP, which means the highest share of the whole Czech Republic. Such support for innovation is contributed to not only by universities and public research institutions, but above all by companies that focus on research and development. This results from the 2023 Data report on science, research, innovation and entrepreneurship in South Moravia.
19. September 2022
Velvet Innovation Conference spearheads discussion on sustainable business
The second Velvet Innovation Conference brought business leaders, European and local policymakers, and innovation fans together to network and inspire one another. The two keynote presentations addressed various strategies for the sustainable development of global businesses to courage local companies in their sustainable visions.
11. July 2022
Petr Chládek: “The Marshall Plan for Ukraine is an opportunity for all of Europe.”
Supporting innovations is crucial for regional development, which is why Petr Chládek, CEO at the JIC innovation agency, believes that innovations will be key to restoring Ukraine after the war. Here’s an interview on how #brnoregion may benefit from our support.