Latest news from #brnoregion

Founded a decade ago in Brno, Czech Republic by a team from Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Kyrgyzstan, and Serbia, Runecast has evolved into a robust entity with a global client base, including banks, healthcare organizations, and financial institutions. The finalized acquisition by Dynatrace marks a milestone in Runecast’s journey, showcasing the potential within the Brno innovation ecosystem.

The annual meeting of the Brno region startup ecosystem is back. We are thrilled to announce the start of early bird ticket sales for the Velvet Innovation Conference 2024, set to take place on November 14 at Hotel Passage in Brno, Czechia. This year’s theme, “Ambition (Un)locked,” highlights sustainable innovation with program blocks like "Building a Future-Proof Enterprise" and "Women in Tech." Secure your spot at a discounted rate until June 30 and join international experts and industry leaders for a day of inspiration and networking.

Brno is known for its strong IT community that pushes the boundaries of technological progress. Speech technologies have also long had their firm and well-deserved place here.

The Brno region, The South Moravian Region (SMR) (Czech Republic, European Union) has emerged as one of the leading European innovation hubs, with its Regional Innovation Index (RII) jumping from 87.3 to 101 between 2016 and 2023, marking a 22.3% improvement over the EU. 

The Brno region, The South Moravian Region (SMR) (Czech Republic, European Union) has emerged as one of the leading European innovation hubs, with its Regional Innovation Index (RII) jumping from 87.3 to 101% of EU average between 2016 and 2023, an improvement of 22.3%. A global leader in electron microscopy, with one-third of the world's electron microscopes coming from Brno, Brno region excels also in the semiconductor, space, cybersecurity, and game development sectors. Leading the Czech Republic in knowledge intensity and high-tech employment, Brno region matches Europe's top regions. Brno's high quality of life and ranking as a leading student city highlight its role as a center of innovation and growth. It stems from the data report on research, innovation, and business in South Moravia, published by the innovation agency JIC.

The Brno region has a growing number of space industry companies. Scientists and engineers are increasingly participating in European Space Agency (ESA) projects. As a result, the demand for systems engineers with industry knowledge is increasing. So in 2022 the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication of Brno University of Technology has created the first Master's degree programme in Space Applications in Czechia. The applications are now open until the end of March 2024.

Is work-life balance already a part of your life or does it still feel like the non-existent Mrs. Colombo? This concept has been taking root in our country, and #brnoregion is no exception. We looked at how employers (and employees) in #brnoregion approach it.

Creating an ecosystem to boost cybersecurity both in and beyond #brnoregion, that’s one of the main goals of the international project “CHESS”. A dozen Czech and Estonian institutions and companies came together to share their experience and create a strategy to support the research and development of innovations, as well as education in the fast-growing cybersecurity industry.

Are you looking for funding for a project in the semiconductor industry or its supply chain? Do you need to get an overview of the opportunities in Europe? Are you interested in semiconductors, microchips or electron microscopy trends and opportunities? Here is information on trends and opportunities in semiconductors, microchips or electron microscopy, directly from international funding experts.