Aerospace
The region is home to 40+ technology companies involved in the value chain of aircraft manufacturing, aerospace and related technologies. At the same time, Brno is the centre of the Czech space industry.
CLOSE COOPERATION RESULTS IN GLOBAL SPACE PROJECTS
Petr Brož, Department of Geodynamics, Institute of Geophysics of the Czech Academy of Sciences
BRNO SPACE CLUSTER
The first cluster in the Czech Republic focused on commercial space was established in 2019. It brings together more than 20 entities from companies and research institutes, mainly from the South Moravian Region. Its members, as well as the cluster itself, successfully participate in European Space Agency projects. In addition to business, it also deals with the popularisation of space technologies and education.Main activities:
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Engineering services and cooperation on space projects.
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Connecting companies collaborating on space projects and creating their own products – commercial and scientific.
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Popularisation and education – for example, the cluster initiated the Space Applications study programme at the Brno University of Technology.
Experience:
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Project implementation for ESA, ArianeGroup, OHB, Avio, Leonardo and other significant players in the space industry.
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The cluster, as an independent entity, submits bids to international tenders.
MORE ORGANIZATIONS TO FOLLOW
Moravian Aviation Cluster
An association of aviation companies and educational institutions linked by a common interest in developing a competitive aviation industry. The centre of activity of this cluster is concentrated in Kunovice.Brno Observatory and Planetarium
It is one of the most important popularisers of astronomy and other physical sciences. Together with the city of Brno and the South Moravian Region, it organises Brno Space Days - Days of South Moravian Cosmonautics. The observatory is one of Brno's top visitor destinations. It has been in operation since 1954.
AEROSPACE COMPANIES IN BRNO
Both large and smaller technology companies operate in the region. Thanks to the ESA BIC incubator, startups are emerging that use space technology in their commercial products or services. Strong supplier links in high-precision engineering and electronic equipment contribute to the development of the whole sector.
Future is what we make it
Frentech Aerospace s.r.o. supplies parts for aircraft, defense and space industry including space mechanisms.
World from Space is a Czech deep-tech company that utilizes satellite and geospatial data to create positive impacts in agriculture, NewSpace, and beyond.
TOP EVENT IN BRNO
Czech Space Week
The largest event in the Czech Republic focused on the space industry happening in Prague and Brno. The Space Week is packed with lectures, workshops and international networking for companies, investors, startups, students and all other space fans.
STUDY AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY IN BRNO
Brno University of Technology
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
- Faculty of Information Technologies
- Space Applications Master's programme
University of Defence
- Faculty of Military Technology