The Brno Region confirms its position as the Czech innovation leader
22. April 2025
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.
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12. June 2025
[forbes.com] Europe’s Rising Tech & AI Hub: 6 Startups From Brno You Can’t Miss
Brno, a mid-sized Czech city best known for its universities and research institutes, is becoming one of Europe’s most dynamic tech ecosystems. Fueled by the regional innovation agency JIC led by director Petr Chládek, the startup incubator was founded over two decades ago by a consortium of municipalities and universities.
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.