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Under the OPTEL-MED project, scientists led by Eric Glowacki are working on developing a small implantable device that could improve the quality of life for patients with Crohn’s disease, depression, or chronic pain. Remarkably, the device can even be powered by the light from a mobile phone. What excites Eric Glowacki about his work, and why does he enjoy living in Brno?

The international conference Velvet Innovation, set to take place on November 14 at the Passage Hotel in Brno, will welcome one of the world’s foremost experts on sustainable business, John Elkington. This year's conference theme is "Ambition (Un)locked."

Space missions, satellites, rockets, the search for life, deflecting asteroids, or utilizing satellite data – none of this is unfamiliar to researchers and companies from the Brno region. Let's look at a sample of local space projects with global impact.

In the Brno region, start-ups and innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are growing thanks to the local innovation ecosystem together with the support of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN).

Discover the innovative spirit of Brno with these five biotech companies making waves on the global stage. From groundbreaking diagnostics and personalized DNA insights to cutting-edge cancer treatments and smart AI-powered medical devices, these companies are transforming healthcare with their pioneering technologies.

Brno region emerged as a standout microscopy hub at the European Microscopy Congress 2024 (EMC 2024) in Copenhagen, marking an unprecedented achievement with a record number of local companies, researchers, and institutions represented. Under the unified banner of the Brnoregion Microscopy platform, nearly 100 scientists, innovators, and technology experts showcased the region's cutting-edge developments in microscopy and imaging technologies.

Cyber threats know no bounds, so it’s no wonder that technologies designed to protect sensitive data and infrastructure have a global impact. In the world of cybersecurity, Brno has put itself on the map as the home of companies that are now under the wings of renowned brands. This way, they have helped define this region as a major centre of innovations.

One million games sold, announced the counter on the Steam platform less than a month after the release of the brand-new game Gray Zone Warfare developed by Brno-based Madfinger Games in April. And it was Ashborne Games which drew attention not long ago with its strategy game Last Train Home, based on the stories of Czechoslovakian legionaries. Finally, mobile game developer Alda Games has seen unprecedented growth in recent months. These achievements show the advanced level of local developers when it comes to creativity and technical mastery and underline the economic importance of the gaming industry in this region as well as the Czech Republic as a whole.

Behind any science there’s a microscope. And behind any revolutionary findings in medicine, material sciences, or environment protection there are electron microscopes. Used in the laboratories of Nobel Prize holders, production centres of major chip producers or even in hospitals, they affect the lives of people all over the world. And this impact starts here in Brno where every third high-tech instrument like this is produced.