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Brno rivals more well-known startup hubs across Europe.

A former HR leader with a background in cybernetics, Eva Vacíková found her way into the Brnoregion Microscopy community through a unique blend of technology-driven passion and professional experience. During her time at Thermo Fisher (formerly FEI), she became deeply engaged in supporting the global microscopy ecosystem. Now, as a member of the Innovation Centre in Brno, she focuses on nurturing talent to drive innovation, while championing Brno as a global leader in microscopy. Her dedication not only strengthens the community but also brings her the fulfillment of fostering growth, collaboration, and excellence in this specialized field.

Brno-based startup DYNANIC, born at the Brno University of Technology (VUT), has secured a €550,000 investment from deeptech fund Tensor Ventures and a group of angel investors, including former experts from Dell, AMD, Intel, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. This marks the first investment from Tensor Ventures’ newly launched second fund.

Globally-minded entrepreneurs who are seeking to start up or expand a business in Europe often begin their search for the perfect locale in powerhouse tech hubs like Berlin, Stockholm, and London, or up-and-coming innovation ecosystems like Lisbon or Valencia.

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?

As Czechia (The Czech Republic) continues to establish itself as a leading player in Central and Eastern Europe’s tech ecosystem, its cities are becoming hotbeds for innovation. While Prague often takes center stage as a tech hub in Czechia, Brno, the second-largest city in the country, is emerging as a dynamic and innovative city in its own right, with a growing reputation across various sectors. 

The international Velvet Innovation conference, set to take place on November 14 at the Passage Hotel in Brno, has revealed a detailed program centered around the theme "Ambition (Un)locked." Attendees can look forward to a series of inspiring lectures, panel discussions, and conversations with leading experts in innovation and sustainable business.

The Brno Space Cluster, in cooperation with the Brno Regional Chamber of Commerce, has unveiled the Drak mission. Its objective is to manufacture and launch into Earth’s orbit a satellite equipped with a high-resolution camera. The imagery provided will be used for Ukraine’s defence purposes. 

On Friday, October 18, the Advanced Chip Design and Research Center (ACDRC) opened at the premises of the Cyber Security Hub (CSH) in Brno. The center was established as a concrete initiative to strengthen relations between the Czech Republic and Taiwan, representing one of the pillars of this cooperation in the semiconductor sector. On the Czech side, the project is being implemented by experts from three leading Czech universities: Brno University of Technology (BUT), Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU), and Masaryk University. The goal is to educate new specialists and support innovation and research in the semiconductor industry, particularly in areas such as cybersecurity, the automotive industry, energy, biomedicine, and telecommunications.