#brnoregion

Located in the centre of Europe, our excellent geographical position makes it easy to maintain relationships with other tech hubs and centres of global business and science: you can find 4 international airports within just three hours of Brno. We enjoy a unique comfort: #brnoregion is huge in opportunities and tiny in distances.

We have a thriving innovation ecosystem, modern public administration and massive R&D support. #brnoregion is home to JIC, the biggest innovation agency in the country, supporting innovators in making their dreams a reality. We love and cherish creative individuals, as evidenced by our successful building of the Velvet Innovation community.

Brno is the world's fourth most popular student town; undergraduates make up one-fifth of the population. Over half of the students in #brnoregion have chosen to study technology, natural sciences, or the medical field, and the share of IT students is way above the European average.

International giants like Honeywell, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Red Hat, Siemens, NetSuite, FNZ, SAP, Konica Minolta, and ABB call #brnoregion home. They often work closely with local startups and research teams and build their critical R&D infrastructure here.

20 + years of development of Regional Innovation Strategy, a plan for innovation development, have resulted in a close-knit network of partners with high levels of trust. We have invested millions into successful innovation policy, and now we reap the benefits: local businesses change the world and give back to the region, supporting startups, STEM education and building community.

In the 19th century, Brno’s textile industry skyrocketed, and the steady flow of money transformed Brno into a modern regional capital, laying a base for what we can see today. The traces are still visible in architecture, gastronomy, and the city’s layout. Moreover, the entrepreneurship spirit has awakened in Brno, leading to a new era of research and discoveries.

The Czech Republic is consistently among the top 15 safest countries worldwide and offers political, social, and economic stability. We belong to the European Union, the Schengen Area, and NATO. We support everyone with the talent and ambition to change the world for the better non-violently, gradually, meaningfully, and most importantly, without casualties.