Competitiveness

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

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23rd October 2023 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation

Technology Agency of the Czech Republic announced Call 1 of THETA 2, a programme supporting applied research and innovation in the transformation and modernisation of the energy sector

Companies can now submit applications to participate in Call 1 of THETA 2

19th October 2023 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

Technology cooperation for aviation fuels of the future

Lufthansa Airlines, DLR, Airbus, MTU Aero Engines and Munich Airport sign Letter of Intent for research cooperation on Power-to-Liquid aviation fuel - SAF technology of the future: Power-to-Liquid process particularly promising from an environmental and scaling perspective - Sustainable Aviation Fuels are essential for reducing aviation emissions

18th October 2023 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation

New limits on public aid

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has prepared an amendment to the Government Regulation on the permissible level of public aid in the cohesion regions of the Czech Republic. The amendment responds to the amendment of the European Block Exemption Regulation, which is effective from 1 July 2023.