Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation

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.

Spotlight issue

13th August 2015 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation


Competitiveness: Zet.cz: Scientists at Czech Technical University develop intelligent navigation for cyclists

The system is applicable in 25 Czech cities and the Slovak capital Bratislava. The application shows which routes cyclists choose in a particular moment and identifies problematic parts of cyclopaths. Among others, data provided by the Cycloplanner (Cykloplánovač) application could serve municipal...
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6th August 2015 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation


Competitiveness: Pravo: Czechs develop top textile membrane. World outdoor community interested.

The nanotechnology based membrane was developed by scientists at the Technical university in north Bohemian town of Liberec in cooperation with the Svitap company. The fabrics is highly breathable and could beat the U.S. market leader Gore-Tex membrane, the developers say. The production costs sho...
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21st July 2015 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation


Competitiveness: VIDEO: Red Dot Award for Czech industrial design

Czech industrial designer Martin Tvarůžek and his colleagues were awarded for the product design of milling and boring machine for Hestego, a.s. The RED DOT AWARD 2015 ceremony took place in Essen, Germany on 7 July 2015. The red dot award celebrates 60th anniversary in 2015. Read more about the w...
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic