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Technology Agency of Czech Republic awards projects of applied research
The Technology Agency of the Czech Republic awarded four Czech projects of applied research for their positive impact on the economy and the quality of life.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce: The Future of UK-EU Relations: Priorities of the U.S. Business Community
The British people opted for change when they voted on June 23 for the United Kingdom to negotiate an exit from the European Union. Whether this break with the status quo benefits the UK in the long run will depend chiefly on the choices Prime Minister Theresa May and her cabinet will make in the months ahead. Overview of Brexit webinars inside.
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Joint position paper by AEL, AmCham EU, APRA, DIGITALEUROPE and SEMI: Enabling the Circular Economy: Ensuring a free flow for products for repair, remanufacturing and refurbishment
The associations supporting this position paper represent industries with strong business models in the circular economy: repair, remanufacturing and refurbishment. The medical devices refurbishment business alone is worth nearly €500 million p.a., the IT-Remanufacturing market in the EU generated revenues of about 6.9 billion $ in 2012.
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Startus: The Complete Brno Startup City Guide | Deloitte Technology Fast 50 (updated)
Brno is a place to start a hi-tech business. Because of its success in attracting new businesses, a limited workforce is available but representatives are aware of disadvantages and are actively working to improve them. Advantages and challenges to be considered by potential startup founders.
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Dotyk.cz: Traditional Czech industry retreating, making space for assembly plants
Five traditional brands of the Czech industry that are currently facing an existential crisis. Maybe we are watching live the end of the transformation of the Czech economy after 1989, Dotyk.cz writes.
Strategic Directions for Czech Economic Policy
- Transition to High-Tech Manufacturing and Exports
- The City Campus as Idea Factory
- Government Programs and Processes That Drive Innovation
- Government as a Competitive Advantage, including Digitization
Advocacy Priorities for 2023
Technology, People, Infrastructure
Actions Recommended in Areas:
1. Establishing Policy Objectives for Research.
2. Research Investment and Cooperation. Big Bets (Key Technology Projects).
3. Establishing Databases for Tracking Public Policy Outcomes.
4. Public Procurement as an Innovation Tool.
5. Immigration of STEM Talents.
6. Digitization of Immigration.
7. Adult Reskilling and Upskilling.
8. Digitization of Land Use.
9. Infrastructure Development, including Technology Parks.
Read the documents in English and Czech.
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