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Our projects

We connect leading research, industry, startups, investors and experts across the deep-tech sector. Discover the platforms we contribute to and how they help us support applications in advanced technology sectors.

ESA – European Space Agency

Space technologies

ESA Technology Broker

Transferring space technologies to terrestrial applications and helping innovative Czech companies participate in space activities.

Our role

In Czechia, we carry out technology scouting and support technology partnerships and know-how transfer, including funding for pilot applications through ESA Spark Funding.

Project manager
Ondřej Šimeksimek@tc.cz

ESA Technology Broker website (opens in a new tab)
ELIgnite

Laser technologies and deep tech

ELIgnite

Connecting the ELI ERIC research infrastructure with companies and research teams to validate and develop breakthrough technologies.

Our role

As a project partner, we coordinate the selection and funding of pilot laser applications and contribute to their further development.

Project manager
Martina Vycudilíkovávycudilikova@tc.cz

More about ELIgnite (opens in a new tab)
Cybersecurity Innovation Hub

Cybersecurity and digitalisation

Cybersecurity Innovation Hub

A European Digital Innovation Hub supporting cybersecurity, testing and skills development for businesses and public organisations.

Our role

We are a partner in the CIH II consortium. We connect innovation support with the hub’s expertise and opportunities for secure digitalisation.

Project manager
Jiří Janošecjanosec@tc.cz

Cybersecurity Innovation Hub website (opens in a new tab)

Industry and research infrastructures

Industrial Liaison Officer

A contact point helping Czech companies work with major research infrastructures and explore opportunities to supply them.

Our role

We monitor the needs of research infrastructures, identify opportunities for Czech industry and help establish partnerships.

Project manager
Jiří Janošecjanosec@tc.cz

Cooperation with research infrastructures (opens in a new tab)

Startup creation and growth

We support the creation and growth of technology companies. Commercialization Reactor brings researchers and entrepreneurs together to establish spin-offs. TC Runway helps startups validate their markets, acquire customers and prepare for further growth.

Commercialization Reactor

Venture building and spin-off creation

This international programme brings researchers and entrepreneurs together to create deep-tech spin-offs. Researchers continue developing their technology and can pursue their academic careers alongside the venture.

Our role

As the national partner for Czechia, we help research teams assess whether their technology is suitable, prepare for the programme and coordinate with their home institution.

Project manager
Ondřej Šimeksimek@tc.cz

Commercialization Reactor website
TC RUNWAY

Startup and spin-off acceleration

TC Runway provides practical support to technology startups and research teams bringing innovations to market. It helps companies prepare to engage customers, attract investment and develop their businesses.

Our support

We help with market validation, business models, legal and financial matters, investment readiness and finding partners.

Project manager
Martina Vycudilíkovávycudilikova@tc.cz

TC Runway website

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