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

25th March 2021 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation


Honeywell Czech Tech Goes to Space

Since 2005, technologies from Honeywell’s Advanced Tech Lab in Czechia (formerly the Czech Republic) have been quietly going about their business revolutionizing the aviation and aerospace industry. From leading many projects within the SESAR program to Very Large Demos of precision landing systems and performance navigation software, our engineers and scientists have been working with industry partners to enhance aviation safety, efficiency and performance.
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5th January 2021 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation


Total Expenditure on R&D in Czech Republic in 2019 Increased to 1.94% of GDP

Total expenditure on research and development in the Czech Republic in 2019 reached 1.94% of GDP, nominally CZK 111.6 bn, which is an increase by almost CZK 9 bn year-on-year. Business sector invested the total of CZK 64.7bn in 2019. National public investment into R&D reached CZK 37.6bn. Resources from EU funds reached CZK 8bn.
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11th December 2020 / Competitiveness / Technology, R&D and Innovation


T-Mobile and AGC test transparent glass antennas and windows that lower signal attenuation

Initial testing in Europe successfully completed Glass antennas for mobile networks – the ideal solution for historic city centres and densely populated areas New window glass featuring a coating that lowers signal attenuation for homes and for example modern railway cars Quick solution for improving coverage and increasing the capacity of mobile networks, including 5G
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic