Czech Republic

Even the US Navy has technical data for the Czech respirator with the highest degree of security. The Czech Republic is leading by example in the self-sufficient production of protective equipment, to which it also motivates other states. When the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics of the Czech Technical University (CIIRC CTU) developed a completely new protective CIIRC RP95-3D half mask - respirator on a special 3D printer and certified it in one single March week, it raised a wave of appreciation and deserved attention to the progressive approach of Czech scientists. Similar projects are a proof that stronger support for innovation is of great importance, and in the very first days they were supported by the Czech Rise Up program, which aims to help the Czech industry and economy build on the added value and cooperate globally.

A 5G corridor will be created between the Czech Republic and Germany which will digitally interconnect Munich and Prague. This strategic European cross-border project is  a result of a declaration signed today in Brussels by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry, Trade and Transport Karel Havlíček and Bavarian Minister for Federal and European Affairs Florian Herrmann. Representatives of the European Commission also attended the ceremony. Thanks to modern information and communication technologies, it will improve not only the transport of people and goods, but also the digital services in Europe as such.

On December 5, 2019, a roundtable of international public sector innovation and procurement leaders met in Westminster London to discuss how governments can innovate by accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies.