In response to the NATO DIANA initiative, the DEFENCE HUB will serve as a central information and acceleration centre, supporting collaboration between startups, established commercial entities and government institutions. This dynamic platform will enable innovators to develop cutting-edge solutions that address critical defence challenges and promote economic growth through dual-use applications.
“I am glad that in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence we have managed to successfully launch the DEFENCE HUB. Strengthening the role of CzechInvest in this area was one of the things I set out to do when I joined the agency last year.” said Jan Michal, Director General of CzechInvest.
“The launch of the DEFENCE HUB represents a key moment for the Czech Republic,” said Leoš Mauer, Director of the DEFENCE HUB at CzechInvest. “By providing targeted support and encouraging collaboration, we are creating an ecosystem where innovation can thrive, strengthen our defence capabilities and generate significant economic opportunities.”
“The Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic welcomes and supports this initiative,” said Radka Konderlová, Director for Industrial Cooperation. “The DEFENCE HUB will play a key role in supporting the development of advanced technologies that are critical to our national security and contribute to the broader security of the Alliance.”
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