South Moravian Region

The Smart Specialization Strategy effectively targets funds (European, national, regional and private) towards activities that strengthen innovation capacity and towards the priority-marked areas of those specializations striving to increase the competitiveness of the Czech Republic. In the Czech context, the output from fulfilling these preliminary conditions has been the Regional Innovation Strategies, the regional dimensions of which are provided in the 14 regional appendices, focused on the specifics of forming a regional innovation strategy for the regions in question. One aspect of these regional appendices is to detail with greater precision the national priorities in relation to science and research, and the innovation potential of that particular region. The Regional Innovation Strategy of the South Moravian Region 2014–2020 (RIS SMR) is a fundamental strategic document of the South Moravian Region and the statutory city of Brno for implementing policy to support competitiveness, founded in particular on innovation and maximizing the economic benefits of public investment into research and education. The RIS SMR was established to create the conditions for competitive, knowledge-intensive business, in particular through investment in raising standards in education and research, improving the image of the SMR and through direct support of entrepreneurial activities.

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South Moravian Region

S3 Strategy

The South Moravian Region is situated in the southeast of the Czech Republic, bordering on Austria and Slovakia. Its area of 7,188 km2 covers approximately 9 % of the Czech Republic's territory. The region is further divided into seven districts (Blansko, Brno-City, Brno-Country, Břeclav, Hodonín, Vyškov and Znojmo). The region consists of 673 municipalities. Region has great economic potential. The number of businesses in computer technology, telecommunications, software development and other hi-tech fields has been increasing significantly, particularly in recent years. The South Moravian Region offers significant support to the development of technology and biotechnology incubators designed for new companies. It is a home to a number of research and innovation centres. The biggest ones are: CEITEC (Central European Institute of Technology); CzechGlobe (Global Change Research Centre); FNUSA-ICRC (International Clinical Research Center); JIC (South Moravian Innovation Centre).

Strategic R&I Projects

STARGATE

The aim of STARGATE (reSilienT fARminG Adaptive microclimaTe managEment) is to create and implement a framework that will improve the resilience of farming to variable climatic conditions and extreme weather events and it will also help policymakers in landscape planning and long-term adaptation to climate change.

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The aim is to improve innovation policies for ameliorating the critical mass development of innovation ecosystems in the water technology sector that could create the conditions for raising competitiveness, growth and jobs in the regions.

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  • By Intern SMR

Exploring International Collaboration: Job-Shadowing Opportunities for Mental Health Professionals

The Educational Institute for Moravia is seeking organisations in the field of mental health which can mutually enrich employees through experiences and sharing examples of best practices, enabling them to respond promptly and flexibly to current trends in this field. As a key educational facility, the institute has become a pioneer in providing comprehensive further education for both pedagogical and non-pedagogical staff. 

  • By CEITEC Masaryk University

PhD in life sciences and molecular medicine in Brno

A renowned European research institute, CEITEC Masaryk University, located in Brno, Czech Republic, provides top equipment and optimal conditions for basic and applied research. The institute is now welcoming new students for its PhD School in the fields of Life Sciences and Molecular Medicine

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CEITEC MUNI PhD School is seeking candidates in the fields of life sciences and molecular medicine

CEITEC MUNI PhD School is seeking candidates for a PhD program in the fields of life sciences and molecular medicine. Applications Accepted: 1 December 2023 - 28 February 2024.

  • By Intern SMR

Job opportunities: Academic Research Fellows for the Department of Forest Protection and Wildlife Management, Mendel University Brno

Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic is searching for two Academic Research Fellows for the Department of Forest Protection and Wildlife Management, the positions will be funded by Horizon Europe.

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Projects from EDUC-SHARE in South Moravia

The EDUC European University Alliance fosters collaboration among eight partners. In South Moravia, two new projects have been created. The first explores the impact of Buddhist mandalas on brain activity and the second looks at the impact of breast milk on infant microbiome development.

  • By Lucy Hammond

Two ERRIN members win European Entrepreneurial Region (EER) 2024

Congratulations to ERRIN members, South Moravia and the City of Brno (Representation of the South Moravian Region to the EU) and Regione Autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia on winning the European Entrepreneurial Region 2024 award!