University of Defence is the Czech Republic’s military university, directly governed by the Ministry of Defence. It serves as a key institution for defence education, research, and expert support, preparing military professionals and contributing to the needs of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic, the Ministry of Defence, and NATO and EU commitments. The University conducts its own scientific research across a broad range of defence and security fields and actively cooperates with international partners, contributing to the development of defence capabilities and innovation at both national and international levels.
JIC is a leading innovation agency founded by the City of Brno, the South Moravian Region, and local universities to support the growth of high-impact technology companies and strengthen the innovation ecosystem. It provides expert support, investment, and international connections to startups, scaleups, and research teams, helping transform cutting-edge ideas into globally competitive businesses. Through its close collaboration with academia, industry, and public institutions, JIC plays a key role in advancing innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship at both the regional and European levels