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Top science and applied research. Technological and innovative companies. Attractive and safe environment for life and business. A small region with great potential. This is STAR. A science and technology cluster, made up of a strong community of research organizations, companies, investors and enthusiastic local patriots. Eco-system, that belongs to one of the fastest growing economies of the European Union.

We strive to involve young people in science and to support meaningful projects in the local community . This is why HiLASE seeks to stimulate children's interest in science and technology. Young scientists from the HiLASE laser center team regularly teach at the local base school in Dolní Břežany. In addition, HiLASE attends a science fair every year, during which children have a unique opportunity to explore a number of disciplines from close proximity.

The objective of the Czech Optical Cluster is to improve the conditions for the development of the optical industry in the Czech Republic. Thanks to the collaboration of companies, the public sector and the education sector, the cluster plays an important role in the development of technologies and services in the fields of optics, optomechatronics, photonics, optoelectronics and precision mechanics. In practice, it focuses on industrial and consumer optics, military optics and lighting technology.

HiLASE successfully cooperates with Rigaku, an international company engaged in research, development and production of X-ray optics and detectors.

B4I was created to help small and medium-sized companies in particular to make the most of digital technologies and artificial intelligence, thereby increasing their competitiveness. It is to serve as a one-stop-shop for the digital transformation of these businesses - their representatives will gain access to knowledge, methods and software, technology platforms, prototyping solutions and testing facilities. The consortium has also been included as one of the Czech Republic's representatives in the prestigious network of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH).

We actively collaborate with the Central Bohemian Innovation Centre, which helps entrepreneurs from the area fulfill their ambition and accelerate growth of their businesses using innovation. It aids in developing new products and services with high added value, develops an innovative ecosystem in the region and creates new partnerships. Together, we accelerate technologies and ideas in research with the goal of finding cutting-edge innovations and solutions to societal challenges.