HiLASE Centre is a hi-tech laser research centre focused on the application of innovative laser technologies in industry, space and defence.

We are part of the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, which enables us to root our applied solutions in the latest academic research and practice. We are based in Dolní Břežany, just outside of Prague, in the Science and Technology Advanced Region (STAR), surrounded by top-notch research institutions and innovative businesses that share our vision.

HiLASE Centre collaborates with leading research and industry representatives from various sectors globally - from optics manufacturing to the automotive industry. Together, we create advanced laser solutions and build long-term collaborations.

"The HiLASE Centre wants to become one of the respected leaders in the application of high-power lasers. Our ambition is to be the R&D Partner of first choice for companies and research organisations looking for innovative laser technologies and solutions, both on Earth and in Space."
Tomáš Mocek, head of the HiLASE Centre

PURPOSE
Enabling real-world impact through laser technologies.

MISSION
Delivering laser solutions for industry, space and defense.

VISION
Shaping the future of high-power laser technologies.

Our organisation is based on four values shared by all HiLASIANS:

• Courage: we are unafraid to come up with new, ambitious ideas.
• Collaboration: we are in this together and share our successes with excitement.
• Responsibility: we are aware of the impact of our actions on the whole Centre and know how to defend our results.
• Freedom: we give each other space to express our opinions.