Domažlice, 17 June 2026 – The Czech Nanotechnology Industries Association (ANP ČR) held a kick-off meeting in Domažlice for the project Bavarian-Czech Nanotechnology Centre (BYCZ10-275), which is supported by the Interreg Bavaria–Czechia programme. The lead partner of the project is the Bavarian network Nanonetz Bayern e.V., and the Czech partner is the Czech Nanotechnology Industries Association.

The project aims to strengthen cross-border cooperation between Czech and Bavarian companies, research organisations and institutions working in the fields of nanotechnology, advanced materials and related technological areas. Its ambition is to create a long-term platform for sharing know-how, supporting innovation, technology transfer and the emergence of new business and research partnerships.

The kick-off meeting was attended by representatives of a number of prominent organisations from the Czech Republic and Germany, including the companies HF Servis, IQS Group, NanoTrade, Advanced Materials – JTJ, nanoSPACE, NETZSCH Gerätebau, NETZSCH Feinmahltechnik, Iris Biotech, Sigmund Lindner, FutureCarbon, the European Centre for Dispersion Technologies (EZD), the Chemnitz University of Technology and other partners from research, industry and innovation support.

The programme of the meeting included an introduction of the project partners and presentations of the activities of the Association, Nanonetz Bayern, the European Centre for Dispersion Technologies (EZD) and other participating organisations. The discussion focused in particular on the potential for developing cross-border cooperation, supporting innovation and linking research institutions with industry. The programme also included a presentation of educational activities focused on business and start-up development in the field of nanotechnology.

“The Czech Republic and Bavaria both have a strong base of innovative companies, research organisations and technology centres. Through the Bavarian-Czech Nanotechnology Centre project, we want to create a lasting platform that will enable more intensive cooperation between the two regions, support the emergence of new projects and help transfer research results into industrial practice,” said Jiří Kůs, Chairman of the Association.

According to Peter Grambow of Nanonetz Bayern, the project represents a significant opportunity for the further development of cross-border cooperation. “Bavaria and the Czech Republic have exceptional potential in the fields of nanotechnology and advanced materials. Thanks to the project, we can systematically connect companies, research institutions and other partners and create new opportunities for innovation and for the economic development of the entire region.”

During the implementation of the project, expert workshops, networking events and regular joint meetings of the partners will be organised on both sides of the border. The activities will focus on sharing experience, presenting technological competencies, supporting technology transfer and developing new partnerships between companies, universities and research organisations.

The project Bavarian-Czech Nanotechnology Centre (BYCZ10-275) is co-financed by the European Union through the Interreg Bavaria–Czechia programme.