Executive Academy for scientists launches this week: Supporting the move from lab to business
The first edition of the Executive Academy, a unique educational programme for researchers, starts this week in Prague. The new programme helps scientists in biotechnology and related fields develop managerial skills and learn how to transfer research results into practice. The official kick-off meeting brought together Academy participants, their lecturers, organisers, programme partners, and other key figures from the biotech community.
Czech startup Carebot and Bristol Myers Squibb collaborate to help detect lung cancer
More than 5,000 people die from lung cancer in the Czech Republic each year. Unfortunately, the disease is detected late in many of them, when the chance of recovery is already small. Early detection of this insidious disease gives patients a significantly higher chance of survival. This is precisely what the collaboration between Czech startup Carebot and global biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) focuses on – early detection.
He wanted to be an independent scientist — nobody would hire him
This Slovak conquered Oxford anyway and built a billion-dollar startup
Startup Riana Therapeutics wins at Prague.bio Conference with innovative acute leukemia therapy
Prague, September 26, 2025 – Riana Therapeutics, a startup developing a new treatment for acute myeloid leukemia, won the startup competition organized by the Prague.bio association. Second place went to HeartBeat.bio with its advanced platform for discovering new drugs for heart disease, particularly heart failure. Third place was awarded to Nanoflexion from the Technical University […]
Can Europe take the lead on biotech?
With uncertainty across the global financial markets and research community, is it Europe’s time to take the lead on biotech?
Bio€quity Europe 2026 to take place in Prague – first edition in Central and Eastern Europe
Prague.bio cluster announced today that Bio€quity Europe will make its debut in Central and Eastern Europe in 2026, with the Czech capital selected to host the event. Scheduled for 4 to 6 May, the conference reflects Prague’s rising profile as a strategic gateway for investors seeking access to the region’s fast-growing life sciences ecosystem.
Czechia wants to be on the global biotechnology map
The Czech Republic has significant scientific potential, and biotechnology is one of the most promising fields which importance will only grow in the future. We also have many successfully applied research results. However, the biotechnology sector needs greater visibility, both within the country and especially abroad. That is why new initiatives and clusters are emerging to strengthen international cooperation. One such initiative is Prague.bio, founded in 2023. Our goal is to establish Prague as a biotechnology hub in the heart of Europe, representing and connecting key players from companies, startups, research institutions, investors, and government bodies. After more than a year of operation, Prague.bio now has 21 members, including global pharmaceutical companies, promising startups, research institutions, and universities.
Prague.bio members participate in business mission with Czech president in Switzerland
Key representatives from Prague.bio, IOCB Tech and other leading members of the Czech biotech community, participated in a high-profile business mission in Switzerland, which accompanied the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, on his state visit. Organized by the Czech Chamber of Commerce, this mission aimed to deepen commercial and research partnerships between the Czech Republic and Switzerland, particularly in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and innovation.
IOCB Tech family and Prague.bio spotlight Czech biotech innovation at Bio-Europe in Stockholm
Celebrating 30 years of fostering global partnerships in the life sciences, this year’s BIO-Europe conference has taken on a distinctly Swedish flavour with a special nod to ABBA. The iconic biotech gathering, nowadays held in Stockholm is not only a celebration of three decades of collaboration but also a showcase of innovation at the heart of the industry. The IOCB Tech Family, Prague.bio and other companies are proud to represent the Czech biotech sector at this landmark event, where ABBA-themed sessions are sparking creative discussions and new partnerships.
Biotechnology organization Prague.bio celebrates its 1-year anniversary
The second edition of Prague.bio Conference, held on this occasion, brought together global experts on technology transfer and the creation of biotech startups, awarded the best startup presentations and introduced the upcoming educational academy for future spin-off managers.