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Prague.bio

Prague.bio was founded in 2023 with the vision of uniting key players in the life sciences sector in the Czech Republic. Our goal is to integrate R&D, innovation, business, and policy-making activities across the country. We strive to create a unified voice for the biotech sector in the Czech Republic and to promote the local ecosystem abroad.

What are the key activities of Prague.bio?

Being part of Prague.bio means being at the forefront of change – influencing the direction Czech biotech will take. Not just observing, but shaping the future.

Our ambition is to bring together at least 70% of Czech entities active in the life sciences field and to become their key partner in creating, developing, and utilizing a dynamic ecosystem that connects research, innovation, business, and public sector.

Our vision

The Czech Republic as a life science hub on the map of Europe.

Our mission

Unlock the potential of the life science sector to become one of the pillars of the future development of the Czech economy and society.

Foster collaboration across research, application, and investment sectors by connecting key stakeholders and creating an environment that supports growth.

Develop the local infrastructure and create strong, globally competitive ecosystem.

Increase the international visibility of the Czech life science ecosystem.

Retain local talent and attract foreign talent through opportunities for their meaningful employment.

Establish an environment that encourages the creation of industry start-ups and spin-offs, fosters business growth, and attracts investment.

Our strategic priorities

Actively participate in the development of policies related to the advancement of the life sciences sector in the Czech Republic.
Connect key stakeholders in the life sciences sector with the goal of fostering innovation and maximizing the use of scientific and technological potential in the Czech Republic.
Support the development of competencies needed to build new companies in the life sciences sector.
Increase the visibility of the Czech Republic in the international life sciences sector.

Our values

Meet our team

Petra Kinzlova

CEO

Jiri Fusek

Managing director

Kristina Svobodova

Marketing Manager

Official bodies of Prague.bio

General meeting

Once a year, we organize a meeting with all our members
to present our activities, financial updates, and upcoming plans.

Executive board

Jiri Krechl

Chairman, R&D Director

CzechInvest

Barbora Dubanska

Partner

dubanska&co.

Karel Kubias

Partner

i&i Biotech Fund

Martin Polak

Deputy Director

Institute of Molecular Genetics
of the CAS

Martina Plisova

Head of TT

Institute of Biotechnology
of the CAS

Supervisory board

Katerina Kovarickova

Head of Research and TTO

University of Chemistry and Technology

Jiri Gabriel

Vice-Director

Institute of Microbiology of the CAS

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