We cordially invite you to the first Optical Coffee Chat organized by the Czech Optical Cluster, which will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 14:00 to 15:30 via MS Teams, in collaboration with TechSoft Engineering, spol. s r.o. The “coffee chat” format enables interactive and accessible discussions, even [...]
PhotonQBoost Matching Mission Brought Europe’s Photonics Leaders to the Czech Republic. The Czech Optical Cluster Connects Research with Industry. For three days, the Czech Republic became the center of European photonics. From 24 to 26 March 2026, the Czech Optical Cluster organized the international PhotonQBoost Matching Mission, held in cooperation [...]
Český optický klastr invites its members and the professional community to attend the Advanced Optical Technologies Conference, which will take place at the Přírodovědecká fakulta Univerzity Palackého v Olomouci. This expert event, organized in cooperation with the Vědeckotechnický park Univerzity Palackého v Olomouci, will bring together researchers, company representatives, and [...]
On February 17, 2026, the seventh online workshop MEZI SEBOU took place. Its aim is to introduce cluster members to one another and to support both business and research & development cooperation. Below you will find the workshop minutes and the shared presentations. The following participants introduced themselves during the [...]
From March 24 to 26, 2026, a mission of foreign partners from France, Finland, Lithuania, Austria, Germany, Poland, and other countries will take place in the Czech Republic. The aim of the mission is to connect Czech companies and research institutions with international partners and to support international cooperation in [...]
On 3–4 February 2026, in Stuttgart, Germany, the PhotonQBoost consortium held its consortium meeting and first project review, successfully completing its first implementation period and preparing for the next phase. The meeting provided an opportunity to assess progress, share experiences, and plan for the upcoming period. Project officers and an [...]
What is the Czech Optical Cluster and why was it founded? The Czech Optical Cluster is a platform that brings together companies, research organizations, and educational institutions working in optics, photonics, and related technologies. It was established in 2017 to address a very practical need: people across the field realized [...]
2025 was an exceptionally dynamic year for Czech Optical Cluster. Our mission – to connect science, industry, and education in optics and photonics – came to life through numerous events, projects, and partnerships. ✅ International Projects and Cooperation: ◾ We launched two major Horizon Europe projects – PhotonQBoost and LASER-PRO [...]
On 1–2 December 2025, the city of Ostrava hosted the DVN Ostrava Lighting Workshop, the first event of its kind in the Czech Republic within the Driving Vision News workshop series dedicated to automotive lighting technologies and innovation. The workshop offered a rich programme of expert presentations, discussions and networking [...]
On 26–27 November 2025, the Czech Optical Cluster held its regular member meeting in Bořetice, South Moravia. This year’s programme was rich in content and focused on defining the cluster’s strategic direction for the years ahead. The first day featured the annual general meeting, during which key activities from the [...]