We are happy to announce our PhotonQBoost Matching Missions to Czech Republic! 

This event aims to foster collaborations between actors in Photonics & Quantum Technology and those of the Czech manufacturing and industrial optics community. 

📅 Dates: 24-26 March 2026
📍 Location: Prague, Czech Republic

Why come?

TThe Czech Republic offers a full optical manufacturing chain – from precision machining and polishing of lenses, mirrors, filters, and high-performance optical coatings, to the development of sophisticated laser systems, optomechanics, metrology instruments, and cutting-edge microscopy solutions.

Dolní Břežany is home to world-leading laser centers such as ELI Beamlines and HiLASE, showcasing global excellence in high-power lasers, photonics research, and emerging optical quantum technologies.

Members of the Czech Optical Cluster span a wide spectrum of applications, including advanced microscopy, quantum photonics, defence and space optics, and innovative lighting technologies. Together, they create a strong and dynamic environment for industrial production, research collaboration, and technological innovation.

The Czech Republic is an ideal destination to explore new partnerships and opportunities across photonics, laser systems, optical manufacturing, quantum technologies, and aerospace and defence applications.

If you are interested in participating, please complete the registration form here:
https://www.b2match.com/e/photonqboost-matching-mission-in-czech

The deadline to apply for Matching Mission is 17th March, 2026.

What benefits can you expect?

Strategic exposure: Gain direct access to key players in the innovation ecosystem and explore how your technologies can contribute to agrifood and biotech transformation.  

Networking and visibility: Present your organisation, discover collaboration opportunities, and position yourself for upcoming PhotonQBoost funding calls.  

Expert guidance and follow-up: During and after the mission, selected SMEs may access further tailored support services from PhotonQBoost. 

Access to future funding opportunities: Learn about relevant funding opportunities and build your proposal with the present participants.

Tentative Event Schedule

Prague, Mar 24–26

Organize your Stay

The event will be hosted by two prestigious Czech facilities located in the town of Dolní Břežany:

• On March 24th, at ELI Beamlines facility (address Za Radnicí 835, Dolní Břežany 252 41)
• On March 26th, at HiLASE Centre (address Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Za Radnici 828, Dolní Břežany 252 41)

A bus transportation will be organised to take the participants to/from their hotel in Prague (see below, Where to Stay)

We strongly encourage participants to arrive in Prague on the evening of March 23rd at the latest for a prompt start the following day.

Where to Stay

The Panorama Hotel will be the daily bus pick-up point. The other two hotels are located at a walking distance from the Panorama Hotel.

• Panorama by Verdi Hotels, Milevská 7, 140 63 Praha 4 – https://verdihotels.com/prague/
• Occidental Praha, Na Strži 32/1660, 140 00 Praha 4 – https://www.barcelo.com/cs-cz/occidental-praha/
• Grand Hotel Prague Towers, Kongresová 1655/1, 140 00 Praha 4 – https://hoteltowers.cz/

These hotels are located on the metro line C, between the stops Pražského povstání and Budějovická.

Please note that you are responsible for booking your own accommodation.

Are youlooking to expand your network in the European innovation ecosystem, the PhotonQBoost Matching Mission in the Czech Republic offers a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow.

Seize the opportunity to engage with leading innovators, visit world-class research facilities, explore new collaboration opportunities, and prepare for upcoming funding opportunities within PhotonQBoost and beyond.