Find a Cofounder in Brno

Emerging as Central Europe's engineering powerhouse, Brno combines technical education excellence with manufacturing heritage and quality of life as the Czech Republic's second city. This Moravian capital specializes in cybersecurity, precision engineering, and increasingly life sciences, supported by institutions like Brno University of Technology and Masaryk University. Startup founders in Brno access exceptional technical talent at costs competitive even by Czech standards, specialized research facilities including the CEITEC scientific center, and quality of life balancing architectural heritage with immediate access to South Moravian wine country and natural landscapes. The ecosystem features organizations including JIC (South Moravian Innovation Centre) and the Brno Startup Hub, with particular support for technologies commercializing research in the city's areas of specialization. Brno's unique combination of engineering excellence, especially in cybersecurity and precision manufacturing, cost advantages compared to Prague, and authentic Czech character less affected by tourism creates opportunities for entrepreneurs developing sophisticated technical solutions, security applications, or innovations requiring efficient engineering resources—all within a mid-sized city offering European Union advantages with significantly longer runway potential than Western European locations.

Emerging as Central Europe's engineering powerhouse, Brno combines technical education excellence with manufacturing heritage and quality of life as the Czech Republic's second city. This Moravian capital specializes in cybersecurity, precision engineering, and increasingly life sciences, supported by institutions like Brno University of Technology and Masaryk University. Startup founders in Brno access exceptional technical talent at costs competitive even by Czech standards, specialized research facilities including the CEITEC scientific center, and quality of life balancing architectural heritage with immediate access to South Moravian wine country and natural landscapes. The ecosystem features organizations including JIC (South Moravian Innovation Centre) and the Brno Startup Hub, with particular support for technologies commercializing research in the city's areas of specialization. Brno's unique combination of engineering excellence, especially in cybersecurity and precision manufacturing, cost advantages compared to Prague, and authentic Czech character less affected by tourism creates opportunities for entrepreneurs developing sophisticated technical solutions, security applications, or innovations requiring efficient engineering resources—all within a mid-sized city offering European Union advantages with significantly longer runway potential than Western European locations.