The Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU) has officially launched its participation in the international project BRITE-EU – Boosting R&I Talent Interoperability and Employability in Europe, funded under the Horizon Europe programme. Two CTU units are involved in the project: the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics (CIIRC CTU) and the Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies (MIAS CTU).

On behalf of CIIRC CTU, the project team includes Assoc. Prof. Lenka Lhotská and Dr. Michal Huptych, both from the Department of Cognitive Systems and Neuroscience. Representing the Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies, Prof. Zuzana Dvořáková and Dr. Petra Jílková from the Institute of Management Studies are involved in the project.

The BRITE-EU project was launched in January 2026 and officially kicked off with a consortium meeting held in Porto, Portugal, attended by all project partners. The meeting focused on aligning the project’s objectives, planned activities, and collaboration management across individual work packages, laying a solid foundation for the effective coordination of international cooperation.

BRITE-EU brings together 11 partners from across Europe, forming a strong consortium connecting universities, research organisations, and innovation centres. The project is coordinated by the University of Porto and aims to strengthen research and innovation capacities in so-called Widening countries by enhancing employability and supporting talent interoperability in research and innovation, with a particular focus on digital health.

The involvement of CTU, CIIRC, and MIAS in the BRITE-EU project confirms the university’s long-term commitment to actively contributing to the development of the European Research Area, fostering international cooperation, and advancing innovation with significant societal impact.