CIIRC Tech Dating 2025

When: Monday 16 June 2025
Where: CIIRC CTU, Jugoslávských partyzánů 1580/3, Praha 6 – Dejvice

The Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics at the Czech Technical University in Prague (CIIRC CTU) is opening its doors in a way you’ve never experienced before. For the first time, you’ll get exclusive access to labs and facilities typically off-limits – all with one goal: to showcase the best technologies and opportunities for industrial collaboration under the CIIRC roof. We invite industrial companies and their representatives, from top management to technical experts, to a unique technology showcase. You’ll experience a dynamic event featuring the latest developments in industrial AI, robotics, and automation – and most importantly, learn how we can help you bring innovation into your business. Boredom is not on the agenda. Curious how industrial innovation can push your company forward? Come and see for yourself!

The event is free of charge for registered participants.

What Can You Expect?

• A curated selection of nearly 20 interactive demo stations – real-life technology showcases and consultations with our researchers, right by the machines and robots.
• Informal discussions on trends and innovations in AI, automation, and Industry 4.0.
• Speed dating with scientists – one-on-one consultations with CIIRC experts tailored to your business needs, directly at their workplaces.
• Opportunities for collaboration – discover how you can co-develop innovation with us, made to fit your company.

Program

Why You Should Come

• Gain insight into the latest tech developments and their practical applications in industry.
• Meet teams that combine academic excellence with real industrial experience – ready to solve challenges creatively and flexibly.
• Establish contact, book tailored consultations, and plan your next innovation steps.
• Bring your whole team – divide and explore more!
• Spend as much or as little time as you need – your schedule, your priorities.

What We Expect from You

• This event is for those who truly want to collaborate and innovate.
• You don’t need to be an AI expert – just know your company and the problem you want to solve. We’ll help you figure out the rest.

We offer the chance to connect science with practice and take your company into the future.

How It Will Work

08:30 – Open Innovation Breakfast supported by EIT Manufacturing IC East, RICAIP and AI-MATTERS (in English)
Kick off your day with insights and coffee! Especially tailored for startups and innovation-minded professionals:

• Startups with ideas ready to scale
• Manufacturing managers looking for breakthrough tech
• Corporate leaders and investors exploring bold innovations

We want to connect you and offer a platform for collaboration. Thanks to the long-term cooperation between CIIRC CTU and EIT Manufacturing IC East, as well as our involvement in the RICAIP and AI-MATTERS projects, we have access to a wide range of proven models and programs. Andreas Gems (EITM IC East) will also share practical tips on how to find the right partners, enter new markets, and turn your ideas in research, development, and innovation into reality. A must for startups and companies ready to expand across Europe. Join us for this informal start to the day.
Location: Building A, Room A-101, Ground Floor (left from the reception)

10:00 – Morning Brief: Funding, Partnerships & International Collaboration
Start our event with a short series of presentations introducing key initiatives that support innovation, research, and international cooperation. Discover how programs like AI-MATTERS, EDIH CTU, and AIRISE can help you access expert services, funding, and new collaboration opportunities (especially relevant for startups, SMEs, and companies ready to grow beyond borders).
Location: Building B, Ground Floor – RICAIP Testbed Prague

10:40 – Lab tours and tech showcase begin
Explore selected technologies in small groups (max. 10 people) – we’ll tailor your experience based on your registration preferences. Highlights include:

• Robotic 3D printing (polymers & metals)
• 3D reconstruction & robotic manipulation (including 3D grippers)
• Digital twins & NVIDIA Omniverse
• Production optimization (e.g., galvanization line data analysis)
• Process improvement in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, energy, defense
• Autonomous vehicles & visual navigation
• Smart decision-making and planning
• Advanced robotic manipulation (inspection, pick & place)
• Robotics scheduling (esp. for logistics)
• Big Data & language models
• Factory layout optimization
• Flexible factory control
• Industrial image processing
• Efficient robotic welding prep
• …and much more.

Experts will be at each station to walk you through the topic, show practical use cases, and explore collaboration possibilities. Most stops take under 20 minutes.
Location: Building B, Ground Floor & Basement – RICAIP Testbed Prague and selected CIIRC CTU labs

12:00 – 14:30 – Brunch & Networking
Take a break, chat, and refuel before your next consultation.
Location: Building B, Ground Floor – RICAIP Testbed Prague

14:00 – 16:00 – One-to-one consultations
Meet again with the experts you’ve already spoken to – this time for focused, direct conversations.
Location: Building B, Ground Floor – RICAIP Testbed Prague

14:30 – 15:15 – Panel Discussion
Sit back and enjoy a short moderated panel discussion on collaboration opportunities, synergies, and next steps in English with updates from EDIH CTU, AI-MATTERS, AIRISE, and EIT Manufacturing IC East. Learn how to access international expertise, funded services, and tailor-made innovation support – often fully subsidized.
Location: Building B, Ground Floor – RICAIP Testbed Prague

15:15 – 16:00 – Official Close of the Event… or the Beginning of a New Collaboration?
We believe this is just the start of our journey together.