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Three years ago, the Experientia Foundation launched the "Cool Chemistry" project, providing active chemistry teachers from secondary and primary schools with grants for equipment to make chemistry lessons more engaging. In its fourth year, we are joining the project to increase the funding and reach more teachers. Read more

From September 6 to 8, 2024, the simulated space mission named PROMISE took place at the Little Moon City Prague (LMCP) science training center at CTU Prague. A key participant in this mission was Major Aleš Svoboda, a combat pilot and reserve astronaut for the European Space Agency (ESA).  Read more

In collaboration with the Neuron Foundation, we provided two talented Israeli students the opportunity to intern at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, where they focused on research in artificial intelligence and cultural heritage protection. Read more

A new call for applications for support from the MIT-Czech Republic IOCB Tech Foundation Seed Fund, which financially supports emerging cooperations between scientists from MIT and Czech universities and research institutes, will be announced at the beginning of August. Read more

For the second year in a row, we were excited to support the Scientific Prizes of the French Embassy, which celebrated its 30th anniversary this year. Along with the award, we also supported a public scientific conference "Sounds of Science", organized by the French Embassy and the French Institute in Prague. Read more

We are now accepting applications for the Martina Roeselová Memorial Fellowship. The fellowship supports young scientists in the field of natural sciences to balance competitive scientific work with quality care for preschool-age children. Applications can be submitted until 20 September 2024. Read more

The IOCB Tech Foundation is stepping up to support a scholarship program for Roma students in secondary schools, vocational colleges, and universities. Since 2016, this program by the organization ROMEA has been crucial for Roma students' education. Now, we will provide one million crowns over the next two years to help increase the program’s reach. Read more

Together with the Neuron Foundation, we are opening a call for applications for a one-month internship for five leading Israeli PhD students to visit the Czech Republic. In its third year, the program provides housing and financial support for one month, including transport to the Czech Republic, and is available at several top-notch facilities. Read more

The ambassador of the State of Israel to the Czech Republic, Anna Azari, visited IOCB Prague for the second time. This time, her aim was to learn about the experiences of interns from Czech universities, whose study stays in Israel were supported by the IOCB Tech Foundation and the Neuron Foundation. Read more