Commercialization Reactor in Czechia: How Researchers Can Turn Deep-Tech Results into Investable Spin-Offs

Technology Centre Prague invites Czech technology transfer professionals, researchers, and representatives of research organization management to a practical hybrid information day on the Commercialization Reactor programme. The event will take place on 15 June from 13:30 to 15:30 at Technology Centre Prague and online. The working language will be English. Registration: mandatory in advance via the registration form.

The Commercialization Reactor programme helps research teams advance validated technologies towards internationally investable deep-tech spin-offs. The information day will provide practical information on how the programme works, which teams it is suitable for, what the participation requirements are, and what steps need to be prepared.

The event is intended primarily for researchers with technologies at TRL 4 and above, and for technology transfer centre professionals involved in the commercialization of research results. It is also suitable for teams considering the establishment of a spin-off company while wishing to maintain the active involvement of scientists within the academic environment.

Participants will become familiar with the programme rules, timeline, eligibility criteria, and practical steps for expressing interest. The programme will also include experiences shared by researchers from Poland and Latvia who have already completed the programme.

Programme

13:30 – Welcome: why this opportunity matters now for Czech research teams
Anna Ruscak, moderator

The opening remarks will explain why deep-tech commercialization is currently relevant for the Czech research environment and what role research organizations, technology transfer offices, and support programmes can play.

13:35 – Opening perspective: why Commercialization Reactor is coming to Czechia
Nikolai Adamovitch, Commercialization Reactor

An introduction to the reasons why the Commercialization Reactor programme is also focusing on the Czech Republic and the opportunities it may offer to Czech research teams.

13:45 – How the program works: rules, timeline, eligibility, and what researchers and TTOs need to know
Martina Vycudilíková, TC Praha

A practical overview of how the programme operates, including its rules, timeline, participation requirements, and information relevant to researchers and technology transfer professionals.

14:05 – Researcher stories: experiences and insights from alumni
Alumni speakers

Experiences shared by researchers from Poland and Latvia who have already completed the programme. The discussion will focus on practical insights, challenges, and the benefits of the programme from the participants’ perspective.

14:35 – Moderated discussion: What makes a Czech research result ready for the Reactor?
Moderated by Anna Ruscak; featuring Martina Vycudilíková, Nikolai Adamovitch, and alumni speakers

A moderated discussion on how to assess whether a research result is ready for the next commercialization phase, what is important from the programme’s perspective, and what role TTO offices can play.

15:05 – Live Q&A from the room and online
Moderated by Anna Ruscak

An opportunity for questions from participants attending both in person and online.

15:20 – Next steps: how to express interest, what materials to prepare, who to contact
Martina Vycudilíková and Anna Ruscak

Practical information on next steps, expressing interest, preparing supporting materials, and possibilities for follow-up consultations.

15:30 – Closing and invitation to follow-up consultations
Anna Ruscak