Where Czechs excell

The Czech Republic, a small yet remarkable country nestled in the heart of Europe, often flies under the radar when it comes to global recognition. Yet, despite its size, Czechs have managed to make significant contributions across various fields. From pioneering innovations in science and technology to their world-renowned cultural achievements, Czechs excel in areas that defy common misconceptions.

Ultralight aircraft

The Czech Republic is among the world leaders in the production of ultralight aircraft and is one of the biggest producers in Europe.

Cardiology and heart surgery

Thanks to the extraordinary development of heart surgery here, the Czech Republic currently ranks among the most advanced European countries in terms of both the number of surgeries performed and the quality of care.

Musical instruments

Established nearly 160 years ago, the family-owned Czech company Petrof in Hradec Králové is the biggest European piano manufacturer.

Footwear industry

Baťa, a family-owned global footwear and fashion accessory manufacturer and retailer was founded in 1894 in Zlín, Moravia by Tomáš Baťa, his brother Antonín and his sister Anna. Today, the company has a retail presence of over 5000 retail stores in over 50 countries. In 2004, Baťa has entered the Guinness Book of Records as the largest retailer and manufacturer of shoes in the world.

Automotive industry

The Czech Republic produced 1.3 million cars in 2022. The most significant Czech carmaker is Škoda Auto, which has been in existence for over a century. Czech trams are also well known elsewhere in the world.

Plastic surgery

Czech physician František Burian laid the foundations of plastic surgery. In 1939, Czechoslovakia became the first country to recognise plastic surgery as a separate field of medicine.

Nanotechnology

In 2003 Oldřich Jirsak developed a reliable method of spinning fibres measuring 200 nanometres in diameter. Based on his patent, the Czech company Elmarco became the first supplier of industrial-scale nanofibre production equipment in 2004.

Defence industry

Already in the time of the First Czechoslovak Republic, the country was one of the world’s biggest arms exporters. Nowadays, developed by the Pardubice-based company ERA, the Věra and Tamara passive radar systems are among the best in the world and can detect stealth aircraft.

Cyber security

The anti-virus software companies AVG Technologies and AVAST have become a symbol of success for the Czech ICT sector. Together these companies currently provide protection against cyber threats to more than 435 million users worldwide.