How can we distinguish truly integrated research from mere „multidisciplinary“ convergence? And how to set up support tools so that interdisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity are not just a formal label, but a real source of innovation potential? A study prepared for the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic offers a conceptual framework, international comparisons, and specific recommendations for the SIGMA program.
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Patent activity in Czechia: a weak point in innovation performance
The analysis „Patent activity in Czechia and its development since 2000„, published in the latest issue of Ergo journal, shows long-term structural deficiencies in the transfer of research results into practice. Compared to advanced European countries, Czech public research organizations and the business sector lag behind in the number of patent applications and in the share of applications filed with foreign patent offices.
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Doctoral Education in Czechia: Declining Numbers Highlight Structural Challenges
The number of doctoral students at Czech universities has been declining for a long time, mainly as a result of unfavorable demographic developments. While in 2015 almost 24,000 people were enrolled in doctoral programs, by 2024 their number had fallen to 18,300. However, this development is not uniform across all fields. The most significant decline was recorded in the humanities, social sciences, and especially technical fields, while the natural sciences and health sciences managed to maintain or slightly increase the number of doctoral students and graduates.
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Scientific Advisory Board Meeting of the STRATIN+ Project
The STRATIN+ project convened its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) to present partner activities and discuss the key priorities that will shape the project’s analytical focus. These priorities include R&I financing, stakeholder engagement, thematic choices, and the role of networks and science diplomacy.
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