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Economic trade mission on smart industry and defence to the Czech Republic

06 October 2026, 10:00 - 21:00

Are you active in the smart manufacturing industry and/or in the defence, security or dual-use sectors? And would you like to explore the Czech market or expand your network in the Czech Republic? From 6 to 10 October 2026, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) is organising an economic trade mission to the Czech Republic. The mission will be led by Michiel Sweers, Director-General for Foreign Economic Relations. On behalf of Holland High Tech, Chairman Peter Stolk will be joining the mission. This mission follows on from the 2025 trade mission.

External event
Praag

The Czech Republic is one of the most developed industrial economies in Central Europe. Key industries in the country include high-tech manufacturing, the automotive sector, aerospace, robotics, precision engineering and defence. The defence industry is growing rapidly and investing heavily in modernisation and innovation.

For whom

The mission is aimed at Dutch companies and research institutions operating in the smart manufacturing sector (such as semiconductors, photonics, laser technology and the optical industry) and in the fields of defence, security and dual-use technologies (such as advanced materials and composites, and dual-use and cyber security technologies)

Programme

The programme is tailored to the participants’ requirements and drawn up in consultation with the Royal Metal Union and the Dutch Defence & Security Industry (NIDV). 

The final programme will be announced 1 to 2 weeks before departure. For the provisional programme, please refer to the RVO website.

When and where

  • Dates: 6 to 9 October 2026

  • Venue: Prague, Brno and Dolní Břežany

Further information and registration

Please visit the RVO website for further information and to register:

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