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

23 June 2026

An economic trade mission to the Czech Republic will take place from 6 to 9 October 2026, led by Michiel Sweers, Director-General for Foreign Economic Relations. Peter Stolk, Chairman of Holland High Tech, will be taking part on behalf of the organisation. This mission follows on from the 2025 trade mission.

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The Czech Republic is one of the most developed industrial economies in Central Europe, with strong sectors such as high-tech manufacturing, robotics, precision engineering and defence. The defence industry is growing rapidly and investing heavily in modernisation and innovation.

Opportunities for the Netherlands

The mission is aimed at Dutch companies and knowledge institutions active in the smart manufacturing sector and in defence, security and dual-use technologies. Opportunities are available for Dutch companies as suppliers, technology partners or research partners, for example in the fields of semiconductors, photonics and automation.

For further information about this mission, please visit the RVO website:

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