The initiative was presented by the Prime Minister and Minister for Industry and Trade (who is in charge of the implementation). The strategy summarizes the ambitions of the Czech Republic to become a leader in the technological development.
Name in original language
Inovační strategie České republiky
Initiative overview
I. The Country for R&D: Funding and Evaluation of R&DII. The Country for Technology: Polytechnic EducationIII. The Country for Start-ups: National Start-up and Spin-off EnvironmentIV. The Country for Digitalization: Digital State, Manufacturing and ServicesV. The Country for Excellence: Innovation and Research CentresVI. The Country for Investment: Smart InvestmentVII. The Country for Patents: Intellectual Property ProtectionVIII. The Country for Smart Infrastructure: Mobility and Construction EnvironmentIX. The Country for Smart People: Smart Marketing
Who has primary responsibility for developing the national AI strategy?
Several ministries
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Council for Research, Development and Innovation|Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports|Ministry of Industry and Trade
Who has primary responsibility for implementing the national strategy?
Several ministries
Name of responsible organisation for strategy implementation (in English)
Council for Research, Development and Innovation|Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports|Ministry of Industry and Trade
Budget information available?
Available
Estimated budget expenditure range per year in Euros (EUR)
€230,000,000.00
Mechanisms to involve stakeholders in strategy design, implementation or monitoring
Stakeholder consultation(s) and other engagement.
Is there a mechanism to monitor implementation?
Yes
Monitoring mechanism description
The Czech Republic monitors its AI strategy through an AI Committee led by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The committee includes representatives from government, academia, and industry. It oversees implementation and prepares annual progress reports submitted to the government. Stakeholder working groups also support coordination and provide feedback to ensure the strategy stays on track and adapts to emerging needs.
