Czech R&D Mission to Canada: Unlocking Horizon Europe Opportunities

September 15

AMIRES was proud to take part in the largest-ever Czech R&D mission to Canada, a delegation that brought together leading Czech research institutions and Canadian innovation hubs across six cities: Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, Hamilton, Waterloo, and Edmonton.

Our CEO, Rudolf Fryček, represented AMIRES in the Czech R&D mission to Canada and contributed to high-level discussions on international collaboration, focusing on unlocking the potential of Horizon Europe for Canadian partners.

Key Highlights from the Mission

  • Toronto hosted the flagship event, Unlocking Horizon Europe, co-organised by the Czech Consulate General, Delegation of the EU to Canada, CzechInvest, and AMIRES. The event spotlighted:
    • Opportunities in the upcoming Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026–2027
    • Practical guidance for Canadian institutions on accessing EU funding
    • Concrete project ideas in Engineering and Life Sciences
  • The mission fostered new connections in biotech, sustainability, and advanced technologies, with visits to:
    • McMaster University, University of Toronto, University of Alberta
    • MaRS Discovery District, ventureLAB, Communitech, Amii, and more

“Canada’s innovation landscape is buzzing with potential — and the appetite for transatlantic cooperation is real. AMIRES is in the right place at the right time.”
— Rudolf Fryček, CEO of AMIRES

What’s Next?

AMIRES is excited to:

  • Support Canadian partners in proposal development for Horizon Europe 2025 calls
  • Facilitate matchmaking with European consortia
  • Promote long-term partnerships in research and innovation

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Economic Diplomacy (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic), CzechInvest, and all the organisers and hosts who made this mission a success.

Stay tuned for more updates on our website and LinkedIn!