University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague

The University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague (UCT Prague) is a specialized public research university serving more than 4,000 students and known for intensive collaboration with industry. Its University Centre in Litvínov is embedded directly within ORLEN Unipetrol’s production complex, giving partners and students access to real plant operations and joint training. The university also operates a technopark in Kralupy nad Vltavou that provides specialized laboratories and scientific services for contract R&D, while Prague’s Dejvice campus colocates UCT with leading institutes for efficient access to expertise and talent. Research is supported by national and European programmes, including the Czech Science Foundation and the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic. A dedicated Research and Technology Transfer Office manages IP, licensing, and collaboration agreements to accelerate commercialization.