Hungary
The government of the Czech Republic has approved a budget for 2026 with an unprecedented allocation of resources to the areas of digital technologies, science and research.
Investments exceed 272 billion CZK. A significant part of these funds is directed to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in their digital transformation. The Ministry of Industry and Trade has prepared subsidy programs in the amount of one billion crowns focused on process automation and the implementation of AI solutions.
Investment incentives, like artificial intelligence, are becoming major catalysts for change across sectors. Investment in innovation is no longer seen as an optional extra, but as a fundamental condition for survival in the global market.
Companies are looking for ways to more effectively analyze data, automate routine operations, and gain competitive advantage through predictive models. In parallel, the demand for powerful cloud infrastructure, robust security systems, and scalable solutions for working with big data is growing.
The availability of modern computing resources through cloud services significantly lowers the barriers to using advanced technologies. Companies can work with AI, automation, or advanced analytics without having to purchase expensive hardware and operate their own infrastructure. In addition, the cloud allows for flexible adjustment of performance, and thus costs, according to current workload.
The legislative framework of the Czech Republic is gradually creating a favorable environment for digital transformation. Strategic documents such as the Roadmap to the European Digital Decade define a clear vision for the digitalization of the Czech economy by 2030. Combined with European initiatives and national subsidy programs, an ecosystem is emerging that supports innovation at all levels of the economy.
Czech companies have a unique opportunity. Record state investments, available subsidy programs, and advanced technological services create the conditions for a fundamental innovation shift.
Source: www.ceskenoviny.cz
Prepared by the team of the CzechTrade Hungary foreign office.