CSG Group
Czechoslovak Group (CSG) is a global industrial and technology group based in the heart of Europe, building on the heritage of Czechoslovak industry.
Innovation for a better future
Fostering innovation and innovative solutions is one of the fundamental pillars on which CSG is building its future. Companies from all divisions come up with innovative projects and products knowing that only by staying ahead of the technology curve will they remain competitive in their dynamically evolving fields. Innovation is also strongly supported at the holding company level. Cooperation with universities and academic institutions is being established to identify areas, fields and products to focus on. The result of these activities is a continuously expanding inventory of innovations and innovative products.
CSG's approach to innovation and research
We rely on innovation
Synergies between industries
We use our Group's unique combination of sector expertise to drive innovation and develop new technologies.
Leader in technological development
We invest in cutting-edge development programs to build and maintain our position as a technology leader in the world.
Cooperation with the public sector
We collaborate with universities and research institutes to share knowledge and create breakthrough solutions.
In-house R&D labs
We invest in in-house research and development laboratories to develop new technologies and improve existing products.
Strategic partnerships
We partner with technology leaders and industry experts to stay at the forefront of innovation and technology development.
Customer-led Innovation
We put in place mechanisms to involve customers in the innovation process, ensuring that our solutions perfectly match market needs.
Overview of innovative projects
Aerospace
Innovation
UpVision is part of innovative solutions in the field of drone delivery and drone traffic management
Ammo+
GREEN CORE - 100% biodegradable ammunition
Business
EWA can extract water from desert air
Aerospace
ReGuard - 3D short range radar
Aerospace
Eldis built its own radome for the first time
Aerospace
JATIS - Aircraft Maintenance Planning and Management Information System
Mobility
Electromechanical brakes DAKO-CZ
Mobility
A major innovation in the CSG Group is the development of the hydrogen Tatra
Aerospace
Innovation
UpVision is part of innovative solutions in the field of drone delivery and drone traffic management
Ammo+
GREEN CORE - 100% biodegradable ammunition
Business
EWA can extract water from desert air
Aerospace
ReGuard - 3D short range radar
Aerospace
Eldis built its own radome for the first time
Aerospace
JATIS - Aircraft Maintenance Planning and Management Information System
Mobility
Electromechanical brakes DAKO-CZ
Mobility
A major innovation in the CSG Group is the development of the hydrogen Tatra
Aerospace
Retia's ReTwis 5⁺ radar sees through walls
Universities support
We cooperate with leading universities
Examples of partnerships between our companies and divisions and the academic sector
VŠB-TUO
On 1 February 2023, VŠB - Technical University Ostrava and CSG Aerospace, a member of the Czechoslovak Group holding, concluded a cooperation agreement. Its aim is to increase the level of educational, scientific, research and development potential and technical development of the parties. In the agreement, both parties declare cooperation in several areas such as technical fields or mechanical and electrical engineering technologies. However, the cooperation will also cover the field of human resources development, both parties are interested in jointly improving the professional level of not only the university students but also the employees. New opportunities will be jointly sought in education, research, development, innovation and expert activities, and this will also be the focus of cooperation between the two parties.
Technical University of Liberec
CSG Aerospace, a division of the Czechoslovak Group holding, entered into a cooperation agreement with the Technical University of Liberec on 20 April 2023. It was signed by CSG Aerospace CEO Aleš Klepek and the Rector of the Technical University of Liberec Miroslav Brzezina. The agreement will help to create a common space for the creation of projects in the field of education, industrial research, development, innovation and expert activities beneficial to both parties. Technical University of Liberec and CSG Aerospace will cooperate and coordinate their projects in technical fields such as mechanical and electrical engineering technologies. However, the cooperation will also concern the development of human resources, which will bring an increase in the professional level not only of students, but also of academic staff and employees of CSG Aerospace companies. Last but not least, the companies belonging to the division and the university will strive to apply the results of the cooperation in practice and in the production of new products.
University of Pardubice
On 11 January, representatives of the CSG Aerospace division, which is part of the Czechoslovak Group holding company, signed a framework agreement with the University of Pardubice on cooperation in the field of industrial research and experimental development, as well as in the allocation and education of students. The agreement creates a unique concept of cooperation between the academic sphere and important experts from practice. For selected areas of technical disciplines, physical phenomena and principles, mechanical and electrical engineering technology, implementation agreements will be created, which will specify the conditions of cooperation in the given area. Collaboration between the University and CSG Aerospace will focus primarily on advanced sensors and sensor applications, supporting and securing robotic and autonomous UAV/UGV platforms, augmented and virtual reality for improving situational awareness, or the implementation of artificial intelligence in the products and environments of CSG Aerospace division companies. At the same time, the work on joint projects will contribute to increasing the level of educational, scientific, research and development potential of the University of Pardubice and the professional level of its students, as well as to the technological development of CSG Aerospace companies and their employees.
VŠB-TUO a EA
On February 7, 2023, Zdeněk Novobilský, CEO of Excalibur Army, signed a memorandum of cooperation with the University of Mining and Metallurgy - Technical University of Ostrava. On this occasion, the representatives of the individual faculties introduced the company's laboratories and scientific workplaces to the representatives of the company. There was a lot to see - from student projects, supercomputers to innovations in 3D printing. The signing of the memorandum was a follow-up to the visit of the university representatives to the company's headquarters in Šternberk, where the issue of cooperation at the level of science, research, support for students and their activities was raised.
University of Defence
Excalibur Army, a member of the Czechoslovak Group holding company, signed a framework cooperation agreement with the prestigious University of Defence in mid-2021. Excalibur Army will be involved in defence research projects that are underway at the university. The company from Šternberk has also offered the university students the premises of its plant for internships and placements. It was already agreed at the time of signing the contract that the university's academic staff would be involved in the preparation of expert opinions on the projects of the DITA self-propelled howitzer, the TREVA recovery vehicle, the DECON decontamination vehicle and the TRITON firefighting vehicle. Furthermore, the University of Defence will participate in the research and development of a new self-propelled 155mm calibre howitzer, which will meet NATO standards, and prepare expert opinions for projects financed by EU structural funds. Both sides also committed to provide each other with information in the field of research and development of military and integrated rescue system equipment. The conclusion of the agreement with the military university is a prestigious matter for Excalibur Army, which is expected to strengthen the company's position on the domestic and foreign market.
Hradec Králové University
The CSG Aerospace Division has entered into a cooperation with the University of Hradec Králové. The agreement was signed on behalf of CSG Aerospace by CEO Aleš Klepek, COO Tomáš Vlček and Vice President for Research, Development and Innovation Bohuslav Přikryl. On behalf of the University of Hradec Králové, the Rector Kamil Kuča and the Head of the Centre for Advanced Technologies Richard Cimler signed. The partnership establishes a framework for the implementation of joint industrial research and experimental development and also highlights the strategic intent of the CSG Aerospace division to raise its own level of technology and excellence. It focuses on key areas of technology development such as artificial intelligence, big data, robotic and autonomous systems, advanced sensor systems and situational awareness tools. The collaboration also includes the allocation and development of human resources contributing to raise the professional level of not only students, but also university academics and employees of CSG Aerospace division companies.
ČVUT FEL
The CSG Aerospace division concluded a strategic partnership with the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the Czech Technical University (FEL). The partnership focuses on several key areas that will play a significant role in the development of innovation and collaboration with new talents from the FEL faculty. The cooperation was officially concluded in May 2024. The cooperation includes linking project activities with study programs and research teams of individual FEL departments. The faculty provides top-notch education and expertise in the fields of electrical engineering, computer science, electronics, telecommunications, automatic control, cybernetics and computer engineering. CSG Aerospace will offer FEL students and graduates the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in practice and offer them access to internships and job vacancies at CSG Aerospace companies. The cooperation will include the involvement of experts from CSG Aerospace in FEL teaching and organize professional seminars and excursions for students. In addition, experts from CSG Aerospace will give lectures as part of teaching at the FEL and organize specialist seminars and excursions. We look forward to a successful cooperation, joint projects and new talents that will support the development of technologies across the CSG Aerospace division.
ČVUT FIT
The CSG Aerospace division concluded a strategic partnership with the Faculty of Information Technologies of the Czech Technical University (FIT). This partnership is focused on key areas that will strengthen the innovation and technological development of CSGA companies. Part of the agreement is close cooperation on connecting project activities with research teams and study programs of the faculty. The Faculty of FIT is focused on education in the field of information technology, software engineering, and cybernetics. The cooperation was officially concluded in May 2024. One of the key activities of the partnership is participation in the COFIT career fair, which is exclusively intended for faculty partners. COFIT represents an important platform with more than 500 students and over 40 companies, offering employment opportunities, paid projects and access to research laboratories. Our experts will also be actively involved in teaching at the faculty, where we will organize professional seminars and excursions, strengthening the connection between theory and practice in the field. This cooperation will bring mutual enrichment in the development of innovative projects and cooperation with young talents. We look forward to successful cooperation, joint projects and new talents that will support the development of technologies across the CSG Aerospace division.
VŠB-TUO
On 1 February 2023, VŠB - Technical University Ostrava and CSG Aerospace, a member of the Czechoslovak Group holding, concluded a cooperation agreement. Its aim is to increase the level of educational, scientific, research and development potential and technical development of the parties. In the agreement, both parties declare cooperation in several areas such as technical fields or mechanical and electrical engineering technologies. However, the cooperation will also cover the field of human resources development, both parties are interested in jointly improving the professional level of not only the university students but also the employees. New opportunities will be jointly sought in education, research, development, innovation and expert activities, and this will also be the focus of cooperation between the two parties.
Technical University of Liberec
CSG Aerospace, a division of the Czechoslovak Group holding, entered into a cooperation agreement with the Technical University of Liberec on 20 April 2023. It was signed by CSG Aerospace CEO Aleš Klepek and the Rector of the Technical University of Liberec Miroslav Brzezina. The agreement will help to create a common space for the creation of projects in the field of education, industrial research, development, innovation and expert activities beneficial to both parties. Technical University of Liberec and CSG Aerospace will cooperate and coordinate their projects in technical fields such as mechanical and electrical engineering technologies. However, the cooperation will also concern the development of human resources, which will bring an increase in the professional level not only of students, but also of academic staff and employees of CSG Aerospace companies. Last but not least, the companies belonging to the division and the university will strive to apply the results of the cooperation in practice and in the production of new products.
University of Pardubice
On 11 January, representatives of the CSG Aerospace division, which is part of the Czechoslovak Group holding company, signed a framework agreement with the University of Pardubice on cooperation in the field of industrial research and experimental development, as well as in the allocation and education of students. The agreement creates a unique concept of cooperation between the academic sphere and important experts from practice. For selected areas of technical disciplines, physical phenomena and principles, mechanical and electrical engineering technology, implementation agreements will be created, which will specify the conditions of cooperation in the given area. Collaboration between the University and CSG Aerospace will focus primarily on advanced sensors and sensor applications, supporting and securing robotic and autonomous UAV/UGV platforms, augmented and virtual reality for improving situational awareness, or the implementation of artificial intelligence in the products and environments of CSG Aerospace division companies. At the same time, the work on joint projects will contribute to increasing the level of educational, scientific, research and development potential of the University of Pardubice and the professional level of its students, as well as to the technological development of CSG Aerospace companies and their employees.
VŠB-TUO a EA
On February 7, 2023, Zdeněk Novobilský, CEO of Excalibur Army, signed a memorandum of cooperation with the University of Mining and Metallurgy - Technical University of Ostrava. On this occasion, the representatives of the individual faculties introduced the company's laboratories and scientific workplaces to the representatives of the company. There was a lot to see - from student projects, supercomputers to innovations in 3D printing. The signing of the memorandum was a follow-up to the visit of the university representatives to the company's headquarters in Šternberk, where the issue of cooperation at the level of science, research, support for students and their activities was raised.
University of Defence
Excalibur Army, a member of the Czechoslovak Group holding company, signed a framework cooperation agreement with the prestigious University of Defence in mid-2021. Excalibur Army will be involved in defence research projects that are underway at the university. The company from Šternberk has also offered the university students the premises of its plant for internships and placements. It was already agreed at the time of signing the contract that the university's academic staff would be involved in the preparation of expert opinions on the projects of the DITA self-propelled howitzer, the TREVA recovery vehicle, the DECON decontamination vehicle and the TRITON firefighting vehicle. Furthermore, the University of Defence will participate in the research and development of a new self-propelled 155mm calibre howitzer, which will meet NATO standards, and prepare expert opinions for projects financed by EU structural funds. Both sides also committed to provide each other with information in the field of research and development of military and integrated rescue system equipment. The conclusion of the agreement with the military university is a prestigious matter for Excalibur Army, which is expected to strengthen the company's position on the domestic and foreign market.
Hradec Králové University
The CSG Aerospace Division has entered into a cooperation with the University of Hradec Králové. The agreement was signed on behalf of CSG Aerospace by CEO Aleš Klepek, COO Tomáš Vlček and Vice President for Research, Development and Innovation Bohuslav Přikryl. On behalf of the University of Hradec Králové, the Rector Kamil Kuča and the Head of the Centre for Advanced Technologies Richard Cimler signed. The partnership establishes a framework for the implementation of joint industrial research and experimental development and also highlights the strategic intent of the CSG Aerospace division to raise its own level of technology and excellence. It focuses on key areas of technology development such as artificial intelligence, big data, robotic and autonomous systems, advanced sensor systems and situational awareness tools. The collaboration also includes the allocation and development of human resources contributing to raise the professional level of not only students, but also university academics and employees of CSG Aerospace division companies.
ČVUT FEL
The CSG Aerospace division concluded a strategic partnership with the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the Czech Technical University (FEL). The partnership focuses on several key areas that will play a significant role in the development of innovation and collaboration with new talents from the FEL faculty. The cooperation was officially concluded in May 2024. The cooperation includes linking project activities with study programs and research teams of individual FEL departments. The faculty provides top-notch education and expertise in the fields of electrical engineering, computer science, electronics, telecommunications, automatic control, cybernetics and computer engineering. CSG Aerospace will offer FEL students and graduates the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in practice and offer them access to internships and job vacancies at CSG Aerospace companies. The cooperation will include the involvement of experts from CSG Aerospace in FEL teaching and organize professional seminars and excursions for students. In addition, experts from CSG Aerospace will give lectures as part of teaching at the FEL and organize specialist seminars and excursions. We look forward to a successful cooperation, joint projects and new talents that will support the development of technologies across the CSG Aerospace division.
ČVUT FIT
The CSG Aerospace division concluded a strategic partnership with the Faculty of Information Technologies of the Czech Technical University (FIT). This partnership is focused on key areas that will strengthen the innovation and technological development of CSGA companies. Part of the agreement is close cooperation on connecting project activities with research teams and study programs of the faculty. The Faculty of FIT is focused on education in the field of information technology, software engineering, and cybernetics. The cooperation was officially concluded in May 2024. One of the key activities of the partnership is participation in the COFIT career fair, which is exclusively intended for faculty partners. COFIT represents an important platform with more than 500 students and over 40 companies, offering employment opportunities, paid projects and access to research laboratories. Our experts will also be actively involved in teaching at the faculty, where we will organize professional seminars and excursions, strengthening the connection between theory and practice in the field. This cooperation will bring mutual enrichment in the development of innovative projects and cooperation with young talents. We look forward to successful cooperation, joint projects and new talents that will support the development of technologies across the CSG Aerospace division.
Support for science
Popularising science
We are the general partner of the Czech Head project
Every year we award the Industrie Prize for the most significant product or technological innovation that has been created in the Czech Republic in the last few years on the basis of our own research or in cooperation with a research organisation. The winner of the Industrie Prize can be a domestic or foreign legal entity with its registered office and activities in the Czech Republic, and together with the prize, it will receive the opportunity to mark its technology or product with the protected "INVENTED IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC" mark.
We are a general partner of the Forbes Better Czechia event
We are a general partner of Forbes Better Czechia, an intellectual festival that addresses the most important topics in the Czech Republic today. The Better Czechia project analyses the economy, the quality of life and the level of freedom in our country. It connects the political, business, intellectual and cultural elite of Czech society.
CSG Innovation Director
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CSG is an innovative group. We are still dealing with innovation at the level of individual companies. However, we are intensively developing internal processes to deal with innovation.
Bohuslav Přikryl
Vice President of Research, Development and Innovation, CSG Aerospace
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