ČISOK newsletter 2017-02

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2017

Czech Tower Czech-Israeli Innovation Day
in Jerusalem introduced stars from the land
of startups and innovations
On November 9, 2017, in the evening the
efforts of several dozen people materialised, The Czech Republic has the potential to make my perspective, the time of industry already
who decided to gift the city of Jerusalem a to it the Top 10 world destinations in the do- abates and we should set on the path to the
cactus shaped outlook tower. main of innovation. How can be that achieved new era – the era of innovations. And that is
and is it even possible to transfer the know-how where Israel is a one of leading nations on the
The tower opening ceremony was attend- of a technology superpower like Israel into the globe,“ said Pavel Smutný, the President of
ed by the Czech Minister of Culture Daniel Czech environment? On 20 November 2017, Czech-Israeli Mutual Chamber of Commerce.
Herman, and Minister of Labour and Social that was the subject of discussions of almost a At the same time he added that Czechs pos-
Affairs Michaela Marksová, the Mayor of Je- hundred participants of the Czech-Israeli Inno- sessed the same improvisation and creativity
rusalem Nir Barkat, the author of tower Mr. vation day organised by the STAR Research & skills like Israelis. There are already practical
Martin Rajniš, director of the Czech centre Innovation Cluster and the Czech Israeli Mutu- examples of subject matter cooperation.
Lukáš Přibyl and many others. al Chamber of Commerce in the ELI Beamlines
After opening remarks by the official guests, laser centre in Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic. by Petr Solil
the ribbon was cut for the tower to receive photos by STAR Research & Innovation Cluster
the first visitors. A meticulous care was ded- The Czech-Israeli Innovation Day took place
on the premises of the STAR (Science and
Technology Advanced Region) science and
technology cluster on the southern outskirts
of Prague, which collocates BIOCEV, ELI and
HiLase science and research centres.

”It is a grand day. Czech and Israeli scientists and
businesspeople gathered here, which I believe
is the most important format for our country
in the years ahead. It is a dialogue about the
entry of science and research into practical
manufacturing processes and business. From

icated to the location for the tower. The Czech Water Management
tower’s shape and dominance, particular- Specialists in Israel
ly at night, is fascinating, while it does not
make a strained or disturbing impression On the occasion of the WATEC biennial merce with the Ministry of Agriculture,
at all. So, the area around Hansen House global water control conference and ex- the Water Management Association of
– Center for Design and Technology com- hibition, the 4th mission of Czech water the Czech Republic, the Czech Embassy
pletely changed its face and I would dare to control specialists into Israel was organ- in Israel and the Embassy of the State of
say that to the better. ised. It took place on September 8–14, Israel in the Czech Republic. The partner
2017, with the participation of fifty per- for technical support of the mission was
by Karel Kortánek, CEO ČISOK sons. The business trip was traditional- the ALEA Tour travel agency.
photos by Pavlína Schultz ly organised in cooperation among the
Czech-Israeli Mutual Chamber of Com- by Ladislav Faigl, Ministry of Agriculture

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KOLNOA 2017 The 21st Edition of the Days for Israel
Israeli Film Festival
This year’s gala evening of the Days for Israel Ofer Cohen and pilot Udi Gazit, brought
KOLNOA Festival – ‫ – עונלוק‬the Hebrew naturally followed on the celebrations of the the audience back into the past as they
expression for movies, seeks to introduce 50 years of reunification of Jerusalem, the revealed a surprising connection between
to the Czech spectators the cinematog- historical celebration of the Days Jerusalem the Czech Republic, specifically the city
raphy of Israel, an interesting country full in the Saint Vitus Cathedral in the Prague of Hradec Králové, and Jerusalem. Pilots
of contradiction. In present, Israel offers Castle in May as well as the resolution of secretly trained in Hradec Královéin 1948,
high quality and recognised movies with the Chamber of Deputies on the matter of including the father of Udi Gazit, made a
ideas we do not encounter in regular film Jerusalem adopted on the same day. That significant mark in the fights in 1948 and
distribution, and are therefore not acces- subject was entertained by the Director were the lead unit in the air support to the
sible to Czech spectators. of the Sion Centre Denis Doksanský in his 1967 Battle for Jerusalem.
opening remarks as well as in the interview
The first issue introduced twelve re- with Ambassador Daniel Meron. Other by Denis Doksanský
markable movies and attracted almost official guests, documentary filmmaker photos by Days for Israel
two thousand spectators in four days.

by Roman Lesný

For SKODA AUTO, Israel represents access to technology

SKODA AUTO andits Israeli importer the ”It has a great importance for SKODA AUTO to
Champion Motors Ltd. have recently worked have representation in the location and direct
on projects that go beyond sales of cars to access to innovative projects, hi-tech startups
customers. Their common endeavour in the and ITtalents.
digital startup scene in Tel Aviv began with
the jointly signed memorandum between Chairman of Champion Motors Ltd. Professor
SKODA AUTO DigiLab and Champion Mo- Itzhak Swary emphasised: ”It gives us a pleasure
tors. The project will also win support by the that we will continue to closely cooperate with
Czech-Israeli Mutual Chamber of Commerce. SKODA AUTO and that we will even deepen
the cooperation.“
”Israel is a high quality source of digital innova-
tion,“says CEO SKODA AUTO Bernhard Maier. by SKODA AUTO a.s.

Dear Members and Friends of the Czech- As another candle is lit every day and the for taking interest in the activities of the
Israeli Mutual Chamber of Commerce, surroundings of the candlestick becomes Chamber and the State of Israel, which,
ever more distinct, I trust that every new although it was voiced on many occasions
By coincidence of several circumstances, day in 2018 will bring light into your souls and remains valid, is a great inspiration for
I am lucky to greet you on the first day of and the new year will be full of good news us and a future hope for us all. Although we
the Chanukah, a holiday that is very rich and actions. are a chamber of commerce, it is necessary
in its traditional meals such as donuts and to realise that not only money makes the
potato pancakes. The year 2017 was not an We are up to important events– the world go round. Indeed, we have to pay
exception either as it abounded in events. Presidential elections, 100 years of equal attention to the environment we live
independent Czechoslovak state, 70 years in, to the culture and community we belong
of the State of Israel, all of which comes them. And I also thank you for mutual
together in values Thomas Garrigue respect you hold for each other and that you
Masaryk and his son Jan Masaryk lived up are on this path with us.
to.The Czech Republic has to decide what
course it will take on the map of Europe. Prague, 13th December 2017
Pavel Smutný, President
Thank you very much for the favour you
have shown to our Chamber. Thank you

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