Innovation Ecosystem Organisation
Turning Research Into Real-World Impact
We connect universities, hospitals, cities and European innovation programmes to fundraise, co-create, accelerate startups and educate the next generation of innovators.
Our Expertise
Four Pillars of Innovation
Fundraise
We help partners secure EU and national funding for research & innovation projects across Europe.
Learn more about FundraiseCo-Create
We co-design new products, services and solutions together with universities, hospitals and cities.
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We support, accelerate and mentor startups and technological teams through structured programmes.
Learn more about BuildEducate
We develop innovation skills through workshops, hackathons and student programmes.
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Building Europe's Innovation Ecosystem
Innovation Projects Delivered
In Budgets of EU Projects We Wrote
Partners Across Europe
Students & Innovators Trained
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Latest Updates
Thermosolar Hive: From the EIT Food Innovation Prizes to Australian Apiaries
In 2020, the Thermosolar Hive team from Olomouc won the Czech regional final of the EIT Food Innovation Prizes and took 3rd place in the Grand Final. Their hive uses the energy of the sun to eliminate the Varroa mite without chemicals, resulting in stronger colonies and residue-free honey. Today it is used across Europe and is entering Australia. We asked Jan Rája, co-owner of Apis Innovation, what has happened since.
When a Café Meets AI, Circular Economy and Longevity
What happens when healthy food, longevity science, artificial intelligence and circular economy principles come together? In Prague, there is a rather unusual answer: Healthy Longevity Café. We selected this business as a good practice example from the Czech Republic within the SMART CIRCLE project. As part of the development of Module 6 - Communicating the Smart Circular Roadmap, led by the Czech project team, we explored how a small business can combine sustainability, digitalisation and innovation in practice. In September 2025, we visited Healthy Longevity Café and filmed a video presenting this unique concept directly on site. After several months of preparation and coordination, we can finally share it.
14 Years, 14 Projects: another DEX-Initiated project approved
This year, DEX Innovation Centre celebrates 14 years of supporting innovation and international collaboration. Coincidentally, the newly approved initiative also represents the 14th Interreg project developed from an idea that originated within our team. For us, this milestone is more than just a number, it reflects years of partnership building, trust, creativity, and commitment to delivering meaningful European projects.
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Trusted by Europe's Top Innovation Networks
We collaborate with universities, hospitals, cities and European innovation programmes to drive meaningful change across the continent.
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Whether you're a university, hospital, city or startup — let's explore how we can collaborate.
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