Czech Business Today

Czech business strongly supports the initiative of the Ministry of Industry and Trade to prepare the AI Gigafactory CZ project, a strategic undertaking that will determine the Czech Republic’s position in the European technological landscape. The project has been included in the Action Plan for the implementation of the Czech National AI Strategy 2030 for 2026 and approved by the national AI Committee, including the Ministry of Finance. For Czech employers and entrepreneurs, the Ministry’s support for project applications and the establishment of a strategic AI centre is a crucial foundation, but success will depend on close coordination between ministries, research institutions, industry, and European institutions.

According to the Czech Chamber of Commerce, AI Gigafactory represents a flagship initiative for the development of artificial intelligence with direct importance for strengthening the Czech Republic’s technological leadership and competitiveness within the EU. Conceived as a large-scale facility for developing, training, and operating advanced AI models—reaching tens of trillions of parameters—it will form the backbone of Europe’s AI infrastructure within the so-called Action Plan for the AI Continent. The Chamber stresses that the project is already in the preparation phase and its implementation will hinge on successful participation in the upcoming EuroHPC Joint Undertaking call.

The project’s financing model is designed as a public–private partnership, with 35% of costs covered by public funds—including EU programmes such as Digital Europe Programme, Horizon Europe, and CEF, as well as national budget allocations channelled through EuroHPC JU—while 65% will be financed by the private sector. This structure demonstrates not only the strong commitment of Czech businesses but also the need for coordination across funding streams at both EU and national level.

For the Confederation of Employers’ and Entrepreneurs’ Associations (KZPS ČR), AI Gigafactory is a unique chance to accelerate Czech engagement in advanced technologies and should be realised without delay. KZPS therefore calls for Czech participation in the EuroHPC call already in Q4 2025 to secure timely access to European resources and ensure fast progress in project implementation.

Czech industry sees AI Gigafactory CZ as far more than a technology investment. It is an opportunity to create world-class computational infrastructure capable of supporting the training and operation of the most advanced AI models in Europe. This would anchor the Czech Republic among the EU’s most technologically advanced member states, while enabling direct integration of Czech research, companies, and the public sector into the European AI ecosystem. The benefits extend well beyond research and innovation. The project will provide robust data capacities for key sectors such as energy, transport, defence, and the space industry. It will support industrial transformation towards high value-added sectors, while advancing digitalisation, automation, and robotics across the economy. It will also contribute to science, education, and talent development, boosting the Czech Republic’s competitiveness and international prestige while ensuring data security across systems. For Czech business, AI Gigafactory CZ is not just an investment in the future of artificial intelligence, but a commitment to Europe’s technological sovereignty, competitiveness, and global relevance.

Sorce: Confederation of Employers’ and Entrepreneurs’ Associations