Business Finland’s Low carbon built environment program and the Embassy of Finland are organizing a technology trade mission to Prague. The purpose of this trade mission is to identify business collaboration opportunities for Finnish companies and get direct contacts in the Czech market.
During this two-day trade mission, Business Finland and the Embassy of Finland will organize tailored B2B meetings as well as networking events with local stakeholders.
Why the Czech Republic?
The pressure to align with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) concepts is increasing in the Czech Republic's real estate market. New sustainability obligations will impact not only large companies but also their suppliers, including small and medium-sized companies. There is a growing demand for various ICT-based reporting and analysis tools, data management, and intelligent building solutions. Overall, the capability to adopt new ICT technologies in the real estate and construction business is impressive.
The carbon footprint of the built environment is significantly affected by the high share of fossil fuels in energy production in the Czech Republic. While the transition in the energy system will take time, there is a pressing need for intelligent solutions that can rapidly improve energy efficiency. Sustainable development is primarily driven by the private sector, which serves global corporations. Leading developers, architects, banks, and various advising consultancies are actively seeking intelligent solutions to meet the increasingly stringent ESG requirements in the market.
Preliminary agenda
17th of June
- Arrival to Prague
- Networking lunch with presentations
- B2B meetings / networking event
18th of June
- B2B meetings
- Return to Helsinki
Who should attend?
The visit is aimed for Finnish companies that have export solutions for low-carbon built environment and want to pursue Czech Republic as a strategic market or partner. The participating companies should have products/solutions/services for:
- energy efficiency and the optimization of energy use,
- digital design, construction, and operation processes,
- data and tools for managing both the built environment life cycle and smooth everyday life
Kindly note that participation is limited to 7 companies on a first come - first served basis.
Practicalities & participation fee
To cover the expenses of arranging the business delegation program, the organizers will charge a participation fee.
- Micro businesses and SMEs: 785 EUR + 24% VAT per person
- Major companies: 920 EUR + 24% VAT per person
Business Finland will invoice the participation fee after the visit based on the actual costs. The invoiced fee will not exceed the amounts mentioned above. Kindly note that the participation fee does not include flights or accommodation of the participant nor meals outside the trade mission program.
