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What's new? Here you'll find the latest information, press releases and announcements about projects we're part of.
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First Projects from This Year's Grant Calls Are Coming to Life Across the Regions
In spring we opened the Tady jsem doma and Kultura má zelenou grants, which bring together culture, community and regional identity. We supported a total of 58 projects that help people create, meet and improve the places where we live and work together.
650 People, Artificial Intelligence, an Industrial Robot — and Above All, the Courage to Try New Things 🤝
An open-air gallery has appeared at Pastelka Primary School, with paintings created by a robot following designs from more than 650 local residents. Thanks to the cooperation of the ŠKODA AUTO Endowment Fund with ŠKODA Design, it's clear that the language of design needn't be reserved for cars alone — it can also inspire in the everyday environments where people meet.
We're Launching Our Autumn Grant Calls: Family Care, Social Services, Nature and Scholarships for Secondary School Students
In September we kicked off the autumn round of grant programmes. Projects in the Mladá Boleslav, Rychnov and Vrchlabí areas can win support across the spectrum — from innovation in social services and help for carers, through nature and biodiversity protection, to scholarships for secondary school students for international stays. Detailed information and applications are HERE.
Our Annual Report Is Out!
Curious about what 2024 looked like for us? Our activities and the projects we supported in the Mladá Boleslav, Rychnov, Vrchlabí and Jilemnice areas? Over the past year we partnered on more than 260 projects, ranging from school support and the development of community spaces to cultural events and help for individuals in difficult life situations.
Maker Faire Returns to Rychnov
For the fourth time, we're enthusiastically supporting the global celebration of creativity, Maker Faire, in Rychnov nad Kněžnou! Come and discover the work of passionate makers, inventors, innovators, tinkerers and DIY enthusiasts.
Maker Faire Returns to Vrchlabí
For the third year running, we're enthusiastically supporting the global celebration of creativity, Maker Faire, in Vrchlabí! Come and discover the work of passionate makers, inventors, innovators, tinkerers and DIY enthusiasts.
Continuing Our Support for Bike-Sharing in the Hradec Králové Region
Effectively reducing traffic congestion, encouraging active travel and improving public space — all thanks to bike-sharing.
Our Spring Grant Calls Are Open!
Support for good neighbourly relations, civil society and all kinds of innovative culture. That's the dose served up by our spring grant calls.Once again, project support comes in the form of two workshops from HUB MB. So what's there to look forward to?
The Next Edition of the Mladá Boleslav Architecture Award Is Here!
Until 28 February you again have the chance to nominate an interesting, exceptional building in your area for the second edition of the Mladá Boleslav Architecture Award. Nominations are now open. More information about applications here.
Robot EDGAR from the Vrchlabí Grammar School Has Celebrated His First Birthday — and Placed the Candle on the Cake Himself!
The collaborative robot named Edgar has celebrated his first year at the Krkonoše Grammar School and Secondary Vocational School in Vrchlabí. In December 2023 we acquired him, together with the Hradec Králové Region, as the first sign of our joint memorandum. Edgar is the very first industrial robot in the Czech Republic to make his way into a school of general education.
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