Science and Research at BUT

Excellence is the foundation of our daily efforts. We focus on research that actively responds to current societal challenges. With a team of top scientists, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and efficient administrative support, we create an environment where innovation meets practical solutions.

Supporting Excellence at BUT

We recognize that scientific excellence is the key to innovation and pushing the boundaries of knowledge. We support cutting-edge research and provide our scientists and research teams with the tools they need to achieve international recognition and excellence.

Supporting Excellence

Key strategic areas of research

We focus on research that actively responds to current societal challenges and contributes to a sustainable future.
Our strategic research areas include


  • Technologies
    of the Future

    As a leading technical university, we focus on developing new technologies that shape the future. Our researchers work on semiconductor development for modern chips, advanced materials, nanotechnology, space exploration and aerospace technologies, electric mobility, and quantum technologies.

  • Environment and
    Climate Change

    Our researchers are engaged in combating climate change and environmental protection. They focus on reducing the carbon footprint, innovative technologies for energy-efficient buildings, and the use of renewable energy sources.

  • Sustainable
    Energy

    Our university is actively involved in researching and developing sustainable energy solutions, such as hydrogen technologies, nuclear energy, and innovative energy storage systems.

  • Health

    In the field of health, we focus on biomedical engineering and the development of technologies that bring innovative treatment methods and improve patients' quality of life.

  • Innovation for the Digital Era

    Our researchers work on ensuring cybersecurity, utilizing artificial intelligence for innovative solutions, and contributing to the development of modern technologies and Industry 4.0 concepts.

  • 1 700

    academic and scientific employees

  • CZK 2 bil.

    research and development funding (incl. structural funds)

  • 11

    faculties and university institutes

  • 7

    research centres

Ideas and Discoveries

Open Science

BUT views open science as a core principle for managing and sharing research outcomes, while prioritizing data security and institutional resilience against risks. To support this, it develops robust infrastructure and services that enable transparent knowledge exchange without compromising the integrity or protection of sensitive information.


Open Science

Communication of Science

BUT is dedicated to making science understandable and accessible to both experts and the general public, fostering open dialogue and deeper engagement with scientific knowledge. By presenting research findings clearly and accurately, we aim to build trust in science and highlight its impact on society.


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Research Infrastructure

We have a cutting-edge research infrastructure that enables groundbreaking research and pushes the boundaries of knowledge and technology. We are a host institution of the large research infrastructure CzechNanoLab and a partner of Czech-BioImaging.


Research Infrastructure
Výzkumná centra VUT

Results of R&D

We record the results of our scientists' research in the form of publications, patents or innovative products in a comprehensive database.


R&D results database

Cooperation with corporate sector

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Responsibility: Ing. Zdeňka Pavlačková, Ph.D.