About the project
Europe is entering the era of the 5th Materials Revolution – and Czechia is ready to take the lead. The European Materials Innovation Centre (EMINENT) brings together leading Czech research institutions and world-class European partners to transform the way new materials are developed, paving the way for groundbreaking advances in medicine and sustainable chemistry.
Why does this matter? Because the challenges are urgent. Medicine needs faster, more affordable, and highly accurate diagnostic tools for diseases such as cancer, infections, or neurodegeneration. Chemistry must cut its enormous CO₂ footprint and find cleaner, more efficient ways to produce vital compounds. The missing link in both fields lies in new materials – catalysts that reduce waste and energy demands, nanostructures for early disease detection, and smart materials designed with atomic-scale precision.
EMINENT will harness the power of artificial intelligence to replace slow trial-and-error approaches with data-driven design, enabling the rapid creation of advanced materials tailored for real-world impact. By doing so, the project will strengthen Europe’s competitiveness, enhance its strategic autonomy, and open new opportunities for industry and society alike.
The initiative is coordinated by the Center for Advanced Technologies and Engineering (CATEN), in close collaboration with Palacký University Olomouc and VSB–Technical University Ostrava. Prestigious partners such as the University of Cambridge, the Karolinska Institute, and the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis bring unparalleled expertise in AI, medicine, and chemistry, while Q-PLAN International ensures strong innovation management and outreach.
Together, this consortium will make Czechia a gateway of innovation in Central Europe, bridging excellent science with industry applications and creating a lighthouse for materials research across the continent.
EMINENT – advancing science, transforming industries, and redefining what materials can do for our health and our planet.