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NXP Semiconductors: Driving the Future of Technology NXP Semiconductors is at the forefront of technological innovation, pushing boundaries in machine learning, vision, voice recognition, security, wired and wireless connectivity, wireless charging, embedded operating systems, multicore software, configuration tools, and functional safety. With a global presence and a team of over 33,100 innovators, NXP develops solutions that power smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and intelligent IoT applications. Our advances in AI-driven processing, secure communications, and high-performance computing are shaping the future of embedded systems. In the Czech Republic, NXP Semiconductors Czech Republic operates two research centers, strategically located in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm and Brno. Additionally, we foster collaboration through two university meeting points in Ostrava and Brno, supporting the next generation of engineers and researchers. Our strong, collaborative culture keeps teams stable, engaged, and thriving, with employees enjoying long-term growth, meaningful connections, and competitive rewards.

Tropic Square is a European fabless semiconductor company providing verifiable device integrity for the next generation of connected hardware/for the most demanding embedded hardware/for future-proof connected devices. We are shifting the industry away from "security-through-obscurity" by providing the first open-architecture secure element that places control back into the hands of the developer. Our flagship IC, TROPIC01, serves as a verifiable Hardware Root of Trust for Edge AI, robotics, automotive ECUs, critical infrastructure and industrial IoT. Built on a RISC-V core, it is designed for those who want future-proof security (serious security technology that evolves with their business) for devices that need the utmost level of security.

ASICentrum, established in 1992 in Prague is a design center of EM Microelectronic and ETA, belonging to the Swatch Group. EM Microelectronic is a semiconductor manufacturer specialized in the design and production of ultra-low power, low voltage integrated circuits (IC) for battery-operated and field-powered applications across diverse consumer and automotive industries. It developed and manufactured the smallest and the lowest power consuming Bluetooth chip on the market, the top performing optical sensors for optical gaming mice, the broad portfolio of RFID devices including the world-first dual-frequency NFC + RAIN RFID em|echo and energy harvesting devices for wearables.

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Czech Technical University in Prague

We are a Czech technology company with over 30 years of history and a part of the Swedish company Axis Communications. We develop modern IP intercoms, access control systems, and communication solutions, ranging from hardware to cloud services. Although we operate globally across the EMEA, Americas, and APAC markets, we maintain a friendly and open corporate culture based on the values of THINK BIG, ALWAYS OPEN, and ACT AS ONE. We give people the space to come up with new ideas, take responsibility, and participate in projects with an international impact, while supporting their professional development and a healthy work-life balance.

STMicroelectronics is a global leader in semiconductor technologies, providing innovative and energy-efficient products and solutions that power electronics at the heart of everyday life, from smart mobility and industrial automation to IoT, communications infrastructure, and personal electronics, as well as markets such as automotive, industrial, consumer, and networking equipment. The company operates a vertically integrated business model, combining advanced R&D, proprietary manufacturing technologies, and a broad product portfolio to serve thousands of customers worldwide, including major global OEMs and leading emerging innovators. With a strong commitment to sustainability, ST integrates environmental, social, and governance principles into its strategy, aiming for carbon neutrality and responsible innovation. Its diverse, multicultural teams and worldwide presence—including the ST Prague site with nearly 200 employees comprising IC designers, products experts, and applications engineers—enabling close collaboration with customers and partners, helping them bring products to market faster and supporting the digital and sustainable transformation of society.

SYSGO is the leading European provider of real-time operating systems for critical embedded applications. Our products have been designed to meet the highest requirements when it comes to Safety and Security. Our customers are leading players in the Avionics & Defense, Space, Railway, Automotive and Industrial Automation and Medical industries, who use our PikeOS product as a platform for critical systems that need to be certified against industry-specific Safety and Security standards.