The Czech Nanotechnology Industries Association was founded on November 27, 2014, its president is Jiří Kůs. It brings together Czech nanotech companies from various industries, from the textile industry to biotechnology, environmental applications, optics, and the energetics. Some of them are using nanotechnology in manufacturing or in applications, others are developing and manufacturing final nanomaterials or products.
The aim of the Association is to represent the interests of Czech nanotechnology companies and research both at the national and world level. The Association builds on the good name that the Czech Republic has in this field in the world and is trying to spread the positive awareness about nanotechnologies in society. It also focuses on the active support of all opportunities for cooperation between industry and research. The association has 22 members.