▌NTU Beyond Borders: 探索捷克百年企業與創新創業，解開波希米亞的神秘面紗！
今年暑假，臺大國際處與捷克台灣商會 攜手合作，首度推出「捷克百年企業暨創新創業見習團」。不僅走進捷克的核心地帶，更從企業、新創、社會影響力及文化等多元面向，解鎖捷克的DNA，同時也見證了臺灣與捷克之間堅實的友誼！
見習團拜會了捷克參議院 外交國防安全委員會主席費雪 (Fischer)、駐捷克代表處柯良叡大使、捷克台灣商會會長Pavel Divis，以及歐洲價值安全中心。透過與這些重要人士的交流，深刻了解臺、捷兩國如何因為理念相似 與產業互補，發展出近年來密不可分的友好關係。
見習團深入捷克科技核心，探訪多家新創與大廠，親眼見證捷克的技術硬實力。我們參訪 HiLase 尖端雷射研究中心、創下金氏世界紀錄的 Prusa Research 3D 列印公司，並走進百年汽車品牌 Škoda 工廠，直擊完整的汽車生產線。此外，也與引進臺灣工具機的 TGS、全球航太照明領導者 AVEO Engineering，以及臺灣政府投資的虛擬實境公司 VRgineers 交流，了解臺灣科技與捷克的產業如何緊密連結。我們更與共享單車服務商 Rekola 對話，探討共享經濟的發展趨勢。
這趟旅程不只探索科技，更深度體驗捷克的文化底蘊。我們在百年工廠學習玻璃工藝，親手製作藝術品；認識卡爾奇曼的傳奇技術，體驗動畫製作的樂趣；並探究捷克國寶級的木偶戲工藝。此外，我們也拜訪將老舊酒廠活化為文創區的 Smíchov 街區，並前往如詩如畫的溫泉小鎮卡羅瓦維利，與影展策展人進行深度對話，體驗捷克豐富多元的文化面貌。
這次見習之旅讓同學們深刻體驗到，捷克不只是一個神秘的國度，更是一個充滿創新與活力的產業沃土。
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▌NTU Beyond Borders: Exploring Czech Republic's Centuries-Old Companies and Innovative Startups, Unveiling the Mysteries of Bohemia!
This summer, the NTU OIA partnered with the CTBC Czech Taiwanese Business Chamber launched the "NTU x CTBC Traineeship: Czechia - Entrepreneurship in Motion". The program did more than just take participants to the heart of the Czech Republic, it also unravelled the nation's DNA through exploring diverse perspectives on business, startups, social impact, and culture, all while sampling the solid friendship between Taiwan and the Czech Republic.
The group met with key figures, including Pavel Fischer, Chairperson of the Czech Senate's Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Security; Ambassador Ke Liang-ruey, Taiwan's representative to the Czech Republic Tchaj-wan v Česku ; Pavel Diviš, Chairman of the Czech-Taiwanese Business Chamber; and the European Values Center for Security Policy. These meetings provided deep insights into how Taiwan and the Czech Republic have developed such a close and inseparable relationship in recent years, thanks to their shared values and complementary industries.
Participants delved into the core of Czech technology, visiting numerous startups and major companies to see the nation's technological prowess firsthand. We visited the Hilase Centre cutting-edge laser research center, Prusa Research 3D printers , a 3D printing company that holds a Guinness World Record, and the Škoda factory to see the complete production line of this century-old car brand.
Discussions were also had with TGS, a company that imports Taiwanese machine tools; Aveo Engineering, a global leader in aerospace lighting; and Vrgineers, a virtual reality company in which the Taiwanese government has invested. These conversations highlighted the close connections between Taiwanese technology and Czech industry. We also spoke with the bike-sharing service Rekola to discuss trends in the sharing economy.
Technology was not the only focus of this visit—it was also a deep dive into Czech culture. We learned glassmaking at a century-old factory, creating our own art; we learned about the legendary techniques of KarelZeman and the fun of animation production; and we explored the craftsmanship behind Czech marionettes, a national treasure.
We also visited the Smíchov district, where an old brewery has been revitalized into a creative hub, and the picturesque spa town of KarlovyVary, where we had an in-depth conversation with a film festival curator, experiencing the rich and diverse facets of Czech culture.
This internship program helped students appreciate the Czech Republic not as a distant or unfamiliar country, but as a dynamic centre of innovation and a thriving industrial hub.
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