Do you use the KAROLINA supercomputer for your research? You now have the opportunity to receive expert support to help speed up your calculations and use your allocated computational resources more efficiently.
IT4Innovations has been involved in the activities of the POP Centre of Excellence since 2018. Users of the KAROLINA supercomputer can take advantage of the services and support provided by POP3 – Performance Optimisation and Productivity Centre of Excellence – free of charge.
Ostrava, 18 March 2026 – IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center, part of VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, unveils five cutting-edge projects, known as research flagships, which will push the boundaries of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies in the coming years and support Czech and European research and industry.
This year, IT4Innovations celebrates 15 years since its establishment. Over this time, the centre has built a leading national supercomputing infrastructure – from Anselm, Salomon and Barbora, through Karolina and Barbora NG, to its participation in the operation of one of Europe’s most powerful supercomputers, LUMI, and now also the Czech Republic’s first quantum computer, VLQ.
IT4Innovations warmly invites you to the High Performance Computing in Science and Engineering 2026 international conference (HPCSE 2026), which will take place on 18–21 May 2026 in the Beskydy Mountains at the Horský hotel Soláň.
Researchers from IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center, part of VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, have, together with partners, developed a system that enables more precise analysis of the risk of outages in electrical and communication networks in the Czech Republic. Using open-source software and Barbora and Karolina supercomputers, they can quickly simulate long-term network operation, identify critical points, and plan maintenance to reduce the risk of large-scale failures.
Ostrava, 12 February 2026 – Europe and Japan are entering a new phase of collaboration in supercomputing and quantum technologies through the Q-Neko project. This initiative brings together leading research organisations and technology companies from both regions to jointly develop new types of computing solutions for the future. Czech experts from IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center, part of VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, are also involved in the project.
This year, representatives of IT4Innovations actively participated for the first time in a prestigious Asian conference focused on supercomputing and high-performance computing — SCA/HPCAsia 2026. The event took place in Osaka, Japan, and attracted 2,636 participants from 45 countries. The programme focused on HPC, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies. Keynote speakers included experts from the United States, Japan, and Europe. The conference also featured an exhibition section showcasing 100 institutions, companies, and research projects, including six innovative start-ups.
Czech Republic, 29 January 2026 – Scientists at IT4Innovations, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, have developed a new artificial intelligence model capable of detecting epileptic seizures from EEG recordings of brain activity with high accuracy. When tested on clinical data, the system achieved an average accuracy of 96 percent. The research results were published in the Neurocomputing journal.
An international team of scientists, including experts from IT4Innovations, has revealed where excited states are localised in carbon dots and how accessible they are to the surrounding environment. Using supercomputer simulations and laboratory experiments, the researchers described the internal organisation of carbon dots, opening the way to their more efficient use in sensors and photocatalysis.
Researchers from IT4Innovations have succeeded in the Czech Science Foundation (GACR) funding competition. They will carry out three standard research projects, including one as the principal investigator and two as project partners. The supported projects focus on advanced materials, 3D-printed structures, and topological phenomena in electronics.
CLARA Center of Excellence, a research centre that includes VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, announces a call for applications for the first edition of the international CLARA Young Innovator Award 2026 competition.
An international team of scientists, including experts from VSB–Technical University of Ostrava, has developed a new type of plasmonic photocatalyst capable of converting biomass into key raw materials for bioplastic production with high efficiency and selectivity using solar energy. The research results, which represent a significant step towards more sustainable chemical manufacturing, have been published in the prestigious journal Nature Catalysis.
Diamond may be the ultimate symbol of hardness, but new research shows that its exceptional strength depends on more than just chemical composition. Two recent studies published in the journal Carbon reveal that the mechanical performance of nanodiamond materials is governed primarily by their internal structure at the nanoscale. The research was carried out with the help of IT4Innovations supercomputers.
The city of Ostrava hosted another edition of the National EOSC CZ Conference under the title Long Live Research Data. The two-day event brought together more than 100 experts from universities, research organizations, data centers, libraries, funding agencies, and public institutions. The program offered plenary sessions, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops focused on current challenges in research data management, sharing, and reuse.
In mid-November, the doors of Supercomputing Conference 25 (SC25) opened in St. Louis. The AI boom, the rise of quantum technologies and 16,500 participants turned the America’s Center Convention Complex into a place where the changing future of computing could be seen in real time. And it was precisely within this global flow that IT4Innovations demonstrated that a Czech supercomputing centre plays a role that is visible on the world stage.
New research shows that introducing single atoms into specialised two-dimensional materials called MXenes, and subtly straining their structure, can significantly accelerate chemical reactions and prevent the “wandering” of polysulfides, giving lithium-sulphur batteries greater performance and stability.
The European Digital Innovation Hub Ostrava (EDIH Ostrava) has presented a new video spot that shows how companies can fundamentally transform their business processes and products through digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and supercomputing technologies. The EDIH Ostrava consists of two key organizations – VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO), specifically IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Center and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and the The Moravian-Silesian Innovation Centre (MSIC). This combination of cutting-edge research, computing power, and applied know-how enables it to provide businesses with unique support, often free of charge or at a fraction of the regular cost.
