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Positioned in the heart of Europe, it offers easy access to major transport routes (motorways D1 and D55) and more than 10 strategically located industrial zones with developed infrastructure and excellent transport accessibility.

The region has a long tradition in the footwear, rubber, engineering and automotive industries. The region is home to over 1,200 manufacturing companies employing around 25% of the workforce. Successful investments by companies such as ON Semiconductor, Continental Barum and Nestlé Czech Republic bear witness of its investor attractiveness.

The entrepreneurial spirit of the region inspired by Tomáš Baťa is still flourishing. There are 134,374 entrepreneurs, 76% of whom are self-employers. Investors benefit from financial incentives and advice from ZRIA, TIC, API and CzechInvest.

The Zlín region offers a skilled workforce in technical fields. Ranked 47th in Eastern Europe according to QS Top Uni's, Tomas Bata University educates experts in the creative industries and engineering. Research and development are supported by the CEBIA-Tech and Polymer Systems Centers.

Zlín is home to prestigious development centers that support cutting-edge research and innovation. Cooperation between universities, research centers and companies creates an ideal environment for technological progress.

The region supports talents in design, film, animation and marketing through educational programs at all levels. Tomas Bata University has 1,589 students focused on the creative industries: 1,082 in design, film and animation and 507 in marketing.

The region offers a high quality of life and a work-life balance. With 43.7% of the city’s forested area, Zlín is one of the greenest cities in the Czech Republic. It actively promotes a sustainable lifestyle and implements ecological projects on unused areas.

The Zlín region welcomes foreign investment and offers support for entering the Czech market. With 26,535 foreign residents, many companies here employ expats, contributing to the diversity of the workforce and creating a favorable environment for global talent.

The Zlín region is an ideal place for the development of brownfield and greenfield projects. It offers 220 brownfield sites and several former industrial areas with great potential for revitalization.

With its natural wealth, the Zlín region offers great investment opportunities in the area of health and wellness. Nearby Luhačovice, one of the best spa towns in Central Europe, attracts over 30,000 visitors annually.