What Technical University of Liberec does

Technical University of Liberec (Technická univerzita v Liberci, TUL) is a public university in Liberec, Czech Republic, established by law No. 111/1998 Coll. on Higher Education, with origins dating to 1953. It operates seven faculties (mechanical engineering, textile engineering, science/humanities/education, economics, arts and architecture, mechatronics/informatics/interdisciplinary studies, and health studies) plus the CXI research institute (Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation). Total headcount is reported in the 1,001-5,000 range, of which 204 are researchers at CXI. The institution has produced 2,990 professional publications and developed 100 patented solutions, and holds the European Commission HR Excellence in Research Award continuously since 2020.

The university's core activities divide across three pillars: degree education (undergraduate through doctoral across eight faculties), applied research (CXI executes approximately 100 research projects per year, of which 78 national and 13 international, spanning nanomaterials, nanofiber production, competitive engineering, system integration, software and AI, and environmental analysis), and contracted R&D services delivered to 200+ industrial partners including Škoda Auto, Elmarco, Preciosa, Česká zbrojovka, Innogy, UJV, Atrea, and Motol University Hospital. CXI operates proprietary industrial-scale Nanospider NS Line 1WS500U nanofiber equipment, accredited analytical laboratories for water/soil/air testing, ESG/sustainability assessment services, and is active in cross-border initiatives such as the Interreg Saxony-Czech MiReCC project (2026) and the Czech-German AI4MultiDirectAM applied-AI consortium.

The revenue model combines Czech government block-grant funding (tied to student FTE and weighted research output), competitive national and EU research grants, and direct-billed R&D, analytical, and ESG services rendered through CXI to enterprise clients. Distribution is direct: prospective students apply through the electronic E-přihláška portal at stag.tul.cz, while industry clients engage CXI via direct enterprise sales for contract research and laboratory measurements. Marketing channels span the T-UNI magazine/news portal, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, open days, summer schools, and industry forums. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; CXI's recent 68% AIAG sustainability rating (2026) cleared the Volkswagen Group supplier threshold of 64%, materially expanding addressable contract research in the automotive sector.

Name

Technical University of Liberec

Legal name

Technická univerzita v Liberci

Website

https://tul.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Technical University of Liberec is a Czech public university operating seven faculties plus the CXI nanomaterials research institute, delivering degree education, applied research, and contracted R&D services to 200+ industrial partners across automotive, defense, energy, and healthcare sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education and Applied Research

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Engineering Services (541330), Engineering Services (54133), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF), Quality Management & Regulatory Compliance (CLIA/CAP/ISO) for Labs (HLACAMAH)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Applied research services
• Nanomaterials research
• Contract R&D services
• Engineering degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Liberec

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Educational activities: Public university funded primarily through government allocation based on student enrollment and performance metrics in education and research.
2. Research grants and projects: CXI solves approximately 100 research projects per year, including national projects (78) and international projects (13), funded through competitive grant mechanisms.
3. Research and development services: CXI provides R&D services in nanomaterials, engineering, and software solutions to industrial partners, generating revenue through contract research and analytical services.
4. Publishing and library services: University publishing house and library services as supplementary revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Technical University of Liberec is a public university delivering higher-education degree programs across seven faculties (mechanical engineering, textile engineering, science/humanities/education, economics, arts and architecture, mechatronics, health studies) and through CXI conducts applied contract research in nanomaterials, competitive engineering, and software/AI systems integration for industrial partners. CXI additionally operates an accredited analytical laboratory providing water, soil, and air testing services.

Product overview

Technical University of Liberec operates as a multi-faculty public university with CXI TUL (Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation) as its primary research center. The university offers educational programs across seven faculties plus CXI, which provides research and development services in nanomaterials, competitive engineering, and system integration. CXI TUL's portfolio includes the Analytical Laboratory for environmental testing, specialized research divisions covering nanomaterials, engineering, and AI/software solutions, and ESG/sustainability services. With over 100 research projects annually and 204 employees, CXI TUL bridges academic research with industrial application through 200+ industrial partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CXI TUL: Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation - research center combining cutting-edge research with industry needs, providing R&D services in nanomaterials, engineering, and software solutions.
• CXI

Products and services

• CXI Analytical Laboratory Services Accredited analytical laboratory providing water, soil, and air testing services and solutions for cleaning environmentally affected areas, available to industrial clients and public-sector partners.
• CXI Contract R&D and Nanofiber Production Services CXI TUL provides contract research, applied R&D, and industrial-scale nanofiber production services to industrial partners in nanomaterials, competitive engineering, software/AI and systems integration.
• ESG and Sustainable Development Services Environmental, social, and governance services including sustainability rating self-assessment (e.g., AIAG SAQ), sustainability strategy development, and CSR/ESG reporting support for industrial partners.
• TUL Degree Programs (Bachelor/Master/Doctorate) Accredited undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across seven faculties of Technical University of Liberec, with a strong applied-research orientation and individual student attention.
• Continuing Education and University of the Third Age Lifelong learning and continuing-education programs, including the Centre for Further Education and the University of the Third Age, available to professionals and senior learners.
• International Summer Schools Short-term international summer school programs (e.g., textile structures, 2D/3D fabric construction, composites with textile reinforcement) delivered on campus for international students and exchange participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ research projects solved annually by CXI
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UJVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNuclear research institute trusted partner collaborating on nuclear technology research projects
• Škoda AutocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor automotive manufacturer trusted partner for research and development in materials and manufacturing technology
• ElmarcocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company partner in nanotechnology research and nanofiber applications
• Česká zbrojovkacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense and firearms manufacturer partner in engineering and materials research
• PreciosacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrystal and optical technology manufacturer partner in advanced materials collaboration
• Motol University HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Prague hospital partner in biomedical engineering research and health technology development
• AtreaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHVAC and air handling technology company partner in environmental technology research
• InnogyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy company partner in sustainability and energy research projects
• AwalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing partner in engineering and technology development
• AurenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner in collaborative research projects
• Association for Corporate Social Responsibility (A-CSR)minorOthersCXI became member of Association for Corporate Social Responsibility to advance sustainability and corporate responsibility goals
• AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group)minorOthersAutomotive industry organization whose SAQ questionnaire CXI participated in for sustainability rating
• Regional Hospital Liberec (KNL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary regional hospital partner for Faculty of Health Studies in research and clinical education cooperation
• Liberec RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government partner supporting healthcare studies and regional development initiatives
• Emergency Medical Service of Liberec Region (ZZS LK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional emergency medical service partner in emergency medicine education and research
• Gender Studies, o.p.s.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGender equality NGO collaborated on 'Na 1 lodi' project supporting equal opportunities, including external analysis of work-life balance, parental leave management, and career advancement barriers

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TULiberec
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TULiberec
• Facebookfacebook.com/TUL.cz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/technical-university-of-liberec
• Instagraminstagram.com/tuliberec

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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