GoKawiilCzech President honors AI researcher Tomáš Mikolov and Záchranka app creator Filip Maleňák
At a state ceremony in Prague Castle's Vladislav Hall on 28 October, the Czech President awarded state honors to two Brno University of Technology graduates: AI researcher Tomáš Mikolov and Filip Maleňák, creator of the Záchranka emergency mobile app. The recognitions mark their contributions to science, research and technology, with Maleňák's app noted for connecting users quickly to emergency services and locating nearby defibrillators.
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The dual honors highlight how academic research and practical civic technology can both be recognized at the highest state level, potentially raising public and institutional awareness of Brno University of Technology's role in producing globally relevant innovators. Mikolov's recognition could further validate Czech contributions to artificial intelligence research, while Maleňák's award may encourage wider adoption of life-saving apps built on accessible technology.
- Two Brno University of Technology graduates received state honors from the Czech President on 28 October.
- AI researcher Tomáš Mikolov was honored for his contributions to artificial intelligence.
- Filip Maleňák was recognized for creating the Záchranka emergency medical mobile app.
Source: vut.cz — Cis Vut, 2026-10-29
Published there as: “Tomáš Mikolov awarded the Medal of Merit by the President of the Czech Republic”
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