He joined NANOPROGRESS in 2014 and worked under the leadership of Karel Havlíček until 2019. Havlíček’s transition to the Ministry of Industry and Trade brought valuable contacts to the cluster. After taking over the leadership, however, Komárek faced a challenging period during which the cluster struggled with financial difficulties and the threat of know-how theft (not from the former management, but from founding members). During this time, the cluster managed to submit more than 2,027 project calls, including international innovation projects.

After a serious cardiac incident, Komárek realised the need for change—he began to approach both his work and life differently, emphasising gradual steps, perseverance, and balance, as these are, in his view, the key to achieving a long-term vision.

In April 2020, together with Technical Director Tomáš Janoušek, Komárek founded the spin-off company Nanotech Dynamics. Their goal was to transfer a globally unique nanofiber production technology into industrial practice—building a manufacturing facility, implementing innovative projects, and expanding the use of this technology across various sectors, from filtration to healthcare. It is now 2025, and since the company’s founding, many significant developments have taken place. Tomáš Janoušek had been leading technological development within NANOPROGRESS since 2016/2017, and in 2020, the team reached a crucial realisation—the next step in development would be transitioning from fine-tuning the technology to building industrial production lines.

In 2020 and 2021, they began consolidating the team that would bring this ambitious vision to life. Those familiar with NANOPROGRESS know that the team in the spin-off Nanotech Dynamics is identical to the NANOPROGRESS team, which allowed for a seamless continuation of previous research and development. In 2021, the Nanotech Dynamics team, through a real estate agent, identified a plot suitable for building a facility. Unfortunately, the agent acted unethically—after requesting supporting documents from NANOPROGRESS, which he had prepared for nearly CZK 20,000, he then sold the plot to another buyer. At the beginning of 2022, Komárek and Janoušek decided to resolve the situation in their own way—they applied for a mortgage and purchased a house with land, which then began to be managed by Tomáš Janoušek’s father, an experienced builder with more than 25 years of practice. This was followed by an extensive reconstruction aimed at creating a modern base: offices on the upper floor, laboratories, storage areas, and production spaces on the ground floor. The project also included preparation for the future installation of solar panels and the demanding certification of clean rooms. This required a complete rebuild—only the foundation walls of the original structure remained. The facility is located next to an electrical substation, which enabled direct connection to the required power capacity.

In 2023, the company applied to ČEZ for an increase in electrical connection capacity to 160 amperes, which was implemented in September 2025. An environment for air-conditioning units was built—units capable of filtering the air up to ten times per hour, allowing the facility to meet strict cleanroom standards. However, these units are extremely energy-intensive and weigh several tons, so part of the building’s structure had to be reinforced. Nanotech Dynamics will present its new facility to the public on 20 November 2025 at the NANOCZECH event.

Since 2023, Nanotech Dynamics has been cooperating with the Technical University of Liberec and VÚTS on the development of new production lines for nanofiber manufacturing. While NANOPROGRESS has research and development facilities in Liberec, Nanotech Dynamics is based in Jeřmanice, where the manufacturing equipment is located. Research is conducted primarily at NANOPROGRESS, where polymers, materials, and standardisation procedures are tested. Once development is completed, production is transferred to the Nanotech Dynamics facility, where serial manufacturing takes place.

In 2023, the company began optimising and scaling its technology. A quality-control system was installed that enables real-time measurement of the deposited nanofiber layer—an essential feature at production speeds of up to 75 meters per minute. At this stage, it is practically impossible to distinguish the nanofibers with the naked eye. Since 2024, Nanotech Dynamics has been focusing on the development and production of nanofiber structures, which it has been gradually introducing into practice among the members of the NANOPROGRESS cluster. The company also launched custom manufacturing and is capable of producing both nanofiber yarns and planar nanofiber structures.

The technologies used by the company are licensed from NANOPROGRESS, which, together with its partners, owns 17 patents and utility models, including 4 global patents for the technology itself. Additional intellectual property is held by the Technical University of Liberec, which, following mutual negotiations, granted Nanotech Dynamics the status of an exclusive partner for the commercial use of these results.

NANOPROGRESS has been engaged in nanofiber research and development since 2010, investing substantial financial resources and know-how into this field. Members of the cluster can make use of research results through licenses under accessible conditions, while NANOPROGRESS continues to secure new projects, funding, and support for bringing the resulting products to market.

Key achievements and milestones (2025)

This year marks a major milestone for NANOPROGRESS and its spin-off, Nanotech Dynamics. The team succeeded in fine-tuning nanofiber structures for filtration applications and achieving two essential goals—boosting productivity beyond the level of the competition and ensuring homogeneous production quality. The newly developed filters achieve nearly 100% efficiency in capturing particles as small as 100 nm, outperforming commercially available filters on the global market. Optimisation of the production process took approximately three quarters of a year.

The company can now produce nanofiber yarns wound directly onto filter cartridges, opening new possibilities for applications in swimming pools, whirlpools, and water reservoirs. The filters offer long service life, and the team is working on their regeneration through flushing and backwash cycles. The goal is to reduce the use of chemicals in water treatment and achieve higher water purity. Nanotech Dynamics is preparing a marketing campaign for product launch in 2026, with product photography and promotional activities already underway.

Cooperation and synergy

NANOPROGRESS actively collaborates with several partners from the NCA - CEDEG, the Klastr MECHATRONIKA, CzechImplant, and others. These partnerships give rise to new projects, such as cooperation with Brno’s Trauma Hospital, where nanofiber wound dressings are being tested. Early results indicate faster and better-quality healing, and patients appreciate the painless dressing changes. Collaboration is now expanding to Ukraine as well, where the first shipment of nanofiber dressings will be sent in 2026 as part of humanitarian aid.

Infrastructure Development and New Production Lines

Today, NANOPROGRESS has 67 members and is managing 20 active projects. As part of its infrastructure expansion, it is building the largest nanofiber production line in the world—measuring 6 × 11 meters and containing several technological chambers. The project involves Tomáš Janoušek, who has been working with the technology since 2015. The company is also expanding its production capacities with new equipment, including a laser cutter, laminating machine, and sterilisation unit. In the future, it plans to expand the facility with a new hall.

International Activities and Recognition

NANOPROGRESS is also active at the European level through the CEDEG platform, which it co-founded in 2023 together with Ivo Říha. The association brings together 11 clusters from across the EU and focuses on meta-plastic and environmental technologies. Four international projects are currently being prepared.

In November 2025, NANOPROGRESS will be defending its Gold Label of Cluster Excellence—for the third time. The organisation has held this certificate continuously for eight years, confirming its high level of management and quality. NANOPROGRESS currently employs 30 people, reflecting its growth and breadth of activities.

“We are open to new ideas and projects. If you are interested in collaborating, contact us—we will gladly connect you with our partners and recommend suitable entities from the European network,” concluded Luboš Komárek.