Technology Incubation #demoday 2025 – registration for the competition

About the company:
15 we have been helping medium-sized companies in JPF Czech for years. Not as consultants, but as experienced interim managers who go straight into action and instead of presentations in a drawer bring concrete steps that really work. Together we find new opportunities for growth, uncover the true potential of the company, set achievable goals in realistic timeframes, or, after agreement, bring in an expert for the execution of company growth. Interim managers move the company forward quickly, efficiently and with a focus on results. They handle crisis moments and growth challenges with insight, discretion and full accountability. JPF Czech operates in the Czech Republic and Slovakia and is currently involved in the management of more than 150 companies. More on the web.

Workshop for the winners 1-3rd place:
Tame the director in you is a full-day practical seminar for business owners and directors who want to improve their leadership and manage their company with greater insight and efficiency. Jiří Jemelka shares specific experiences from dozens of companies he has led as an interim manager. He speaks frankly, without theory, with a dose of humor and stories from real practice. Participants get proven checklists, practical tools and concrete recommendations they can use immediately.

StartupJobs is a Czech online platform that helps innovative companies find the right people to take their business forward. More than 3,500 companies have found a new teammate through StartupJobs and more than 35,500 people have landed their dream job and moved forward in their careers through the platform. StartupJobs is not just a job portal, but a comprehensive guide to technology, startups and HR. For more, visit www. startupjobs.cz.

About the company:
We specialize in PR in the Czech Republic and abroad. We also help clients with communication of professional or complex topics. We have experience working for established companies, but also startups that operate a little differently. We’ve been helping clients with PR for 18 years, so we can advise you on what makes sense. Let’s talk about what you want to achieve! We’ll show you the way.

Workshop for winners (1st place):

If you are a startup a you have no experience in PR and media communication, we will prepare a 3-hour online workshop for you where we will discuss:

• What and who your startup is from a PR and communications perspective (what makes the project special, what makes it different)
• Where the project is heading in terms of communication (objectives + how to achieve them)
• Who is targeted (who are the target groups and what channels to set up for communication)
• The main message of the project (key messages and media-worthy topics)
• Communication with media and journalists (how to set it up or support it)

If you are a seasoned PR matador and want to expand abroad, we’ll set up a 3-hour online meeting to discuss:

• How to start PR in communication abroad (press releases, cooperation with a foreign agency)
• Paid PR in the USA (how to set up paid PR support)
• What events can support PR in the USA (participation in international events)
• How to set up PR in the USA from the Czech Republic (tips and tricks for setting up media relations and communicating with foreign media and journalists)

About the company:
EnviTrail is made up of a team of experts and professionals specialising in ESG reporting and strategy, carbon footprinting and life cycle assessment. It focuses on helping companies and organizations reduce their environmental footprint. It provides expert advice and practical training to meet environmental objectives and operate in line with current legislation. Through cooperation with partners, it is able to meet the needs of start-ups and the largest holding companies, offering a comprehensive portfolio of services related to setting up an environmental policy for a given entity.

EnviTrail is the first Czech company to pass the independent TÜV NORD audit for the field of Carbon Footprint Calculation. It builds on transparency, expertise, technically correct, economically sensible and data-driven approach. Since 2021, it has been guiding Czech and foreign companies through decarbonisation leading to more efficient production, cost reduction and greater competitiveness. More on the web.

Workshop for the winners (1st-3rd place):
Sustainability Manual See www. manualudrzitelnosti .cz for the Sustainability Manual together with a two-hour online training “How to use it and how to navigate the market requirements for sustainability, especially in the buyer-supplier chain”. Participants can also attend the training in person in Nové Butovice.

About the portal:
CzechStartups.gov.cz is the official website about the Czech startup scene, bringing everything important from the startup world to one place. Its goal is to offer a comprehensive overview of the Czech startup ecosystem, not only to aspiring entrepreneurs, but also to all startup enthusiasts and the general public. More at czechstartups.gov.cz

Media fulfillment for the winner (1st place):
1) Media space on www.czechstartups.gov.cz in the form of an interview in the series Paths of Success mapping the stories of startup projects and their founders – all bilingual (Czech and English)
2) Space in the regular newsletter and on 4 social networks with a reach of over 10k subscribers
3) Opportunity to blog in the news section with quotes from experts from your startup

About the conference:
Engaged is a prestigious venture capital conference that connects up to 500 active investors and ambitious company founders from Central and Eastern Europe and the Baltic States. It is a key platform for cross-border investment and collaboration – attracting not only major regional players, but also top investors from Western Europe looking to tap into the dynamic CEE ecosystem.

How is Engaged different? It is backed by active investors – DEPO Ventures and J&T Ventures. The program, the selection of guests and the overall concept are carefully designed with one goal in mind: to create a space for meaningful meetings, to open the way to real investment opportunities and to move the entire ecosystem forward. The 2025 edition will focus on Europe’s critical infrastructure and the key high-impact topics that will set the course for the strategic innovations of the future.

Prices:

• • Procedure for Top Startup Selection ( presentation of selected startups in front of investors), which is part of ENGAGED INVESTMENTS CONFERENCE by DEPO Ventures and J&T Ventures (jury selection – 5 startups from TOP 10)

• • Entrances to ENGAGED INVESTMENTS CONFERENCE – Thursday’s session for startups (for TOP 10)

Online pre-selection

• Registration via the form below is a prerequisite, by 7 September 2025 at the latest!
• We will then arrange an online meeting with you, which will include:
• A short introduction of both you and your startup
• Investor Pitch – 3 minutes (in English) – can be a presentation, 2 minutes for questions from the jury
• Evaluation criteria:
  • Market potential and competitive advantage
  • Presentation skills and speaking in English
  • Readiness for investment

In-person presentation on October 22 at Technology Incubation #demoday

• About 20 best will advance, the pitch will take place PHYSICALLY in the Planetarium
• The format and parameters of the pitch remain the same (AJ, 3 min., 2 min. jury questions)
• The jury will select the 3 best presentations + award one wild card

The condition is registration until 7 September 2025, you express your interest in participating in the competition.

The competition is open to startups from theTechnology Incubation projectand ESA BIC Czech Republic.

The competition is open to startups that are in incubation as of 15 July 2025, or that enter incubation after that date (until the closing date for applications to the competition). Incubation is defined by the date of the grant decision.

Last year’s winners (1st – 3rd place) are not eligible to participate.