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Newsletter Insider | December 2024

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NUMBER OF THE MONTH: 153

Is the number of startups that have applied to the fifth Technology Incubation Challenge. The area of Artificial Intelligence (47) was the most interested, followed by Creative Industries (34), Tech4Life (33), EcoTech (19), Mobility (13) and Advanced Tech & Materials (7). These key areas reflect the programme’s strategic focus on fostering innovation in sectors with high potential for the future.

Starting in 2022, we are helping to develop Czech innovative companies with the goal of supporting up to 250 startups with CZK 680 million. We are currently working with nearly 180 startups, most of them in the areas of AI, creative industries and EcoTech. See 👉 complete data report.

WE HAVE ESTABLISHED A PARTNERSHIP WITH CZEPS

CzechInvest and CEPS, the main transmission system operator in the Czech Republic, have established cooperation to support the development of modern technologies in the energy sector and sustainability. The partnership will connect the startup ecosystem with the expertise and needs of a key player in the energy sector. The collaboration will take place through the EcoTech Hub, for example in the form of hackathons and demo days that will support the scouting of innovative solutions. 👉 Read the press release

RESONECT TECHNOLOGY PRESENTED THEIR PROJECT TO THE MINISTER

Representatives of Resonect Technology presented their innovative Felix smart level meter project, which is being developed with the support of the EcoTech Hub, to Environment Minister Petr Hladík. Its aim is to create a device for easy monitoring of water levels in reservoirs and efficient resource management.

STARTUP DYNANIC RECEIVES SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT

Tensor Ventures and other angel investors invest 550,000 euros in our alumni startup DYNANICwhich has been incubated. This spin-off has developed a technology that improves the efficiency and performance of programmable chips in demanding computations. In addition, DYNANIC recently successfully represented the Czech Republic at the Semicon trade fair in Munich.

CREATIVE BUSINSESS CUP REGISTRATION OPEN

A reminder that we are still you can still apply to the competition for the most creative startup in the Czech Republic. This is a unique opportunity for creative projects, where the winner will not only receive a prestigious award, but will also advance to the world finals in Copenhagen, where they will compete for funding and support from international mentors. Last year we celebrated success with our E-CAFEBIKE, and in 2023, Czech startup Nebesys even dominated the global finals!

SUCCESS STORIES OF OUR STARTUPS: IRMA AND DOLBITE

On the aktuálně.cz website you can read the article about the startup IRMAwhich has received investment and their product is heading to market to improve the level of safety in everyday life. Next up in an interview for euro.cz, the founder of Dolbite Jana Večerková shared the successes of the Czech educational app, which received an investment of 1.6 million euros.

WE TOOK PART IN A DISCUSSION ON MOBILITY TRENDS

Our Mobility Innovation Hub was also presented at the InnoVerse conference, organised by the Moravian-Silesian Innovation Centre. Hub Director Jan Bízik moderated the panel discussion How to turn the automotive crisis in the EU into new opportunities, where together with guests from Hyundai, BRANO GROUP, EY and the academic sector, they discussed trends in autonomous driving, alternative drives and the MaaS concept.

ELECTRIC BIKES WITH SOUL: E-CAFEBIKE

Read new interview with our startup E-CAFEBIKE, winner of the national round of the Creative Business Cup 2024. How do they combine honest craftsmanship with the production of original electric bikes and cargo carts? Its founder Jan Malina reveals the inspiration, approach to sustainability and plans for further growth.

CLEAN MOBILITY, STARTUPS AND PARTNERSHIPS: AN INTERVIEW WITH HUB DIRECTOR

In the interview with Jan Bízik for the zdopravy.cz portal, you will learn how MIH supports startups in the field of smart technologies and electromobility, how the Czech Republic stands in the implementation of clean mobility compared to other countries or with which partners it cooperates in this area.

MAMA TELMA AI WINNER AI AWARDS

This year’s winner of the AI Awards in the public administration category is our startup MAMA TELMA AI for creating Adele, a conversational assistant that modernized recruitment for the Czech Army. The AI Awards is the only professional award in the field of artificial intelligence in the Czech Republic that highlights innovative projects with technological and social impact. 👉 I want to know more

WE ATTENDED A SLUSH IN HELSINKI

One of the largest startup events in Europe welcomed over 13,000 participants from innovators and investors, and the Technology Incubation startups were also present. Lakmoos AI and its CEO Kamila Zahradníčková presented how AI is changing market research and enabling companies to get feedback without live respondents. During the Beer & Pitch format, they also confirmed their potential in the international market Inovec Technology, MAMA TELMA AI, Mewery a Wereldo.com.

KARDI AI IN AN INTERVIEW FOR E15.CZ

Cardi AI from our AI Hub, has developed technology for real-time patient monitoring that can save lives. This breakthrough contribution to the healthcare industry has secured them a win at Demoday and the Vodafone Idea of the Year competition. Read the interview with this successful startup.

WE ARE LAUNCHING THE DIANA ACCELERATION PROGRAMME

CzechInvest and the Ministry of Defence are launching one of the NATO accelerator sites of the DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic) programme in January. This is the first accelerator of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe, which aims to support and accelerate innovation in the security sector. 👉 Read the press release

APPLICATIONS OPEN

Do you have an innovative idea that can influence the future of technology? TWIST Program offers support for projects in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and microelectronics, helping to translate research results into practical applications. The public competition is open to companies of all sizes in collaboration with partners from the business and research community. Applications can be submitted until 12 February 2025.

BE THERE WITH US: EVENTS IN 2025

Also in 2025, we are expecting a number of interesting events that will offer startups opportunities to network, collaborate and present themselves to investors. As part of the events we organise ourselves, we are planning, for example, regular quarterly meet-upswhere participants of the Technology Incubation and ESA BIC Czech Republic projects meet. We also prepare competitions such as Creative Business Cup, Demoday or AI Startup Pitch Contest, which allow startups to present their innovative solutions to investors and VC fund representatives. You can also look forward to the eighth edition of the festival Czech Space Week, focused on cooperation in the space industry.

At the same time, we will be a partner of a number of other prestigious conferences and events, such as Machine Learning Prague, focused on artificial intelligence and industrial applications, Sustainability Summit, dedicated to strategies for a sustainable future, or Anifilm, supporting creative production. There will also be events such as URBIS, linking smart city solutions, or the Prague.BIO Conference with the topics of biotechnology and innovation. And that’s not all, check out 📅 our calendarso you don’t miss anything!

This project was implemented with financial support from the state budget through the Ministry of Industry and Trade in the programme The Country for the Future.

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