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In October, Prague will once again become the hub of the startup scene. Czech Startup Week will bring together startups, investors, corporations, and the public sector, offering an even more diverse program. The event will once again feature the #demoday competition, where startups from the Technology Incubation program and ESA BIC Czech Republic will present their projects and compete for a spot in the Tech Happy Hours finals. 👉 Read more

The eleventh meeting of founders from the Technology Incubation Program and ESA BIC Czech Republic focused this time on “aha” moments and experiences that help move projects forward. Discussions centered on sales, marketing, and technology transfer, and the roundtable sessions provided opportunities to share experiences, make new connections, and find concrete solutions. 👉 Photo Gallery

The fourth annual conference will bring together startups, researchers, investors, and experts in the field of biotechnology. We’re partnering with the event again this year, and startups from the Tech4Life Hub will be there – both in the pitch session and the poster session. Join us!


An investment of more than eight billion in the Bohumil plant – a project also supported by CzechInvest – will strengthen the Czech pharmaceutical industry and open up new opportunities for research, innovation, and collaboration with startups. 👉Press release

Over the past ten years, the Space Incubator has supported more than 70 companies, which today employ over 500 people and generated revenue of over 300 million crowns last year. The program is now heading into its next decade and plans to open a new branch in Plzeň. 👉 Read more


Are you interested in space technology and working within an innovation ecosystem? Then apply for this position, where you’ll connect companies, research organizations, and the European Space Agency to open up new opportunities for the use of space technology and satellite data.

We visited the place where the future of technology is being shaped! Over 70 Czech and Slovak startups gathered at the CZ/SK Tech Founders Meet-up. Among them were this year’s Creative Business Czechia finalists, NABERIUS TECH and FLÆ Robotics.


How can artificial intelligence help hotels meet guests’ growing expectations while maintaining a personal touch? You’ll learn this and much more in an interview with Filip Link from the startup FLÆ Robotics.


European Mobility Week promotes sustainable transportation, better public spaces, and healthier physical activity in cities and towns. Get involved by submitting your project or activity and become part of a Europe-wide campaign that inspires people to adopt more sustainable modes of transportation.

The first cross-sector meeting brought together startups, public administration, and other players in the innovation ecosystem. Discussions focused on collaboration with the public sector, testing innovations in cities, and securing investment for further growth. 👉 Key takeaways



Europe is building a network of AI Factories that will provide access to cutting-edge computing infrastructure for the development and testing of AI-based solutions. New opportunities are also opening up for Czech startups – one example is Mypaperwork.ai from our AI Hub. 👉 Learn more about the project

A laboratory equipped with a quantum polygon has been established at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the Czech Technical University in Prague for research, testing, and education in the field of quantum technologies. In the future, it could become part of a European infrastructure for secure communication. 👉 Learn more

✔️ Kardi AI is the first Czech startup to win the title of Best HealthTech Startup
✔️ NABERIUS TECH is part of the Czech delegation at the Latitude59 conference in Tallinn
✔️ Monika Štěpánová from Lightly has advanced to the European round of Forbes 30 Under 30
✔️ Kapnetix, Veska Games, and Cyber Sail Consulting presented at Game Access
✔️ Robot trainer Megi Mejdrechová from Robotwin appeared on the JICtalk podcast
✔️ Brakee, with its remote-controlled brake for children’s bikes, was featured in an interview with BusinessInf
✔️ ECOTEN Urban Comfort, OCCO Vision, Treetino, CircuParts, and Windees showcased their products at the Smart City Summit & Expo in Taiwan
✔️ Literary Universe at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026
✔️ PLASTIC GUYS officially launched a unique production line for the largest recycled panels
How does the Czech startup ecosystem fare in a European comparison? According to a new ESNA analysis, the Czech Republic has moved up from 26th to 19th place, but it is not yet among the leaders. Access to capital remains a weak point, and it will be crucial for the further development of startups and the entire ecosystem. 👉 Read more


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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