Don’t miss the unique showcase of inspiring ideas from the 1st to 5th challenges of the largest Czech project to support young companies of the CzechInvest agency, which is part of the second year of the ambitious startup event Tech Happy Hours. The event will take place this year on 22 October 2025 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Planetarium Prague.
Innovators across progressive sectors of the Technology Incubation and ESA BIC Czech Republic project will present their projects to an expert jury and visitors from the world of business, investment, corporations or science. The top 20 will then become the main finalists, who will receive valuable prizes and advance to the Top Startup Selection at the Engaged Investment Conference. You can see what last year looked like here.
What can you look forward to?
Introducing the partners of the event
The main partners of the event are JPF Czech and StartupJobs.cz, while other partners include Insight PR, Envitrail, Engaged Investments Conference and the portal CzechStartups.gov.cz.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Introducing the jury
Meet also the jury that will be on site to judge our twenty finalists: Milan Špaček from JPF Czech, Matěj Krček from Purple Ventures, Ondřej Lipold of Tensore Ventures, Martin Olczyk of Techstars, Vanda Seidelova of Czech Founders a Zdeněk Havel from CzechInvest.
Interested in attending? Are you one of the incubated startups and friends of the Technology Incubation Project? Contact your incubation manager, project representative or email us at technologickainkubace@czechinvest.org.
Technology Incubation #demoday and the Tech Happy Hours conference, organised by CzechInvest and the Startup Kitchen platform with Czech Founders, is part of the Czech Startup Week initiative, which brings together all the key events of the Czech startup ecosystem into one week that showcases the best of what’s driving the world of innovation right now. It brings inspiring keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, pitch presentations for investors, networking opportunities and much more. For more information and the full programme, please visit here.
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