Since October 2025, the Innovation Center of the Ústí nad Labem Region (ICUK) has become a proud partner Czech Startup Association, a nationwide organization bringing together key players in the Czech startup scene. The partnership symbolizes another step in ICUK's long-term mission - to support innovation, entrepreneurship and the emergence of new technology companies not only in the region, but also at the national level.
"The partnership with the Czech Startup Association is a natural continuation of our efforts to connect talent, ideas and capital. ICUK has been at the origin of dozens of innovative projects that are changing the regional and national economy today. We are pleased that thanks to this cooperation we can be even more involved in shaping the Czech startup environment", said Martin Mata, director of the Innovation Center of the Ústí nad Labem Region.
The aim of the cooperation is to strengthen the voice of regional innovation centers in the national debate on the development of entrepreneurship, to bring practical experience to it and to actively contribute to the creation of better conditions for startups across the Czech Republic.
The Czech Startup Association brings together entrepreneurs, investors, incubators, universities and other institutions that work together to make the Czech Republic a country where startups thrive, grow and stay. ICUK brings to this cooperation not only its know-how in the field of acceleration and mentoring, but also experience in developing regional innovation infrastructure.
"We believe that by linking our activities with the Czech Startup Association, we will create an even stronger bridge between the regions and the national startup scene. Our goal is for the Ústí nad Labem Region to produce companies that will be competitive not only in the Czech Republic, but also in Europe.", added Nikola Slamková, ICUK business support manager.
With this step, ICUK confirms its place among the main drivers of the Czech innovation scene and reiterates its commitment to supporting entrepreneurs with a vision to change the world around them.
