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Worksheet.ws
The idea for Worksheet.ws was born in Michael Doubek's head at an unusual time - during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. He graduated in 2020, and his homeroom teacher was devoted to the class at that time, despite distance learning. She later described to him how demanding it was at that time. He remembered that she would correct assignments until 2 in the morning so that she could get up at 6 in the morning and prepare for classes, Michael recalls. Then when…
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IQSTAT
A few years ago, in the midst of an energy crisis, our family was preparing to switch to spot prices. They were looking for a way to adjust our consumption so that we would use electricity when the spot price was lower and reduce consumption when the spot price was higher. They were interested in exactly how much they were paying for electricity and how they could save as much as possible. All the solutions we found were too difficult to set up and use, too expensive, or both. They decided…
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Reframed
Founder Michal Police was inspired by his experience with the European ARTwin grant, which he led at CTU. He developed software for locating a tablet on a construction site and creating a digital copy of the environment. During this project, he realized that mobile devices have enormous potential for simplifying complex processes, such as PV design. At the same time, he had the opportunity to collaborate with a company that was solving the shortage of PV designers. This led him to the idea of how to use this technology to automate PV design and streamline…
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MYPAPERWORK
An international team of three founders has created a solution to meet the needs of individuals who have decided to temporarily move to another country in their lives. It also includes a digital safe for safe storage of important documents, a clear board (so-called dashboard) that allows monitoring the status of applications in real time, and thanks to advanced AI algorithms, it will also offer personalized advice and recommendations in the user's native language in the future.
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Center for the mind
The Mind Center focuses on the natural development of children's brains using Neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback). This scientifically proven method helps children improve concentration, memory, and emotional and stress management - without medication and in a natural way. The training is playful, non-invasive, and tailored to the individual needs of each child.
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Videobydleni.cz
Videobydleni.cz project and business start-up of Jakub Veverka, who met his future colleagues Jiří Tschiharsch and Miroslav Hejna at a party in 2011. Together, they got excited about aggregating real estate ads and started fighting the giants. A business incubator from the Innovation Center of the Ústí Region (ICUK) also helped them on their way. Now the Videobydleni portal is one of the largest real estate portals in the Czech Republic.
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VIRGIN GRIP
The company VirginGrip has developed its own ecological PU material for the production of climbing holds of exceptional quality. In the first phase of the ICUK Platinn program, they solved the transition of a small manufacturing company with several employees into a professional company trading globally, in the second phase of the program, they looked for solutions for expanding production, strategic planning and entering new markets with a new product. Currently, VirginGrip is a rapidly growing company with a significantly expanded portfolio and production, trading on four continents.
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BELLYBOO
First, they participated in the startup festival Festup, where they presented their products as a start-up company. Immediately after the end of the festival, they followed up by applying to the Startup Go! business incubator, where they wanted to get an outside perspective that would inspire and develop them.
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STAVARIO (I FORMERLY KNOW ABOUT EVERYTHING)
They were looking for an opportunity to quickly and efficiently move an already established business. It was not the first business for the startup founder, so he wanted to avoid initial mistakes and connect with experts and mentors who would help him with the project. And he found them in a business incubator.
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MAMAVIS HEALING CARE
The daughter's illness gave birth to the idea of how to improve the traditional Priessnitz wraps. Its comfortable form for the 21st century was created. Today, under its own brand, Mamavis healing care, it produces an innovative dressing that meets all certifications suitable for children 3 years old. The new concept and technological process of sewing will facilitate the application of the wrap not only in the healthcare sector, but also in the home environment. Since its inception, Mamavis healing care has based its development on the principles of social business and strictly looks…
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