ICUK: Success stories
Success stories
In the world of electricity, more is needed than current. Oneo also provides direction
And their focus proves that it's not just about sockets and switches: smart homes, smart technologies, remotely controlled systems. From lights, blinds, heating to security - all in one application, all connected.
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Skin Rituals: When Conscious Touch Meets Neuroscience and Business Strategy
From craft to inner mission Michaela Matejčiková's journey to her own business began with a classical cosmetology education, but the real turning point came during maternity leave. Together with her husband, she founded the family business BellyBoo, where they learned the basics of brand building and e-commerce. It was this experience, gained also thanks to her previous participation in a business incubator for startups, that became the springboard for the creation of Skin Rituals. This brand represents a return to caring for others, but…
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TelePortík changes the perspective on preschool education
The Startup GO! program from the Innovation Center of the Ústí nad Labem Region (ICUK) is a free business incubator for aspiring entrepreneurs and startups up to 3 years old who have an idea and want to turn it into a functioning business. During the intensive three-month program, participants will verify the potential of their idea, create and improve their business plan, attend workshops on various topics, and consult with mentors and experts on individual topics. The final presentations in front of the jury and the Startup Go Grill public are then…
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MotoKeška: When passion for one track meets business. Czech startup wants to conquer Europe with gamification
When intuition meets reality: How MotoKeška teaches Czech bikers to rediscover the world It's a classic scenario. You have a great job, you travel the world, but an idea sprouts in your head that won't let you sleep. In David's case, the idea came thousands of kilometers from home. As the director of the popular show Auto Moto World on Czech Television, he spent hours on the saddle of a motorcycle across Europe and Africa. It was there, in the dust of the roads and the roar of engines,…
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Delmax: When digitalization makes crafts more efficient
Delmax, an expert in the installation and maintenance of technical building equipment, takes care of water, heat and the well-being of homes in the heart of the Ústí nad Labem region. Every day, it deals with burst pipes, non-draining siphons and extensive reconstructions of heating systems. To successfully handle such orders, one key factor is needed - perfectly organized work of the entire team. And it is here that the time has come for a change.
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From nut caps to dog tags, BuddyChip helps return stray dogs and heads to business incubator
BuddyChip is a smart NFC tag that simply and instantly shows the finder the pet's owner's contact information, medical conditions, allergies, or a note that the pet is afraid of children or barks but doesn't bite - no app required, no registration, no batteries. Just place your phone next to it and help the pet find its way back home.
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Technology is a tool, people are the reason, says successful Ústí nad Labem startuper Matyáš Michel
Instead of complaining, I need to change things Matyáš Michel makes no secret of the fact that he has always had a tendency to create something. He started his business in high school – first as a freelance designer for influencers and YouTubers, later he got into marketing for Czech e-shop brands. But he quickly discovered that just making money was not enough for him. “It annoys me for a long time when something doesn’t work and no one does anything about it. Instead of…
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Jordan Chocolate Factory – a tradition that has not disappeared. And a brand that is growing again
History that has not disappeared The Jordan Chocolate Factory is based not only on the skills of its founders, but also on a history that began in Děčín in the mid-19th century. It was here, in Podmokle, that the Dresden chocolate factory Jordan & Timaeus opened its branch in 1854 - at that time one of the first of its kind in Central Europe. The Jordan & Timaeus brand also became famous because one of the first milk chocolates was produced in its premises.
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Worksheet.ws: A startup from Ústí nad Labem that uses artificial intelligence to simplify preparation for teachers and help students learn from mistakes
From the graduation year, inspiration for change in the field The idea for Worksheet.ws was born in the head of Michael Doubek at an unusual time – during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I graduated in 2020. My class teacher devoted herself to us honestly, despite distance learning. Later, she described to me how demanding it was at that time. I remember that she would correct our work until two in the morning so that she could get up again at 6 in the morning…
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Ústí nad Labem startup Morek Analytics offers doctors a revolution in surgeries
That evening in the office, they knew that their journey had meaning. The idea itself, which today literally revolutionizes the preparation for operations for dozens of doctors in the Czech Republic, was born from a simple observation - preparing models for 3D printing took too long, was technically demanding, and most hospitals and doctors simply did not have the capacity to do it. From one complex question to a simple answer There was a single impulse behind the startup Morek Analytics at the beginning.…
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