What do these things have in common? The answer: Vilém Franěk – our special guest, who shared his marketing know-how and creative energy with the Point One crew.
Some events are worth repeating. Once again, we invited curious minds to explore Point One and discover that entrepreneurship might just be their path.
March was a whirlwind! The interest was the highest in years. We saw amazing ideas—so many, it was tough to choose. Out of 40+ applicants, our Point One Council selected 15 outstanding teams.
Through our partnership, we connect students with practical experience, guiding them in creative problem-solving on pressing issues like waste transport, plastic-eating bacteria, and chemical recycling trends.
And a cheerful one for Point One! Several of our incubated startups presented their products at the CZU Easter Market, and their booths were a big hit!
What does it take for your ideas to really take off? Michal Škoda, from Proud brewery, shared his insights with us at Point One. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to taste some of Proud’s fantastic beers at our Point One Pitchuj Startup vol. II, which Michal generously supported. Thanks again!
On Valentine’s Day, we hosted our unique Doors Open Day, embracing the spirit of love and passion for entrepreneurship. It was wonderful to see so many people come together to explore our premises, share stories, and connect with like-minded individuals. The atmosphere was filled with warmth and energy, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to share our space with all of you!
March has been a fruitful month for Point One, with 13 innovative minds joining our community! These bold newcomers have brought fresh perspectives and exciting projects to the table, expanding our collective knowledge and network.
We had a fantastic time at the HC Design WS event, a two-day extravaganza held outside the ČZU campus! This human-centred design experience taught us valuable lessons on how to make products and services more effective and user-friendly. We’re grateful to Direct People for bringing this insightful event to our doorstep!
We’re thrilled to welcome Czech YouTuber, influencer, and Apple enthusiast Petr Mára to Point One! He joined us for an engaging talk that delved into the world of innovations, technology development, and what it takes to succeed in business today. We also got a glimpse into his thoughts on what the future may hold. Are we going to meet each other at Metaverse next time? Who knows.
We’re excited to share the highlights from our recent three-day Bootcamp, which brought together not only Point One members but also entrepreneurial students from ČZU! The event took place in Riga, Latvia, and it was an incredible experience for all. The Bootcamp attracted a diverse group of 58 participants from four countries, including 18 enthusiastic students from ČZU. The great event was packed with interactive workshops.
The traditional competition for students of the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague with our long-standing partner AVE CZ Waste Management s.r.o. could not miss this time either. 10 finalists from more than 40 students presented themselves to the expert jury.
Finding green solutions for the ČZU campus. This year, 9 teams took part in the competition, looking for innovative ideas in sustainable mobility, cultural events and a nature trail through the campus. We are delighted that Point One was able to participate in this event.
Danuše Nerudová, Czech economist, professor and supporter of Czech innovation, came to Point One. More than an hour long talk was in the spirit of ideas - to popularize, to communicate, to inspire and last but not least to innovate.
The two-year cooperation with foreign incubators ended with a competition - Demo Day, where 15 promising startups from 4 countries presented themselves. A great project that aimed to help budding entrepreneurs is over.
The beginning of the summer in Point One was kicked off with a great experience, an excursion to one of the most modern factories of the company VAFO Prague, which not only focuses on the production of food for our pets, but thanks to it Point One stands on solid foundations.
Start-up entrepreneurs are not only helped by incubators, KB, a. s. has come up with a great programme for the twelfth time and Point One could not miss it.
Point One Pitchuj Startup Vol. 3 was full of great ideas and inspiring stories! The five competing teams presented their projects in front of an expert jury and a full house, so see you next year!
Point One has been helping entrepreneurial enthusiasts for more than 10 years. But there hasn't been a recruitment drive like this in a really long time! 41 applications and of those, 16 brave ones are taking the plunge with us.
We welcomed a new wave of passionate entrepreneurs, mentors, and business enthusiasts who joined the Point One community.
Our Christmas gathering was filled with fun, quality networking, and a good dose of positive energy for the year ahead. Thank you to everyone who’s been riding this amazing wave with us. We can’t wait for the next round!
Point One has joined the Green HExagon project, an international initiative that brings together business incubators from Estonia, Austria, and Latvia. This Erasmus+ project is dedicated to fostering innovation and providing support for green startups.
Curious about what it takes to be part of the Business Incubator at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague? Our Doors Open Day event provided the perfect opportunity to find out! We opened our doors to anyone interested in entrepreneurship, offering a behind-the-scenes look at our facilities and a chance to connect with our expert mentors and providing them with the necessary dose of motivation to take the first steps on their entrepreneurial journey.
The Point One community has welcomed new members, bringing fresh ideas and innovative spirit to our network! We’re proud to be supporting these bright minds as they turn their passions into reality.
The Point One team has seen some changes recently, with two Markétas coming on board! Markéta Fejtová has taken the leadership role and Markéta Krejčí Snížková joins as her assistant.
Another round of the traditional AVE Student Challenge is underway. For many years, we’ve been proud to partner with AVE, and we’re grateful for their continued support. Thanks to everyone at AVE. It’s not just a cleaner future that is our common goal.
At Point One, we believe that inspiring guests are a key part of what drives our community forward. It was an honor to hear about his entrepreneurial journey and the obstacles he faced along the way. We loved how he was willing to share his story and offer words of wisdom and motivation to our members. That’s exactly how we like it.
We’re thrilled to recognize our incredible partnership with Vafo Praha built on strong support and a deep connection in practice. Your partnership means the world to us, and we’re honored to have you by our side.
Summer is in full swing, but entrepreneurial minds are always abuzz. But sometimes, a change of scenery is just what’s needed to recharge and refocus. The summer roast was an enjoyable event offering a delightful blend of humor, mentorship, and guidance to help attendees chart their course for the rest of 2023.
Our two Markétas embarked on an exciting business trip to Estonia, discovering how entrepreneurial ideas are taking off in the country. These great opportunities are brought to you by one of our projects, Green HExagon.
The second edition of the competitive evening of business ideas at the ČZU. An exciting second year, with great judges and talented teams, filled with innovative energy.
Thanks to the HIVE project, we have the opportunity to expand our experience and skills. In collaboration with incubators from Portugal, Turkey, Estonia, Austria, France, and other countries, we’ve developed a comprehensive program of educational modules for ČZU students and beyond.
Point One Incubator is excited about a new partnership. Vafo Praha s.r.o. will support promising university projects.
Recruitment of new members and launch of incubation runs.
We became partners of the networking event Startup Night.
The 6th edition of the student competition for the best innovation for AVE CZ took place under the auspices of our incubator, thanks to the collaboration with AVE CZ.
Michal Hubík, CEO of Aktin, told the Point One members about his entrepreneurial journey.
Our incubated projects were part of the ČZU Garden Fest.
Our special guest, Vít Kutnar, CEO of Stavebniny DEK, shared his entrepreneurial journey with our members, detailing how he successfully built the company from a turnover of CZK 5 million to an impressive CZK 30 billion.
As part of the collaboration, a workshop was conducted by a Sales expert from Plzeňský prazdroj.
Third edition of the Point One Startup Weekend in Janov nad Nisou.
A competition for startups and projects curated in our business incubator at ČZU.
We invited a special guest Vlastimil Nešetřil, CEO and member of the Board of Directors at J&T Leasing, to join us for a discussion at Point One.
Point One’s implementation team planned a fun-filled Christmas party with games and networking opportunities.
Recruitment of new members and launch of new incubation runs.
The 5th edition of the AVE Student Challenge took place thanks to the collaboration of Point One and AVE CZ.
Point One collaborated with ČZU’s Faculty of Economics and Management to host a meeting featuring Petr Janda, the founder of the highly successful company Ponožkovice.
Karla Mráčková, a former TV Nova presenter and current spokesperson of ČZU, accepted the invitation to a discussion at Point One.
David Balcar, the founder of Optimistic (Nemléko), told the Point One members about his entrepreneurial journey.
The second edition of Point One Startup Weekend – this time in Janov nad Nisou.
Doors open day for new incubators.
Recruitment of new members.
Daniel Stach, a Czech Television presenter and a well-known popularizer of science, accepted the invitation to a discussion at Point One.
Ondřej Krátký, CEO of Liftaga, accepted the invitation to a discussion at Point One.
Special summer meeting of Point One members and implementation team at the ČZU campus.
Petr Patočka, the founder of MatchaTea, told our members about his entrepreneurial journey.
The first ever Point One Startup Weekend in Nesuchyně.
Dominik Stroukal, a leading Czech economist, accepted the invitation to a discussion at Point One.
Recruitment of new members and launch of new incubation runs.
Point One’s implementation team prepared an online Christmas party for its members.
A regular event where Point One introduces some of its firms.
New website, new logo.
After extensive renovation, Point One is opening new premises.
The grant was received in the second half of 2018 for the renovation and operation of the incubator.
For the first time, recruitment to Point One is open to the general public, not only to students and graduates of the Czech University of Life Sciences.
Projects incubated at Point One achieved top rankings in the competition designed for budding entrepreneurs. The competition is organized by the American Center for Young Entrepreneurs and the U.S. Embassy in Prague.
The audience prize was awarded to Dogsie, a member of the Point One incubator, while the absolute winner of the competition was FishRAS, another representative from the Point One incubator.
In an intense competition, Palíto, incubated at Point One, emerged as the winner.
Point One unveiled its incubated companies to the public for the first time.