Overview of interesting events and partner events

The workshop “How to Build a Functional Partner Network” focuses on how to effectively develop and maintain collaborations between companies, organizations and innovation ecosystem actors. Participants will gain practical tips on how to identify appropriate partners, develop trust and create long-term sustainable relationships that foster growth, innovation and new business opportunities.

Startups are often built on a great product and rapid growth, but financial management remains rather intuitive, especially at the beginning of a business. This workshop will help you give finance a solid foundation and teach you to understand what the numbers in your business are really saying. It will take you practically through the key statements such as the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow and show you how they relate to each other. You’ll discover how to read financial data and how to make good decisions over it.

The topic of Smart Cities is becoming increasingly important for the development of cities, municipalities and regions facing new calls. URBIS 2026 will offer a space for sharing innovative solutions that support sustainable development and quality of life. The programme will connect the visions of large cities with the needs of smaller communities, providing inspiration and practical guidance. It is an opportunity for companies to present their solutions, make contacts and engage in cooperation with the public sector.

The Regional Office of the CzechInvest Agency in cooperation with its partners invites you to the traditional consultation day for entrepreneurs and innovators. Representatives of CzechInvest, CzechTrade, API and the National Development Bank will be available at one time and place for individual consultations on your project plans.

The biggest mistakes in recruiting often come not from candidates, but from unclear needs in the company. Come find out what most often holds back the selection of people today, how to set up a controlled process with clear criteria and how to translate employee performance impressions into measurable data. The practical workshop will be led by Eva Vacíková (lecturer and expert in human resources management) and Beata Holá (occupational psychologist and lecturer in talent management at FSS MU).

Stop boring investors with technical details and learn to sell a vision that engages them. During the two-hour workshop, JIC experts will rid you of the most common pitch-failures and use a proven method to build a presentation that is short, punchy and memorable. The workshop will be led by Arthur Kane, CMO at Logmanager and JIC Expert.