Final of the Creative Business Cup 2025
We cordially invite you to the grand finale of the competition of the most creative Czech startups. The event, which has been organised by the CzechInvest agency for the ninth time, will take place in Hradec Králové this year . The winners of the evening will receive not only valuable prizes, but also prestigious awards and participation in the world finals in Copenhagen. Come and support the Czech creative scene! We are looking forward to seeing you.
The final of the 2025 edition will take place at the PETROF Gallery in Hradec Králové, where an expert jury will select the best of the TOP 10 finalists. The winner will represent the Czech Republic at the international final in Copenhagen. The main selection criteria are not only the creative solution of the product or service, but also the potential to compete internationally and become a globally successful company. You can look forward to both the competition itself and the ideal opportunity for networking with representatives of the Czech creative industries.
The prizes for the top three projects are complete legal advice from partners Mavericks and SRCH/ZBOŘIL & PARTNERS law firm, marketing services from ANIMATO, PRIM watches from a well-known manufacturer, entries to startup events #Startupgrilling & #StartupCinema or pitching in front of investors. Also this year, in addition to the main prizes , the audience will also award the Audience Favorite category, which will win, among other things, media space with the competition partners.
Dress code: Smart Casual.
Program of the event:
18:00 Opening of doors and registration
18: 30 Opening of the national final
– Competition presentation of creative startups
– Musical performance: on a cello made by 3D printing from the company MyCellothe winner of the national round of the Creative Business Cup 2022, Ella Říhová will play , and Mr. Lukáš Hroník will play the Petrof piano . Lighting effects for the musical accompaniment will be provided by Spectoda, a startup incubated by the Technological Incubation project.
– Announcement of the results
20:30 Networking and refreshments
23:00 Planned end of the event
The evening gala finale is the culmination of the second annual Creative Industries Day, which also includes a Design Forum with the subtitle Design of the Future, organised under the auspices of the Centre for Investment, Development and Innovation. The aim of the event is to offer inspiration and space for dialogue in progressive areas such as upcycling and the use of waste materials, the use of circular principles or the involvement of technological innovation, while also helping companies and individuals to adapt to the markets of the future. Details here.
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