Funding (CZECHIA)
StartupBox
Democratising access to startup support via an AI-powered online incubator and educational platform
In Czechia, most startup programmes, incubators, and accelerators are located in major metropolitan areas, servicing only a select portion of the overall business landscape.
StartupBox, with the help of Applifting, aims to foster a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem – particularly amongst rural and restricted mobility founders – by establishing a free online incubator to guide founders to validate their business concepts.
This platform is equipped with self-guided video content and an AI chatbot to provide recommendations on additional educational content that cover critical topics, such as understanding customers, navigating competitive markets, and refining the business value proposition.
Through its comprehensive suite of services, StartupBox aims to support more than 6,500 founders across the country, thereby catalysing an estimated 150 new startup businesses in Czechia per year.
