Czechia–Poland Pitching Event: Point One Pitchuj Startup V.

The event is organised under the BIOEAST Initiative and the BOOST4BIOEAST project, in cooperation with Point One – CZU Business Incubator, and the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences of the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (FLD CZU).

The Czechia–Poland pitching event will bring together startups, innovative teams, researchers, entrepreneurs, students and other innovation actors for an evening of startup pitches, inspiration and networking. The event aims to give young teams visibility, connect them with experts, entrepreneurs and the wider innovation community, and highlight bioeconomy solutions developed in the BIOEAST macro-region.

This year, startup teams nominated by the following organisations will take the stage:

• Point One – CZU Business Incubator
• SIC – Central Bohemian Innovation Centre
• FLD CZU – Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, CZU (supported through the BOOST4BIOEAST project)

The event is open to anyone interested in innovation and entrepreneurship, including students, entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts and members of the public.

Useful details

Date: 14 October 2026

Location: CZU Auditorium (Aula ČZU), Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague–Suchdol, Czech Republic

Co-located event: The BOOST4BIOEAST pitching session is held as part of Point One Pitchuj Startup V., organised by Point One – CZU Business Incubator.

Event format: On-site pitching event

Event language: English

Entry: Free, with registration via Eventbrite.

Selected teams will pitch their innovative solutions on stage in a competitive format. The programme includes the Point One Market, startup pitches, an award ceremony and networking. The audience will vote for the Audience Award winner.

Each selected team will be invited to deliver a short pitch presenting the problem addressed, the proposed solution, the innovation potential, the target market and the expected impact.

Agenda

17:00 – 18:00 | Open doors & Point One Market
18:00 – 18:15 | Night opening
18:15 – 20:15 | Point One Pitchuj Startup contest
20:15 – 20:30 | Announcement of the results and awards
20:30 – 22:00 | Networking

Programme is subject to change.

If you would like more information about the event please contact Tereza Sobotková sobotkova@rektorat.czu.cz

Please note that pitchers have already been selected for this event but registration is free and students, entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts, innovators or anyone interested in business and new ideas is welcome.