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The startup scene in Czech Republic
CzechInvest attributes Prague’s 83rd-place global ranking in the 2026 StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index to StartupBlink. The Prague Report 2025, produced by Dealroom with Prague Innovation Institute, reports that Prague’s technology ecosystem was valued at €19.2 billion and that Prague startups had raised €2.5 billion since 2019, the second-highest total in Central and Eastern Europe. The report also attributes 23% of ecosystem value and 32% of venture capital invested since 2019 to AI startups.
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CzechInvest attributes Prague’s 83rd-place global ranking in the 2026 StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index to StartupBlink. The Prague Report 2025, produced by Dealroom with Prague Innovation Institute, reports that Prague’s technology ecosystem was valued at €19.2 billion and that Prague startups had raised €2.5 billion since 2019, the second-highest total in Central and Eastern Europe. The report also attributes 23% of ecosystem value and 32% of venture capital invested since 2019 to AI startups.
CzechInvest describes xPORT as an accelerator at Prague University of Economics and Business that serves students, alumni, corporations, and companies, connecting them with mentors and investors. Separately, CzechInvest’s startup acceleration page describes eligibility for Czech deep-tech firms and past support windows ending in October 2025; the page does not establish that applications are open in 2026.
Avast traces its origins to Alwil, founded by Pavel Baudiš and Eduard Kučera in Prague in 1988. Productboard lists a Prague office, but its company page does not establish that it was founded or is headquartered there.
This month
On in Prague this month
17 startup events in the next 30 days, 9 this week, 14 free. The city as a calendar, with the hosts and venues that keep it full.
Tuesday, Nov 3
Founders Masterminds: 6 Roundtables for Early-Stage Startups
Startup Kitchen · WeWork - kancelářské prostory a coworkingFreePower and Perils of AI Aided Coding
Daniel Kec · Everpure Czech Republic s.r.o.FreeTRUESDAYS [November 3] | HealthTech & BioTech Innovation Night
Meetup · TRUESDAYS · WeWork - kancelářské prostory a coworkingPrague. From Copilot to ChatGPT, Claude and Figma: Design Workflow
Projector Institute · KC Přístav 7FreeWednesday, Nov 4
AI Demo Night @ Apify | Dny AI
Demo day · Jan Curn · Na Příkopě 959/27FreeStartup ecosystem standing
Where Prague ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #85 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Global Financial Centres Index | GFCI 40 | #102 | No prior edition | B | Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | 51 to 60 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
116 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Prague
Investors 89
Investor
InvestorConnecting the digital economy with traditional investment principles.
InvestorInvesting in the future of Europe.
The 3 most prominent of 89. Browse all investors
Venture studios 12
Venture studioEmpowering businesses to transform innovative ideas into scalable ventures.
Venture studioTurning great ideas into successful AI startups.
Venture studioEurope's first venture studio for digital media and IP protection.
The 3 most prominent of 12. Browse all venture studios
Accelerators 8
AcceleratorEmpowering high school entrepreneurs.
AcceleratorAccelerating student startups and business innovation.
AcceleratorAccelerating B2B startups with global ambitions.
The 3 most prominent of 8. Browse all accelerators
Incubators 7
IncubatorInnovation laboratory and startup incubator.
IncubatorBiotech incubator and venture builder.
IncubatorEmpowering early-stage AI startups.
The 3 most prominent of 7. Browse all incubators
Pick what describes you
Your way in
Raising in Prague
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Prague
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Prague
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingFrom public sources
What the sources say about Prague
CzechInvest's page describes eligible Czech deep-tech firms and past support windows ending in October 2025; it does not prove a 2026 application is open.
Source: Startup accelerationProductboard lists a current Prague office, while its page does not say the company was founded or is headquartered there.
Source: We’re making products that matter, togetherAvast traces its origins to Alwil, founded by Pavel Baudiš and Eduard Kučera in Prague in 1988.
Source: About AvastCzechInvest describes xPORT as the Prague University of Economics accelerator serving students, alumni, corporations, and companies, connecting them with mentors and investors.
Source: xPORT Business AcceleratorThe Prague Report 2025 attributes 23% of ecosystem value and 32% of VC invested since 2019 to AI startups.
Source: Prague Report 2025: Prague startup ecosystemThe Prague Report 2025 reports €2.5 billion invested in Prague startups since 2019, second-highest in Central and Eastern Europe.
Source: Prague Report 2025: Prague startup ecosystem
Questions about Prague
How does Prague rank as a startup ecosystem?
Prague is #85 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 3 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Prague?
89 investors based in Prague have a profile here, including Oriens, Rockaway Capital and BHM group. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Prague?
Yes. Prague has 8 accelerators, 7 incubators and 12 venture studios on record, including Soutěž & Podnikej, Siesta Labs and Creative Dock.
Geographic proximity
Nearby cities to Prague
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