Future Founders

Dreaming of owning your own startup? Do you want to discover what entrepreneurship is really all about? With us, you'll get a foundation that will benefit you in the long run. We'll take you from your first idea to the reality of a successful business - teaching you the skills that will open the door to the world of startups.

300+

active people you'll meet in our student and startup community

30+

events a year where you can meet other entrepreneurial people, experts and founders

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universities have our direct support. We run semester-long courses for their students

Choose what appeals to you

Mentoring hour

Do you have an idea for your own project or are you tempted by entrepreneurship but don't know which way to go? Meet us for a one-hour mentoring session where we'll advise you on the next steps. Just fill out a short questionnaire and we'll get back to you within a week. And for students, this service is completely free.

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Empower: concentrated courage for future female startups

Got a head full of ideas but not sure about your path to entrepreneurship yet? We know that having the courage to start can sometimes be the biggest challenge. That's why we're here with the Empower programme - a place where you can find inspiring mentors, gain healthy entrepreneurial confidence and turn your ideas into reality.

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Startup and student meetups

Fancy meeting inspiring people and getting a fresh perspective on entrepreneurship? At our meetups for students and startups you will meet other young people who have the courage to start their own projects. You can expect interesting presentations of (not only) student startups, informal networking and a space for sharing ideas.

UPCOMING MEETUPS

JIC Ph. D. Academy

Maybe you have an idea that can change the world. Or you're tempted to turn your research into a successful business. Whether you're starting a startup while studying or thinking about commercializing your research as a PhD student, we're here for you. With us, you'll gain practical entrepreneurial skills and support every step of the way.

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University courses and competitions

Turn your study credits into business know-how or a competition to fund your idea. Together with MUNI, VUT and MendelU, we offer electives and competition programmes such as the VUT Student Entrepreneurship Award. You will gain practical knowledge, get feedback from experienced entrepreneurs and can start your business while you are still studying.

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Founder Scholarships

We're still working on this one. But we already know that... Launch your startup! Get funding to allow you to focus fully on your business, mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs and valuable contacts. We're investing in you because we see potential in you. The program is administratively easy - it's a scholarship, not a grant. All we expect is your commitment to working on your business idea.

EIT Food Challenge Lab

Challenge Lab: Innovate and win! Are you looking for an opportunity to test your ideas and solve current challenges? The Challenge Lab is for you. In this hackathon you will attend lectures, mentoring and workshops and connect with students, innovators and experts who work together to find sustainable solutions to pre-formulated challenges. And the winner will take home €2,000!

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These are the people we support

I highly recommend Empower to every entrepreneurial girl. The program has given me so much more than I expected and it just might push you, your friends and girlfriends further too. Keep an eye on the JIC website and don't miss the fall edition. And finally....many thanks to the organizers Veronica, Margaret, mentors David and Hanka and all the tutors! As well as to all the inspiring girls who participated in the program.

Klára Zbončáková

During her studies she got to know the world of recruitment at SAP and Amazon, but she longed to follow her own path. Thanks to her participation in our program, she gained the courage to start her own career consultancy specializing in LinkedIn. Today, she helps companies and individuals use the full potential of this platform.

JIC helped me turn my idea into a working startup. Thanks to my university course and the JICbooster accelerator program, I take away a lot of valuable advice from experienced mentors, new contacts and a huge push forward.

Vojta Oravec

Vojtěch Oravec is a young entrepreneurial student who developed the Calendone app on his own. The app automatically searches for available time slots in participants' calendars and allows you to efficiently arrange a meeting in a few clicks. Vojta combines technical skills with an entrepreneurial approach, and thanks to our support he inspires others with his courage and grit.

Be part of the Future Founders community

Discover your startup spirit! If you have imagination, energy and a desire to change the world, then you'll find the right place where you can do just that.Because here you have the space to test, learn and turn your ideas into reality.

Join a community of passionate people who have already embarked on an entrepreneurial journey or are about to. At our meetups, you'll meet like-minded students, founders, and inspirational people who can help you on your startup journey.

Want to know more? Get in touch!

Jiří Zhoř

zhor%at%jic.cz

+420 607 047 219

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