Get an experienced mentor, a place to work and a connection to an extensive network of founders and partners. Become part of the community and increase your chance of success. No strings attached.
Practical, straightforward and in a supportive environment of a corporation. Really!
You've got a promising project, ideas, and drive. We have a supportive environment, experience and contacts. Together we will change life in the Czech Republic for the better.
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We are accepting applications for the next wave of acceleration until October 26. You still have plenty of time to apply. If you have any questions, we offer online open house…
We are excited to announce the selection of 10 top-notch startups that will join our acceleration program! These startups bring groundbreaking innovations and disruptive technologies that have the potential to…
We support innovative entrepreneurs with the ability to transform their project into a thriving business. We'll help you get your business and marketing strategy off the ground; we'll work together to identify weaknesses and open the door to potential investors and clients.
Unlike other accelerators Start it @ČSOB is free of charge and you don’t have to give up any part of your shareholding.
Are you asking what is in it for us? As a big company we feel responsible for the face of the Czech market and want to get it up and running.
"When the acceleration program under the auspices of the bank becomes one of the best startup programs in the Czech Republic - and in addition, it does not charge a fee for the participants and does not take a share from them - I consider it a great success. This is exactly what ČSOB Start-It has managed to do over the past 4 years. We applaud Presto and are glad that we could be there from the very beginning.”