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OUR STORY
WHO WE ARE
We are the orchestrator of the Central Bohemian innovation ecosystem. We inspire, connect, and empower innovators across sectors — from companies and startups to research institutions and scientists.
490+
SUPPORTED COMPANIES
CZK 100+
MILLION INVESTED IN COMPANY INNOVATION
10,000+
HOURS OF EXPERT SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
500+
INNOVATIONS IMPLEMENTED IN COMPANIES
100+
STRATEGIC PROJECTS PER YEAR
130+
ACCELERATED RESEARCH CENTRE PROJECTS
We help companies grow and develop, support research teams in bringing their results to market, and enable startups to successfully launch their businesses. By doing so, we help shape a high-value, knowledge-driven economy.We are the orchestrator of the Central Bohemian innovation ecosystem. We inspire, connect, and empower innovators across sectors — rom companies and startups to research institutions and scientists. We help companies grow and develop, support research teams in bringing their results to market, and enable startups to successfully launch their businesses. By doing so, we help shape a high-value, knowledge-driven economy.
Discover support, opportunities, and connections for your growth
Early-stage startups
Do you have the courage and drive to turn your idea into a successful startup?
- Start
- Accelerator
- Ventures
- All services
Established companies
Do you want to accelerate your growth, automate, innovate, and enter new markets?
- Business development
- Digitalisation
- Responsible business
- All services
Research organisations
Do you have a significant discovery and want to bring it to market?
- Market Scan
- Transfer Vouchers
- Consulting services for research organisations
- All services
We are a partner for those who want to make a change.
International projects
EDIH – Brain4Industry
Brain4Industry is a science–industry consortium supporting the transformation of Czech industry through digitalisation, additive manufacturing technologies, and artificial intelligence.
LASER PRO
The LASER PRO project develops a comprehensive laser innovation ecosystem that connects academia, industry, government, and society. The consortium, led by HiLASE and FTMC, represents a balanced combination of research institutions, small and medium-sized enterprises, innovation agencies, and public bodies from three countries — the Czech Republic, Lithuania, and Ukraine.
MERIT
Transfer of international knowledge and experience into research centres and companies in the Central Bohemian Region, while also strengthening the region’s international reputation.
Milestones
2025
Launch of the INNOFORUM community
The INNOFORUM community builds on the successful conference of the same name. It brings together entrepreneurs, innovators, scientists, experts, and investors across the Central Bohemian Region’s innovation ecosystem.
2025
Establishment of SIC Ventures
SIC launches its own fund, providing investment support to early-stage startups as they enter the market and prepare to scale their business.
2024
Launch of the Startup Accelerator
The accelerator supports founders, their startups, and research spin-offs from the Central Bohemian Region. It helps them validate ideas, set up a business model, and prepare for market entry. Participants gain mentoring, expert workshops, and the opportunity to pitch to investors and partners.
2024
Membership in the EBN Network
SIC becomes a member of the prestigious European EBN network, gaining access to know-how and partners in business and innovation support across Europe.
2023
Launch of the MERIT and EDIH programmes
MERIT is an international programme supporting the mobility of researchers to research organisations in the Central Bohemian Region. Thirty top scientists from abroad are advancing research with real-world impact.
EDIH supports companies in digitalisation. It offers an initial assessment of digital transformation readiness, expert advisory services, and connections to technological solutions and funding opportunities.
2019
Launch of the PLATINN programme
The programme is designed for small and medium-sized enterprises that want to develop strategically. It provides individual mentoring with industry experts on topics such as digitalisation, sustainability, or business scaling—giving companies access to top-tier know-how.
2015
Establishment of SIC
he Central Bohemian Region, together with leading research institutions, establishes SIC as an innovation support centre connecting science, business, and regional development.
Our values
Stability
SIC is financially stable and resilient to political changes. We stay on a steady course with a clear long-term direction, making us predictable and reliable for our clients.
Respect
We respect the individual needs of all employees as well as the needs and goals of our organization. We value our differences, opinions, and talents—and we allow room for mistakes, as long as we learn from them.
Excellence
A collaborative team is more than the sum of its parts. We complement and enrich one another. We move in the same direction toward a shared vision. Together, we strive for excellent results and for SIC’s meaningful contribution to our clients.
Client success
We measure SIC’s success by the success of our clients. We always aim to deliver maximum value and actively seek new, useful solutions with tangible impact.
Partnerships for innovation
We actively connect key actors and target groups within the innovation ecosystem to help create strong partnerships for innovation.
Regional prosperity
We help clients develop high value-added products and services that are competitive beyond the regional level—contributing to the prosperity of our region.
“Our mission is to support entrepreneurial people in the Central Bohemian Region and contribute to its prosperity. We primarily support companies that build on innovation—from their first steps to expansion into global markets. I consider it a great privilege that we pursue this mission together with you—innovators from startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, research organizations, and other institutions.”
Pavel Jovanovič
CEO
