In their latest article published in Contemporary Social Science, Marko Orel and Will Bennis explore why some academic coworking spaces foster collaboration and innovation, while others fall flat. Their model identifies three key ingredients for success: thoughtful spatial design, mechanisms to bridge disciplinary divides, and institutional support that truly rewards interdisciplinary work. 🔗 Read the […]
Students of the Entrepreneurship Minor Specialization at the Department of Entrepreneurship, Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE), had a unique opportunity to meet Arben Prenaj, a seasoned expert from the business world, as part of the course 3PO542: Starting a Business. During his guest lecture, students gained valuable insights into: Key considerations when developing […]
For the sixth consecutive year, members of the Department of Entrepreneurship have participated as mentors and evaluators in the innovative educational project Amazing Business School. This experimental learning initiative engages students from the Faculty of Economics at the University of West Bohemia in Plzeň, who develop their business ideas while literally traveling by train. Inspired […]
Investments, startups, founders, and investors – and above all, plenty of inspiration. That’s what the recent (4/11/25) panel discussion at VŠE offered, bringing together four prominent voices from the Czech startup and investment scene: Jan Sláma (FaceUp, Jinej fond), Karel Zheng (KAYA VC), Sofie Deliu (CzechInvest), and Vladimíra Činčurová (European Startup Embassy). The conversation dove […]
On Thursday, October 30, 2025, students of the course 3PO401 Innovation and Entrepreneurship participated in the closing ceremony of the 15th wave of acceleration at Start it @ČSOB. They attended presentations by ten innovative start-ups that had completed an intensive five-month acceleration program filled with mentoring, workshops, and individual support. The Start it @ČSOB program […]
As part of the course 3PO101 Foundations of Entrepreneurship at the Department of Entrepreneurship, a lecture by David Makovský took place in October. David is a successful graduate of VŠE, a graduate of our minor specialization in Entrepreneurship, and co-founder of the brand Mementerra. Students learned how he built a company with more than 100,000 […]
The Department of Entrepreneurship congratulates the winners of the SME EnterPRIZE competition, which has been organized for the fifth consecutive year by Generali Česká pojišťovna. The initiative aims to support sustainable business practices among sole traders, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as start-ups. 🏆 This year’s winner is TIERRA VERDE, s.r.o., a company […]
Do you aspire to become a leader who understands technology, drives change, and pushes the boundaries of innovation? Enroll in our new course that opens the door to the world of artificial intelligence—not merely as a tool, but as a strategic partner in business. 🔍 What to Expect? This course serves as a visionary guide […]
We are pleased to share the success of a student team from the Innovation and Entrepreneurship course, demonstrating the creativity and analytical thinking of our students. 🎓 Tereza Tkaczyková, David Malina, and Quang Thai Vo presented their innovation project titled “How to Be Attractive to Newly Registered Entrepreneurs?”. The project was commissioned and evaluated by […]
As part of the Innovation Week at the Prague University of Economics and Business, the Department of Entrepreneurship prepared an excursion for students to the Dr. Max Czech e-lab. During the introductory lecture, the students learned about innovations in laboratory equipment, pharmaceutical concepts, the benefits of erectors and the role of the e-laboratory in the […]
