Centrum znalostního managementu

What Centrum znalostního managementu does

Centrum znalostního managementu (CZM) is an academic IT center operating as an independent workplace of the dean's office at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of Czech Technical University (ČVUT FEL) in Prague. Founded in 2009 by Jan Kočí and Pavel Náplava after returning from the private sector, CZM employs more than 50 staff and interns and focuses on three interlocking missions: developing and maintaining IT infrastructure for the faculty (HUB FEL integration platform, Navigate FEL, Moodle FEL, FelSight, Kometa, Procesní portál), teaching business informatics and software engineering courses within ČVUT programs, and running a structured internship program that channels top engineering talent into applied IT projects. The center also operates CTU Blockchain Lab (established 2025) for blockchain and zero-knowledge research, and engages in grant-funded and fee-based consulting for external partners including other Czech universities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Česká spořitelna.

CZM's technology stack centers on a microservice architecture using Java, Kotlin, GraphQL (Apollo), React, TypeScript, PHP, SQL databases, Docker, and GitLab CI/CD. The HUB FEL platform serves as the foundational integration layer, providing shared services (authentication, notifications, API gateway, email) that host multiple agenda modules including employee evaluation, doctoral evaluation, semester projects, schedules, room reservations, and student department forms. Supporting systems include a custom Moodle LMS instance integrated with the university's KOS grade/credit system, the Navigate FEL web-and-kiosk navigation platform, FelSight academic portal (since 2015), the Kometa budget-distribution application, and the Procesní portál BPMN process documentation system deployed across ČVUT and partner universities. Recent additions include the Témata application for semester project topic selection (700+ student users in its first semester) and the Týmové projekty module for team-based Master's projects.

Commercially, CZM is not a standard revenue-generating entity. It is funded primarily through the ČVUT FEL institutional budget, supplemented by European Commission and Czech National Recovery Plan grants (e.g., the DEUSS blockchain bond-trading platform project, 2024, in partnership with VUT Brno, STU Bratislava, and Greek/Spanish/Polish partners), fee-based consulting for external clients, and purpose-specific scholarships for student interns (150–250 CZK/hour). Its go-to-market is community-led: student acquisition through university channels, Instagram/Facebook/Linktree, and word-of-mouth; external commercial engagement is referral-based and project-scoped. The strategic significance of CZM lies less in commercial revenue than in its captive role as the embedded technology partner for a top-tier Czech technical faculty, its proprietary IT platform footprint across multiple Czech universities, and its growing international research profile in blockchain applications.

Name

Centrum znalostního managementu

Legal name

Centrum znalostního managementu

Website

https://czm.fel.cvut.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centrum znalostního managementu (CZM) is an academic IT center within Czech Technical University's Faculty of Electrical Engineering in Prague, developing and maintaining faculty IT systems (HUB FEL, Navigate FEL, Moodle), teaching business informatics courses, and conducting blockchain R&D via its CTU Blockchain Lab.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education IT Systems

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Software Publishers (5132), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro industry

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Core LMS Platforms (Academic & Corporate)

Education/Education Technology (EdTech) & Digital Learning/Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)

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Business Rules & Decision Management Platforms (BRMS/DMN)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Enterprise Platforms & Databases/Enterprise Application Development Platforms (Low-Code/No-Code & PaaS)

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Customer Experience (CX) & Digital Experience

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Technology & Digital Consulting

Keywords

• University IT systems
• Education software development
• Learning management systems
• Process management consulting
• Blockchain research

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. University Funding: As a departmental unit of FEL ČVUT děkanát, CZM receives institutional funding from the university for educational activities and infrastructure development.
2. Grant Projects: European Commission and National Recovery Plan funding for specific research and development projects such as DEUSS. Also supported by RPAPS development funds.
3. External Consulting Services: Fee-based consulting services for external partners including process management, IT solution design, and implementation support.
4. Internship Program: Purpose-specific scholarships for student interns funded by the center, compensated from project budgets and partner contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CZM is an academic IT center that develops and maintains integrated software platforms for university operations (HUB FEL, Moodle FEL, Navigate FEL, Process Portal, FelSight) and delivers applied IT consulting, process management, and custom software development for external partners. It combines teaching, student internship programs, and applied research (including blockchain/zero-knowledge) with practical project delivery for faculty and industry.

Product overview

Centrum znalostního managementu (CZM) operates as an academic IT center at ČVUT FEL that develops and maintains a portfolio of interconnected applications. The core platform is HUB FEL, an integration platform providing shared services (authentication, notifications, API gateway) that hosts multiple agenda modules including Hodnocení zaměstnanců (employee evaluation), Semestrální projekty (semester projects), Rozvrhy (schedules), Jídelníčky (menus), and Rezervace místností (room reservations). Supporting products include Navigate FEL (navigation system with kiosks), Moodle FEL (learning management), FelSight (time management portal), Kometa (budget distribution), and DEUSS (blockchain bond trading platform). The center also houses CTU Blockchain Lab for blockchain R&D activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CTU Blockchain Lab: R&D group focused on blockchain and zero-knowledge technologies, established in 2025 at FEL ČVUT. Engages in teaching, projects, academic activities, and blockchain research.

Products and services

• HUB FEL Integration platform serving as the technological foundation for faculty applications, providing shared services including notifications, authentication, email, and API gateway. Replaces multiple legacy systems with a unified frontend framework and microservices architecture.
• Navigate FEL Web-based navigation system with interactive maps, room search, and route calculation for FEL and FS buildings, including accessible route options and touch-screen kiosks at main entrances.
• Moodle FEL Learning management system with custom extensions, integrating with grade and credit systems (KOS), serving hundreds of courses and thousands of users annually at ČVUT FEL.
• FelSight Academic portal for time management and study organization including scheduling, course search, and room orientation, functioning since 2015.
• Kometa Application for distributing finances among departments based on Kometa 2.0 methodology, used by faculty leadership and schedulers for semester planning.
• Procesní portál (Process Portal) Process documentation portal for BPMN process diagram presentation, deployed across ČVUT and partner universities, extended from 2011.
• DEUSS (Decentralised EU Securities Service) European blockchain platform for bond issuance and trading for SMEs, developed with VUT Brno and STU Bratislava, funded by European Commission and Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade.
• CTU Blockchain Lab R&D group specializing in blockchain and zero-knowledge technologies, conducting education, open source development, business research, and conference participation.
• Docházkový systém CEVRO (CEVRO Attendance System) Attendance system for private university CEVRO, connecting card readers with schedules and MS Teams to automate teaching attendance records.
• Témata Application (HUB - Topics) New application under HUB FEL replacing legacy 'Témata' system for student semester project topic selection and lifecycle management, used by over 700 students in its first semester.
• External IT Consulting and Project Services Fee-based consulting services for external partners including process management, IT solution design, blockchain development, and implementation support, provided to companies and institutions such as Česká spořitelna, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and partner universities.
• Internship Program (CZM Stážový program) Structured internship program for ČVUT students providing practical project experience, purpose-specific scholarships (150-250 CZK/hour), and mentoring, integrated with semester and thesis projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 students registered semester projects through CZM systems in first semester
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VUT Brno (Brno University of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Academic partner in the DEUSS project for blockchain-based bond trading platform. VUT Brno collaborates on research and development alongside CZM and STU Bratislava.
• STU Bratislava (Slovak University of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Academic partner in the DEUSS international project for European bond issuance and trading platform. Collaboration with CZM and VUT Brno on blockchain technology research.
• ZČU Plzeň (University of West Bohemia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Process portal deployment and process management collaboration at the University of West Bohemia.
• IBMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Strategic cooperation established in 2010 through the University Technology Exploration Center (UTEC) project. IBM provided necessary infrastructure, technology, and support for education and project implementation. Students gained access to interesting development opportunities and perspective for personal growth.
• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Microsoft collaboration established the Interoperability Laboratory focused on applied research, exploring integration of Microsoft technologies with various systems and technologies. The lab aimed to build a prestigious academic center for technology interoperability research.
• TekkiesminorOthersIndustry partner collaborating on internship program and student development opportunities, offering perspectives for student career development beyond university.
• ETH PragueminorOthersEthereum Prague community involvement - participation in blockchain hackathons and developer events.
• Česká spořitelnaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal collaboration on IT projects with one of the largest Czech financial institutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Instructure (Canvas): Provider of Canvas, a leading commercial LMS competing directly with Moodle in higher education. Canvas and CZM's Moodle customization target the same institutional customers (universities) with similar feature sets, though Canvas operates at far greater commercial scale.
• Blackboard: Legacy commercial LMS vendor with significant higher-education market share. Blackboard represents the incumbent competitor that CZM's Moodle customization has effectively displaced within ČVUT FEL, and would be a key alternative for any future university client.
• Open edX: Open-source LMS platform serving universities and enterprises with similar positioning to Moodle. As another open-source LMS adopted by academic institutions, Open edX represents a parallel approach to CZM's model of university-operated, customized LMS deployments.
• D2L (Brightspace): Commercial LMS vendor competing in higher education with Brightspace. Like Canvas, D2L offers an enterprise-scale alternative to CZM's Moodle customization, targeting similar institutional customers with broader feature portfolios and international reach.
• Moodle HQ: The commercial entity behind the open-source Moodle LMS that CZM customizes and operates. CZM's longest-running product (Moodle FEL, running for over 10 years) is built on Moodle, and the two organizations serve the same higher-education LMS market with overlapping technology and customer profiles.

Emerging players

• Celonis: Process mining and BPM technology company. CZM's Process Portal and BPMN-related teaching activities overlap with Celonis's process management and visualization domain, though Celonis focuses on enterprise-scale process mining rather than academic BPMN education.

Broad incumbents

• SAP: Enterprise application suite provider with university ERP and student lifecycle management products. CZM's teaching of ERP customization (TPA course) and its Kometa budget distribution application relate to SAP's higher-education offerings, making SAP a broad incumbent in the same technology domain.
• PowerSchool: Large EdTech platform serving K-12 and higher education with student information systems, learning management, and analytics. PowerSchool competes in adjacent education technology markets and would represent a potential enterprise-scale alternative for university IT modernization projects CZM handles.
• EPAM Systems: Global IT services and custom software development company with education vertical experience. EPAM represents the commercial-scale custom development alternative for universities seeking enterprise IT modernization, similar to CZM's consulting and integration work.
• Workday: Enterprise cloud applications provider with a Student product line serving higher education. Workday's Student Information System competes with HUB FEL modules like Studijní oddělení and Rozvrhy at the enterprise scale CZM operates at internally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ChainLabCTU
• Facebookfacebook.com/czmfel
• Instagraminstagram.com/czmfel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centrum-znalostn-ho-managementu

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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