South Bohemian Science and Technology Park, corp.

What South Bohemian Science and Technology Park, corp. does

JVTP (Jihočeský vědeckotechnický park, a.s.) is a regional science and technology park headquartered in České Budějovice, Czech Republic, fully owned by the South Bohemian Region (Jihočeský kraj). Founded between 2008 and 2014 (the JVTP building opened in November 2014), the company operates as the primary innovation hub for South Bohemia, providing equipped laboratories, offices, conference spaces, and technology halls to 20+ resident and virtual office companies in fields spanning AI, VR/AR, cybersecurity, biotech, genetic testing, and renewable energy.

The park's product portfolio is structured across six service areas accessible via a 'Chci' (I want) navigation on jvtp.cz: business development (business plan and financial plan preparation), R&D project assistance, grant consulting, innovative physical infrastructure, networking events and startup competitions, and educational programs (seminars, workshops, mentoring in AI, VR/AR, IoT, RPA, ESG, and sustainability). Beyond infrastructure, JVTP runs the Jihočeský Digi Hub digital transformation platform, the Smart akcelerátor for regional innovation strategy (RIS3) implementation, and the recently launched Krajské energetické centrum (KEC), which deploys shared energy managers across 606 South Bohemian municipalities from 2026-2028 through a network of 11 local action groups.

The business model is structurally grant-dependent: the majority of revenue comes from EU funds (Národní plán obnovy/NextGenerationEU, OP JAK, OP Spravedlivá transformace) and national programs, supplemented by infrastructure rental, fee-for-service professional services (business plans, R&D assistance, grant consulting), and event/training programs. Critically, KEC energy management services for municipalities are free (2026-2028), and startup/educational programs are subsidized or free. JVTP is a private joint-stock company (a.s.) with no disclosed revenue, 14 employees, and strategic oversight from the regional government as sole shareholder.

Name

South Bohemian Science and Technology Park, corp.

Legal name

Jihočeský vědeckotechnický park, a.s.

Website

https://jvtp.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JVTP is a region-owned Czech science and technology park in České Budějovice providing shared labs, offices, and innovation programs to startups, SMEs, all 606 South Bohemian municipalities, and students across the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Science and Technology Park Services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Incentives, Grants & Program Administration (Auctions, Tenders, IRA/ITC/PTC Advisory) (EUAMAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Permitting, Environmental & Stakeholder Engagement (EIA/ESIA, Community Relations) (EUAMAAAB), MRV Software Platforms, Data QA/QC & Digital Audit Trails (EUAHADAD), Field Services & Onsite Support (Dispatch/Break-Fix) (BPAEAJAE)

Keywords

• Science technology park
• Startup incubation services
• Innovation consulting
• Grant advisory services
• Municipal energy management

Headquarters

HQ city

České Budějovice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Infrastructure Rental: JVTP provides equipped laboratories, offices, conference spaces, and technology halls to resident companies for a fee. This is a recurring rental model based on space leased.
2. Professional Services: JVTP offers business plan development, R&D project assistance, financial planning, and grant consulting services to startups, SMEs, and municipalities. These are fee-for-service professional services.
3. EU and National Funding: JVTP receives significant funding from EU programs (Národní plán obnovy/NextGenerationEU, OP JAK, OP Spravedlivá transformace, etc.) and national programs for operating the science park, running innovation programs, and the Regional Energy Center project (2026–2028).
4. Event and Training Programs: Revenue generated from organizing seminars, workshops, mentoring programs, and startup competitions, often co-funded by EU or national sources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

JVTP is a regional science and technology park that provides equipped laboratories, offices, conference spaces, and technology halls to resident companies, alongside business development services (business plan and financial plan preparation), R&D project assistance, and grant consulting. It also operates the Krajské energetické centrum (Regional Energy Center) providing free shared energy management services to 606 municipalities, and the Jihočeský Digi Hub for digital transformation support. Programs include startup competitions, mentoring, networking events, and educational workshops covering AI, VR/AR, ESG, and cybersecurity.

Product overview

Jihočeský vědeckotechnický park (JVTP) is a science and technology park that serves as a regional innovation hub. It operates as a single unified service offering rather than a modular product platform. The core offering includes physical infrastructure (equipped laboratories, offices, conference spaces, technology halls), business development services (business plans, R&D project assistance, financial planning), and grant consulting. Supplementary programs include the Jihočeský Digi Hub for digital transformation, the Krajské energetické centrum for free municipal energy management, and the Cross-Border Idea & Startup Contest. Educational offerings cover seminars, workshops, and mentoring on topics including AI, VR/AR, IoT, RPA, ESG, and sustainability. The park hosts resident companies specializing in AI, VR/AR, IoT, genetic testing, renewable energy, and other advanced technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Krajské energetické centrum jižních Čech (KEC): Regional Energy Center of South Bohemia - a project providing free shared energy managers for municipalities in the South Bohemian region, funded through the National Recovery Plan 2026-2028.
• Jihočeský Digi Hub
• Smart akcelerátor

Products and services

• Office and Laboratory Spaces (Prostory)
• Business Development Services
• Grant Consulting (Dotační poradenství)
• Networking Events and Startup Community
• Educational Programs (Seminars, Workshops, Mentoring)
• Jihočeský Digi Hub
• Krajské energetické centrum jižních Čech (Regional Energy Center)
• Cross-Border Idea & Startup Contest
• Smart akcelerátor (Smart Accelerator)
• ESG Simple Tool

Quantifiable outcome

• Free energy management services for 606 municipalities in South Bohemia
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ekoport z.s.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Partner in organizing the hybrid ESG reporting seminar on June 5, 2026, focused on ESG regulation, carbon footprint, and LCA methodology.
• KLB Legal, s.r.o.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Partner in organizing the ESG seminar, providing legal perspective on ESG regulation and reporting requirements.
• Gatum Group s.r.o.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Partner in the ESG seminar, presenting on ESG reporting in the public sector based on the case study of the city of Plzeň.
• JAIP - Jihočeská agentura pro podporu inovačního podnikání o.p.s.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Partner in ESG seminar, presenting on practical use of ESG reports and involvement in regional and national ESG initiatives.
• Regionální rozvojová agentura jižních Čech (RERA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026RERA is an expert partner for grant advisory and project preparation in the Krajské energetické centrum (KEC) project. RERA collaborates on preparing project proposals for municipalities and handles grant administration.
• Krajské sdružení MAS Jihočeského krajecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Coordinator of the network of 11 local action groups (MAS) that provides territorial coverage for the KEC energy manager service. Each MAS hosts an energy manager who serves municipalities in their territory.
• Jihočeský kraj (South Bohemian Region)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJVTP is 100% owned by Jihočeský kraj. The region is the primary stakeholder and partner, with JVTP acting as Smart akcelerátor facilitator for regional innovation strategy implementation.
• Společnost vědeckotechnických parků ČR, z.s. (SVTP ČR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJVTP is a full member of the Association of Science and Technology Parks of the Czech Republic, participating in national networks and knowledge sharing.
• Legacy ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the 'Konkurenceschopnost MSP' (SME Competitiveness) event on September 10, 2026.
• ČSOB (Československá obchodní banka)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the 'Konkurenceschopnost MSP' event focused on SME competitiveness.
• CzechinvestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the 'Konkurenceschopnost MSP' event, contributing to SME competitiveness programming.
• Jihočeská hospodářská komora (JHK)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the 'Konkurenceschopnost MSP' event, bringing business chamber perspective to SME support.
• Jihočeská univerzita v Českých BudějovicíchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for research collaboration, student projects, and internship programs. JVTP collaborates with the university on R&D projects and student engagement.
• Local Action Groups (MAS) Network - 11 groups including MAS Brána Písecka, MAS Česká Kanada, MAS Hlubocko-Lišovsko, MAS Krajina srdce, MAS Lužnice, MAS Sdružení Růže, MAS Strakonicko, MAS Střední Povltaví, MAS Šumavsko, MAS Třeboňsko, MAS Vodňanská rybacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor11 local action groups provide territorial coverage for the KEC energy management service. Each MAS hosts an energy manager serving municipalities in their region, acting as the local delivery channel.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vědeckotechnický park Ostrava: Czech science and technology park in Ostrava operating under a similar model - physical infrastructure, business support, and grant consulting for resident companies and regional startups. Direct counterpart to JVTP in the Moravia-Silesia region.
• RERA (Regionální rozvojová agentura jižních Čech): South Bohemian regional development agency operating as JVTP's KEC project partner. Provides grant advisory, project preparation, and regional development services with overlapping customer base (municipalities, SMEs).
• BIC Brno (Business Innovation Centre): Established Czech business incubator providing incubation, acceleration, and innovation support services to startups and SMEs in the South Moravian region. Operates under comparable funding/governance structure as JVTP.
• Energy Centre of the Pardubice Region (ECP): Czech regional energy center modeled similarly to KEC, providing energy management services, SECAP preparation, and grant consulting to municipalities in the Pardubice region. Direct analog to JVTP's KEC offering.
• Podnikatelský inkubátor Plzeň (PI-Pt): Czech business incubator based in Plzeň providing lab space, offices, and startup support services in the Plzeňský region. Geographic and operational cousin to JVTP within the Czech STP network (SVTP ČR).
• TechTower Brno: Science and technology park in Brno offering equipped labs, offices, and innovation support programs. Closest analog to JVTP in terms of operating model, scope of services, and role in regional innovation ecosystem.

Emerging players

• SEVEn, Středisko pro efektivní využívání energie: Czech energy agency providing energy efficiency consulting, municipal energy planning, and grant support - the closest functional analog to JVTP's KEC program but operating across the whole country rather than regionally.
• Jihočeská agentura pro podporu inovačního podnikání (JAIP): South Bohemian regional innovation agency offering consulting, ESG advisory, and innovation support with overlapping client base. JVTP's existing ESG seminar partner but also a regional competitor in innovation-support services.

Broad incumbents

• CzechInvest: National investment promotion and business development agency of the Czech Republic. Offers wider-scope startup/innovation support, grant consulting, and FDI attraction across all regions. Larger, established counterpart with broader mandate.

Others

• Společnost vědeckotechnických parků ČR (SVTP ČR): National association of Czech science and technology parks, of which JVTP is a member. Comparable only as a coordinating body - provides industry-wide perspective on Czech STP operations and policy advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/jvtp.cz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jvtp
• Instagraminstagram.com/jvtpark

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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