What KUMST Brno does

KUMST Brno is a Design & Business incubator operated by JIC (zájmové sdružení právnických osob, Company ID 711 80 478) and located at Údolní 495/19 in central Brno, Czech Republic. Founded in 2020 in buildings leased from Brno University of Technology (VUT), it serves creative entrepreneurs across architecture, fashion, gaming, product design, photography, audiovisual and software fields in the South Moravian Region. Core offerings fall into three lines: (1) space rentals — coworking desks at 200 CZK/day, five named meeting rooms at 150 CZK/half-hour, and a 54.5 m² Workshopárna at 847 CZK/half-hour, all bookable via the ComGate-integrated shop.kumstbrno.cz e-commerce platform; (2) paid consulting and structured programs — Future Founders, Creative Startups, Established Studios, Booster, and the recurring Mastermind group mentoring; and (3) sub-branded verticals — Gamebaze, the first gaming incubator in the Czech Republic (launched September 2022), and FabLab Brno (opened 2024), a digital fabrication lab with 3D printers, laser cutters, cutting plotters, and embroidery machines. The entity is publicly funded by the South Moravian Region, the City of Brno, and four universities, and operates as a non-profit service rather than a commercial business; revenue figures are not disclosed.

KUMST's technology stack is operational rather than differentiated: a web-based reservation and membership system with ComGate online payment processing, an interactive space map, Outlook/Google Calendar booking integrations, and a Discord community server for member and gaming communities. Distribution is hybrid — a physical hub for in-person engagement, complemented by an online self-serve shop, an e-learning platform, and a Maker summer-camp partnership with Maker Tábor. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: free intro consultations, programming such as Velvet Innovation and Brno Design Days, word-of-mouth within the local creative ecosystem, and referrals through JIC's institutional network and university partners.

Customer concentration is low and fragmented across dozens of named studios and freelancers; no AI/ML capabilities are evident.

Name

KUMST Brno

Legal name

JIC — zájmové sdružení právnických osob

Website

https://kumstbrno.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KUMST Brno is a publicly-funded Design & Business incubator in central Brno, Czech Republic, operating coworking space, meeting rooms, a digital fabrication lab (FabLab Brno), and the Gamebaze gaming incubator for creative entrepreneurs across fashion, architecture, gaming and design.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative Business Incubation and Coworking Services

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Makerspaces & Fab Labs (Open Build Studios) (EDAMADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Makerspace, Innovation Lab & Fab Lab Operations (Tools, Safety, Programming) (EDAEAGAI), Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC), Entrepreneurship, Business & Innovation Camps (EDAMALAL), Venture Studios / Company Builders (FSANAAAH), Open-Source & Developer Communities (BPAMABAM)

Keywords

• Coworking space rental
• Creative business incubation
• Gaming incubator services
• Design entrepreneurship programs
• Digital fabrication workshop

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Space Rental (Coworking, Meeting Rooms, Workshop): KUMST generates revenue primarily through renting coworking desks (200 Kč/day), five meeting rooms (150 Kč/half-hour each), and a workshop space (Workshopárna, 847 Kč/half-hour). Spaces are bookable via the online reservation system with online payment via ComGate. Long-term rental of studio spaces in the two buildings is also available, with automatic membership account creation for studio tenants.
2. Consulting, Mentoring & Business Programs: KUMST provides paid consulting services, one-on-one consultations, expert mentoring, and structured business programs (Future Founders, Creative Startups, Established Studios, Booster) to support creative entrepreneurs. A Mastermind group mentoring format runs across 2026 with monthly 4-hour sessions. Revenue is generated through program fees.
3. Event Fees & Ticket Sales: KUMST organizes and hosts talks, lectures, workshops, and networking events (e.g., Velvet Innovation conference, Brno Design Days). Some events generate revenue through ticket sales, while partner events (e.g., Maker summer camps) are coordinated with external organizers.
4. Chip Card and Merchandise Sales: Sale of access chip cards (121 Kč/unit) required for building access, plus branded merchandise sold through the e-shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

KUMST Brno fundamentally operates a physical creative hub and Design & Business incubator in central Brno that rents coworking desks, five meeting rooms and a workshop room on a pay-as-you-go basis, while running structured business support programs (Future Founders, Creative Startups, Established Studios, Booster, Mastermind) for creative entrepreneurs. It also hosts two specialised verticals: Gamebaze (the first gaming incubator in the Czech Republic) and FabLab Brno (a digital fabrication workshop with 3D printers, laser cutters, and embroidery machines) for prototyping and community support.

Product overview

KUMST Brno is a Design & Business incubator that operates as a multi-service creative hub combining business support services with workspace rentals for cultural and creative industries. The core offering includes three main product categories: (1) Space Rentals comprising coworking desks (200 CZK/day), five meeting rooms named after notable figures (150 CZK/half-hour), and Workshopárna flexible workshop space (847 CZK/half-hour); (2) Business Programs including Future Founders, Creative Startups, Established Studios, and Booster programs offering consulting, mentoring, and networking; (3) Specialized Sub-brands including Gamebaze gaming incubator and FabLab Brno digital workshop. Additional services include e-learning, event hosting, and community facilities for creative professionals in architecture, design, fashion, film, gaming, music, and advertising sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gamebaze: The first gaming incubator in the Czech Republic, located in KUMST, supporting gaming developers with education, coworking, and community for faster establishment in the world market.

Products and services

• Coworking Space Rental Shared workspace rental on the 2nd floor of Building A at KUMST Brno (Údolní 19), priced at 200 CZK per day per desk. Includes desk, chair, Wi-Fi, utilities, and access to common areas; books via shop.kumstbrno.cz. Long-term rental of 3+ consecutive business days qualifies as 'long-term sublease' (maximum 23 days per order, bookable up to 6 months in advance). Designed for individual creatives, freelancers, and small creative teams.
• Meeting Room Rental (Zasedačky) Rental of five themed meeting rooms (Ema Javůrková-Widhalmová 19.1 m², Jindřich Kumpošť 22.6 m², Gajbraš Trípvěd 18.4 m², Dina Babbitt Gottliebová 18.8 m², Dušan Skála 21.7 m²), priced at 150 CZK per half-hour each, with VAT included. Final 5 minutes of the last booked half-hour is automatically deducted. Used by startups, freelancers, and small companies for client meetings and team sessions.
• Workshopárna (Workshop Space) Flexible 54.5 m² workshop space with capacity for up to 20 people, equipped with a dataprojector and free Wi-Fi, suitable for smaller lectures, workshops, and training sessions. Priced at 847 CZK per half-hour (incl. VAT; ex-VAT 700 CZK). Books via shop.kumstbrno.cz and serves startups, educators, and creative professionals hosting events.
• Future Founders Program Business support program for aspiring founders with a design idea who want to learn how to turn their concept into a viable business. Covers foundational business setup, product development, and market-entry skills. Targeted at idea-stage creative individuals.
• Creative Startups Program Consultation program for early-stage creative startups (product design, fashion, digital reality, audiovisual) seeking to expand products and services globally. Provides know-how, expert mentoring, and connections to funding networks. The primary program for KUMST's lead ICP.
• Established Studios Program Business support for design studios with a clear identity that seek structured growth, team expansion, and strategic direction without losing their creative essence. Offers space, team development, and strategic consulting.
• Booster Program The JIC Booster program for companies looking to accelerate growth through mentorship and structured business-development support. Available to KUMST members and broader JIC portfolio companies.
• Gamebaze Gaming Incubator First gaming incubator in the Czech Republic, located at KUMST, offering dedicated support for game developers. Includes gaming coworking (room 308), startup incubation (room 310), the gamebaze_course program, mentoring by Zdeněk Záhora, and project development by Oto Schultz. Anchored in the regional gaming industry generating over 100 million EUR annually in the South Moravian Region.
• FabLab Brno at KUMST Digital fabrication lab at KUMST (rooms 130-132) equipped with 3D printers, laser cutter, cutting plotter, heat press, programmable sewing/embroidery machine, and basic hand tools (grinders, saws, cordless drills) for creative prototyping. Available to KUMST members and the broader creative community for product prototyping and small-batch production.
• Mastermind KUMST (Group Mentoring) Group mentoring program where participants meet regularly (monthly 4-hour sessions in 2026) to share experiences, solve challenges, and support each other in business development, pricing, team building, and work-life balance. Provides feedback from founders and studio leaders, peer community support, and clear direction for professional and personal development.
• KUMST E-learning Platform Online learning platform accessible at /en/elearning that provides educational content related to design and business development for KUMST's community and broader public.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of creative projects supported in the first 5 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers28 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

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JIC — zájmové sdružení právnických osob (Interest Group of Legal Entities)coreOthersJIC is KUMST's parent organisation and operator. JIC has over 20 years of experience supporting technology entrepreneurs and developing the innovation ecosystem in the South Moravian Region. KUMST is one of JIC's initiatives, extending its ecosystem expertise to cultural and creative industries. JIC also manages the Gamebaze gaming incubator as part of the KUMST ecosystem.
• Statutory City of Brno (Statutární město Brno)coreOthersThe city of Brno is a founding partner and co-funder of KUMST. It supported the initial concept development and continues as a key institutional backer, alongside the South Moravian Region.
• South Moravian Region (Jihomoravský kraj)coreOthersThe South Moravian Region (JMK) is a founding partner and co-funder of KUMST, providing public funding that enables KUMST to offer subsidized services to creative entrepreneurs. The region also benefits from KUMST's contribution to the regional gaming industry, which generates over 100 million EUR annually.
• Brno University of Technology (VUT — Vysoké učení technické v Brně)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVUT is a key institutional partner and building landlord. KUMST operates as the exclusive tenant of two buildings at Údolní 19 (VUT-owned property) under a lease agreement signed 18 December 2018. VUT also contributes through student pipelines, academic collaborations, and research partnerships. Its Faculty of Fine Arts (FaVU) collaborates on gaming development (Gaming Media studio).
• Masaryk University (MUNI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the founding institutions of JIC and a partner in KUMST's ecosystem. Serves as a pipeline for student entrepreneurs and academic talent in creative disciplines.
• Mendel University in Brno (Mendelova univerzita v Brně)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the founding institutions of JIC and a partner university. Contributes to the regional innovation ecosystem supporting KUMST's activities.
• Veterinary and Pharmaceutical University BrnominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the founding institutions of JIC, contributing to the broader innovation ecosystem in the South Moravian Region.
• Game Cluster (Herní Klastr)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Czech Game Cluster signed a memorandum of cooperation with KUMST/Gamebaze in September 2022 to support the development of the gaming industry in the South Moravian Region. Gamebaze is positioned as the first gaming incubator in the Czech Republic.
• Maker Tábor (makertabor.cz)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal partner organisation that operates Maker day camps (příměšťáky) hosted at KUMST's facilities. The partnership allows Maker Tábor to use KUMST space for summer camp activities focused on children's technology education. Registration is managed via makertabor.cz.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC): Global innovation campus operator providing coworking, labs, and venture programs; comparable as a direct peer in operating multi-tenant innovation hubs with a mix of workspace and programming, though at significantly larger scale.
• Mindspace: Premium coworking and flexible office operator with multiple European locations; comparable as a direct coworking/workspace peer, though operating at larger commercial scale and without KUMST's creative-incubation overlay.
• Impact Hub: Global network of impact-driven coworking and incubation spaces; comparable because it combines community workspace with startup/creative programs under a similar mission-driven, partnership-based operating model to KUMST.

Broad incumbents

• Y Combinator: The largest startup accelerator globally; comparable as a broader incumbent offering structured founder programs and investor network access, though KUMST operates at far smaller scale and serves a different (creative) vertical.
• Techstars: Large global startup accelerator with mentorship-driven programs; comparable as a broader incumbent offering structured incubation and capital access, though focused on equity-backed tech startups rather than cultural/creative industries.
• Industrious: Premium flexible workspace provider; comparable as a broader incumbent in coworking/workspace, though focused on enterprise-grade offices rather than creative-industry incubation.

Others

• CzechInvest: Czech government investment and business development agency; comparable as an adjacent Czech innovation ecosystem player that channels public funding, mentoring, and internationalisation support to startups — partially overlapping with KUMST's mission.
• Game Industry Cluster of the Czech Republic (Herní klastr): Czech gaming industry association and KUMST/Gamebaze cooperation partner (memorandum signed 2022); comparable as an adjacent ecosystem organisation that supports game studios, with overlapping member base to KUMST's Gamebaze.

Regional players

• Design Terminal (Hungary): Hungarian government-backed design and creative entrepreneurship hub in Budapest; comparable as a regional peer with a similar public-backed creative-incubation mission and central-European positioning.
• Hatch (Helsinki): Game industry incubator in Helsinki, Finland; comparable as a regional gaming-incubator peer with a similar mandate to Gamebaze (supporting game studios), though operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kumstbrno
• Instagraminstagram.com/kumstbrno
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kumst-brno

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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