Novinářský inkubátor

What Novinářský inkubátor does

Novinářský inkubátor z. s. is a Czech non-profit organization (registered association) founded in 2020 and headquartered at Hala 40 in Prague 7 - Holešovice. The organization operates a four-pillar program portfolio: Novinářská inkubace (practical journalism training that pairs beginning journalists with experienced mentors and produces published articles), Mediální vzdělávání (media literacy workshops for seniors under the 'Nenechme se nachytat!' brand and for primary and secondary school students, including Erasmus+ projects), Mediální partnerství (media partnership and patronage services for civil society projects), and Mezinárodní projekty (cross-border collaborations with Goethe Institut, Česko-německý fond budoucnosti, and other European partners). A distinctive fifth pillar is the annual Festival Řetízkárna at the former Rovnost uranium mine in Jáchymov, dedicated to commemorating victims of communist-era forced labor camps, plus the documentary project 'Příběhy Řetízkárny očima studentů'.

The organization is led by founder and chairman Tomáš Bouška, a political scientist and historian who also chairs Spolek Politických vězni.cz and lectures at NYU Prague and CIEE Prague. With a team of 6, it serves three beneficiary groups: beginning journalists, seniors vulnerable to misinformation, and school-aged youth. Revenue is derived entirely from institutional grants (Česko-nědecký fond budoucnosti, Nadace Tipsport, Erasmus+, US Embassy Prague, EU programs), corporate sponsorships (Alza), and individual donations; all services are provided free of charge.

Operationally, Novinářský inkubátor runs a community-led, event-driven model: it maintains active social media, publishes regularly on its website, conducts debates at major Czech cultural festivals (Litomyšl Fest, TrutnOFF, United Islands, Metronome Prague, Festival Řetízkárna, Zlín Film Festival, Ji.hlava IDFF), and extends its international footprint through partnerships such as the 'Debate not argue' conferences with Goethe Institut in Dresden and Prague, the 'Youth Voice in Media' Erasmus+ program, and reporting projects including a 2026 trip to Ukraine. Recent partnerships with OnlineMediator.cz have produced investigative pieces published on financial portals, signaling a gradual expansion into consumer journalism.

Name

Novinářský inkubátor

Legal name

Novinářský inkubátor z. s.

Website

https://novinarskyinkubator.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Novinářský inkubátor is a Prague-based Czech non-profit (z. s.) that trains beginning journalists, delivers media literacy workshops for seniors and students, and runs the annual Festival Řetízkárna commemorating communist-era labor camps, funded primarily through EU, government, and foundation grants.

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Product category

Journalism and Media Literacy Education Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Civic Education & Community Engagement (Voting, Local Government) (EDAAAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Education & Teaching Volunteer Programs (EDAIAGAD)

Keywords

• Journalism incubation programs
• Media literacy education
• Nonprofit media organization
• Civic journalism training
• Journalism mentorship services

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha 7 - Holešovice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: Primary funding from institutional grants including support from European Union, Czech government programs, Česko-německý fond budoucnosti (Czech-German Future Fund), Nadace Tipsport, and other foundations supporting media and civic education projects.
2. Donations and Sponsorships: Individual supporter contributions from Tomáš Němec and Jiří Růžek, as well as corporate sponsorships from Alza and other partners supporting specific projects and events.
3. Project Partnerships: Collaborative projects with partners such as Centrum pro informovanou společnost, Erasmus+ programs, and co-development initiatives that provide funding for specific educational and media literacy programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Novinářský inkubátor is a Czech nonprofit that runs a portfolio of community programs supporting beginning journalists (Novinářská inkubace), delivering media literacy education to seniors and primary/secondary school students (Mediální vzdělávání, including the 'Nenechme se nachytat!' seminar series), acting as media partner/patron (Mediální záštita) for meaningful civic projects, and coordinating international collaboration projects (Mezinárodní projekty) such as the Czech-German Future Fund–backed 'Debate not argue' conferences and the Erasmus+ 'Youth Voice in Media' program. It also organizes the annual Festival Řetízkárna at the former Jáchymov uranium mine chain locker room to commemorate victims of communist-era forced labor camps.

Product overview

Novinářský inkubátor is a non-profit organization that provides a portfolio of services to support beginning journalists and promote media literacy. The core offerings include: Novinářská inkubace (practical journalistic training programs), Mediální vzdělávání (media education workshops for seniors and students), Mediální partnerství (media partnership services for meaningful projects), and Mezinárodní projekty (international collaboration projects). The organization also runs cultural/educational programs including the annual Festival Řetízkárna focused on communist-era memory, the Příběhy Řetízkárny očima studentů documentary project, and media vigilance seminars under the 'Nenechme se nachytat!' brand. The various programs work together to fulfill the organization's mission of cultivating independent journalism and strengthening civil society.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Novinářská inkubace (Journalistic Incubation)

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple cohorts of beginning journalists trained and published
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Česko-německý fond budoucnosticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor supporter of international projects including the 'Debate not argue' conference series with Goethe Institut and the 'Příběhy Řetízkárny očima studentů' documentary project. Provided funding for multiple years of collaboration between Czech and German organizations.
• Nadace TipsportcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation supporting the organization's participation in festivals and events. Provided support for Litomyšl Fest debates, NeverMore 68 event, and other festival appearances.
• Spolek Političtí vězni.czcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose partner in the preservation and promotion of the Řetízkárna (chain barn) - the former mine changing room from the 1950s uranium labor camps in Jáchymov. Novinářský inkubátor is the proud media partner of this initiative since autumn 2022. Jointly organizes the annual Festival Řetízkárna.
• Goethe Institut (Prague and Dresden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the 'Debate not argue' conference series, including experimental conferences in Dresden and Prague focused on constructive debate and democratic discourse.
• Centrum pro informovanou společnostcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating on the 'Svět 2.0: Demokracie, odolná společnost a já' project focused on democracy, resilience, and media literacy education. Also co-published policy paper 'Ticho před bouří' on strategic communication in hybrid conflicts.
• Litomyšl FestmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual media debate partner at the Litomyšl Fest festival. Organizes sixth media debate in 2025 on topics including erosion of liberal democracy and disinformation threats.
• Český rozhlasmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on media literacy debates, including events at Český rozhlas Karlovy Vary and Český rozhlas Plzeň. Partnership includes co-organization of 'Nenechme se nachytat!' seminar series.
• AlzasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting festival participation and events including Litomyšl Fest and NeverMore 68.
• Hala 40coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located civic organization and host venue. Collaboration includes international projects such as the visit of Slovak uranium mine survivors ('Ruce uranu' project). Both organizations share headquarters space.
• CIEE PraguesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in hosting international events including lecture by Finnish investigative journalist Jessikka Aro on Russian disinformation warfare.
• Velvyslanectví Finské republikysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of events featuring Finnish investigative journalist Jessikka Aro on Russian disinformation topics.
• OnlineMediator.czsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration opening doors for the organization's authors to publish on major media platforms including Peníze.cz financial portal.
• Filozofická fakulta UHKsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner with memorandum of cooperation for expanding media education skills for students and raising awareness about recent history.
• Europe Direct Karlovy VarysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of media literacy debates including 'Genderová rovnost' debate and senior media literacy seminars in the Karlovy Vary region.
• Fak(e)tickysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ project partner for 'Youth Voice in Media' program bringing media education to primary and secondary schools across Czech regions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/novinarsky
• Instagraminstagram.com/novinarskyinkubator
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/novin%C3%A1%C5%99sk%C3%BD-inkub%C3%A1tor

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