Asociace podnikavé Česko

What Asociace podnikavé Česko does

Asociace podnikavé Česko is a Prague-based non-profit association (z.s., IČO 17461740) founded in September 2022 to coordinate and advance entrepreneurship education across the Czech Republic. The organization unites 14 founding members and 8+ additional regular members spanning schools, educational NGOs, foundations, universities, and innovation centers, and serves as the national-level body mapping the entrepreneurship-education ecosystem through its interactive Mapa podnikavosti, which currently displays 272 active organizations. Its work is methodologically grounded in the European EntreComp framework, which it uses both as a measuring stick for ecosystem mapping and as the basis for its core product, the three-level 'Podnikavá škola' (Enterprising School) certification offered to basic and secondary schools.

The association operates a portfolio of interconnected offerings: the Mapa podnikavosti (interactive web map), the Podnikavá škola certification (60,000 CZK per school for the standard process), the Knihovna materiálů (methodology library), the 'Podnikavost naostro' podcast, and the 'První kroky k Podnikavé škole' introductory program delivered to Prague schools through the EU-funded iDZ Praha project (2025–June 2028). It runs an annual conference (2025 edition: 'Podnikavost jako klíč k odolné společnosti', October 23, 2025), regional roadshows in partnership with Česká spořitelna (#silnějšíbudoucnost), and expert roundtables at the Czech Ministry of Education. Česká spořitelna and its foundation (Nadace České spořitelny) serve as General Partners.

Revenue is generated through a mix of membership fees, certification fees (with reduced 15,000 CZK pricing for Prague schools via iDZ Praha), and project-based co-funding from EU operational programs (notably OP JAK), the Czech state budget, and municipal budgets (Prague). The operational team comprises 7 staff members (Anna Kačabová as Director, plus project coordination, communications, evaluation, methodology, certification coordination, and administrative support functions), governed by a 9-member Board (Výbor) and ~10-member Supervisory Council (Dozorčí rada).

Name

Asociace podnikavé Česko

Legal name

Asociace podnikavé Česko

Website

https://podnikavecesko.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Asociace podnikavé Česko is a Czech non-profit association founded in 2022 that coordinates entrepreneurship education, mapping 272 ecosystem organizations and certifying basic and secondary schools through its EntreComp-based 'Podnikavá škola' program. It serves educators, schools, policymakers, and member organizations across the Czech Republic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (611)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Education Sector Coordination, Clusters & Working Groups (EDADALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Awarding Organizations & Credentialing Bodies (Certificates/Diplomas) (EDADAFAC), Learning Outcomes & Competency Framework Authorities (EDADAEAC), Teacher Training, Professional Development & Education Leadership (BPADAKAC)

Keywords

• Entrepreneurship education
• School certification programs
• Education community building
• Competence framework
• Nonprofit education association

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague 5 (Smíchov)

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Revenue generated from membership fees paid by organizational members (founding members and regular members) of the association. Specific fee amounts are not publicly disclosed.
2. Certification Fees (Podnikavá škola): The 'Podnikavá škola' certification is offered to basic and secondary schools in the Czech Republic for a fee. Standard full certification process costs 60,000 CZK per school; Prague schools receive reduced rate of 15,000 CZK after completing 'První kroky' program. Schools from iDZ Praha project receive subsidized or free access to initial steps.
3. Project-Based EU and Public Funding: The association participates in projects co-financed by EU funds and national public budgets. Example: iDZ Praha project (OP JAK, CZ.02.02.XX/00/23_018/0015142) running from 2025 to June 2028, co-financed by the European Union, state budget, and Prague city budget, focusing on increasing competencies of secondary school students and educators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Asociace podnikavé Česko is a Czech nonprofit association (zapsaný spolek) founded in September 2022 that maps and coordinates the national entrepreneurship education ecosystem. It offers the three-level 'Podnikavá škola' certification for basic and secondary schools, an interactive Mapa podnikavosti listing 272 member organizations, a methodology library, the 'Podnikavost naostro' podcast, conferences and events, and national-level advocacy based on the European EntreComp framework.

Product overview

Asociace podnikavé Česko is a non-profit association focused on developing entrepreneurship competencies in Czech education. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected products including the interactive Mapa podnikavosti (Entrepreneurship Map) with 272+ organizations, the three-level Certifikace Podnikavá škola (Enterprising School Certification), the Knihovna materiálů (Materials Library) with educational resources, the Podcast Podnikavost naostro for awareness building, and the První kroky k Podnikavé škole introductory program. These offerings work together to support schools, educators, and organizations in systematically developing entrepreneurial competencies as defined by the EntreComp framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Podnikavá škola: A certification program for schools that systematically develop entrepreneurship competencies in students.
• Mapa podnikavosti
• Podnikavost naostro

Quantifiable outcome

• 68% of parents believe schools do not sufficiently develop entrepreneurship competencies, indicating strong unmet demand for the association's offerings.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and core / flagship.

• CzechInvestminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024CzechInvest collaborated with the association to organize the unique conference 'Podnikavá budoucnost Česka' (October 17, 2024) focused on systemic support for entrepreneurship and highlighting the lack of key data on entrepreneurship in the Czech Republic.
• Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MŠMT) and Dom zahraniční spolupráce (DZS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The association collaborates with MŠMT and DZS (House of Foreign Cooperation) on a expert roundtable 'Podnikavost v kontextu vzdělávání' (February 12, 2026) held at the Ministry of Education, focused on integrating entrepreneurship into Czech education policy.
• NEWTON Media (Supporting Partner)minorOthers · 1 January 2024NEWTON Media is listed as a supporting partner of the association, alongside Blízsé. As a media company, it likely provides communication or content support.
• Blízsé (Supporting Partner)minorOthers · 1 January 2024Blízsé is listed as a supporting partner of the association alongside NEWTON Media.
• 8+ Regular Member Organizations (including: ICOK, NVIAS, Vysočina Education, Impact Hub, IPIV, Firmoškola, Vysoká škola NEWTON, Moravskoslezská technologická akademie)coreOthers · 1 January 2024The association has grown to include additional regular members: Inovační centrum Olomouckého kraje (ICOK), NVIAS, Vysočina Education, Impact Hub, Institut pro podnikavost, inovace a vzdělávání (IPIV), Firmoškola, Vysoká škola NEWTON, and Moravskoslezská technologická akademie.
• NMS Market ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023NMS Market Research partners with the association to conduct public opinion surveys on entrepreneurship in education, including a 2023 survey revealing that 68% of parents believe schools do not sufficiently develop entrepreneurship competencies.
• 14 Founding Members (including: Czech Founders, Česká středoškolská unie, DEX Innovation Centre, EKO Gymnázium Brno, Junior Achievement Czech, Lipka, Můžeš podnikat, Nadační fond vzdělávání a podnikání, Prototýpci, Schola Empirica, Smíchovská střední průmyslová škola a gymnázium, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Czech Republic Foundation, Nadace ZET, yourchance)coreOthers · 1 January 2022The association was established in September 2022 by 14 founding member organizations including schools (EKO Gymnázium Brno, Smíchovská střední průmyslová škola a gymnázium), educational NGOs (JA Czech, Lipka, Schola Empirica, Prototýpci), foundations (Nadační fond vzdělávání a podnikání, Nadace ZET), networks (Česká středoškolská unie), and others (Czech Founders, DEX Innovation Centre, Můžeš podnikat, yourchance, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award). These members continue as organizational members governing and operating the association.
• Lipka – školské zařízení pro environmentální vzdělávání Brno (Methodological Partner)core / flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Lipka is the methodological guarantor for entrepreneurship education in the Jihomoravský kraj since 2016. The 'Podnikavá škola' certification methodology was developed by Lipka. Since 2025, the association offers and disseminates the certification nationwide with Lipka's methodological support. Lipka also hosts the 'Podnikavá mysl' (Enterprising Mind) work unit and website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• JA-YE Europe (Junior Achievement Europe): JA-YE Europe is the regional network that JA Czech belongs to, operating across 40+ European countries with similar school-facing entrepreneurship programs. It is comparable as a supra-national coordinator and advocacy body with member-based funding and EU project ties.
• Kauffman Foundation: The Kauffman Foundation is a major US philanthropy dedicated to entrepreneurship education and research, funding school programs, advocacy and research. Comparable as a national-level entrepreneurship-education funder and convening organization in a single market.
• Junior Achievement Worldwide: Global parent network of Junior Achievement Czech and other member countries, delivering entrepreneurship-education curricula in over 100 countries. Comparable as the umbrella body providing methodology, branding and funding that its Czech member helps shape.

Direct peers

• Young Enterprise UK: Young Enterprise UK is a national education charity running enterprise and financial education programs in primary and secondary schools, plus the 'Company Programme' certification. Closely comparable in model, mission and customer (UK K–12 schools).
• Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE): NFTE is a US-based non-profit that delivers entrepreneurship education curricula and teacher training to under-resourced schools, with credentialing and certification components. Highly comparable as a school-facing entrepreneurship-education provider and advocacy organization.
• Ung Företagsamhet (Young Enterprise Sweden): Sweden's national body for entrepreneurship education in schools, providing teacher training, student programs and policy advocacy with a similar non-profit, member-backed model. Directly comparable in mission, target customer (K–12 schools) and EntreComp-aligned methodology.
• Junior Achievement Czech: Junior Achievement Czech is a founding member of the association but also an independent operator delivering entrepreneurship-education programs to over 50,000 Czech students and 2,400+ teachers annually. It competes for the same school relationships and policy attention in Czech entrepreneurship education.
• Entreprenørskap Ung (Norway): Norway's national organization promoting entrepreneurship among youth and in education, operating as a non-profit coordinating body with member organizations, school programs and policy advocacy. Functionally similar to Asociace podnikavé Česko in mandate and delivery.

Others

• European Foundation for Entrepreneurship Research (EFER): EFER is a Brussels-based foundation promoting entrepreneurship education and research across Europe, with EU policy advocacy and academic partnerships. Comparable as a Europe-wide coordinating and policy-facing body in the same entrepreneurship-education ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Ashoka Czech Republic: Ashoka Czech is part of Ashoka's global network supporting social entrepreneurs and changemakers in education. Comparable as a fellow Czech-Republic non-profit advocating for competence-based, mission-driven education with school partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asociace-podnikav%C3%A9-%C4%8Desko

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

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