Institut pro politiku a společnost

What Institut pro politiku a společnost does

Institut pro politiku a společnost (IPPS), legally registered as Institut pro politiku a společnost, z. s., is a Czech non-profit think tank (zapsaný spolek) founded in 2014 and headquartered in Prague at Martinská 2, with a registered address also at Babická in Prague-Chodov. The organization operates with approximately 13 employees and convenes policy dialogue through a portfolio of formats including business breakfasts, public debates, round tables, seminars, and international conferences targeting Czech and European politicians, government officials, academics, and corporate partners. Flagship products include the multi-year Digitální Česko international conference series on digital policy (active 2017-2026, with participation from EU Commissioners Věra Jourová and Margrethe Vestager), the annual Prague Security Dialogue on European security and defense, and the Priorities for Resilient Central Europe conference. Complementary intellectual output comprises policy analyses (Analýzy), a blog featuring commentary by named contributors, and a podcast distributed via SoundCloud, all supported by a standard web platform built on WordPress CMS, Mailchimp/EEPurl newsletter infrastructure, and active social media channels (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube).

The organization's business model is non-commercial: as a non-profit association, it generates revenue through corporate partnership packages and event sponsorships rather than product sales, with no public pricing disclosed. Its co-organizer network spans institutional partners (the European Parliament, European Liberal Forum, Renew Europe, Prague House Brussels), corporate partners (Google, Microsoft), and sectoral associations (Mobilní Česko, Digitální Česko), enabling it to host events that combine policy expertise with brand visibility for sponsors. Jan Macháček serves as Chairman of the Supervisory Board. The operating footprint is Central Europe, with Brussels-based co-organized events extending reach into EU policy circles. No parent entity, funding rounds, mergers, acquisitions, or external investors are disclosed.

The institute's technology layer is intentionally low-complexity and serves a content-publishing and convening function rather than a software product. Core platform components include WordPress-based website (politikaspolecnost.cz), email newsletter via EEPurl, multimedia publishing on YouTube and SoundCloud, and social media integration across Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Distribution is hybrid: regional for invitation-only events, global for digital content (analyses, videos, podcasts) accessible remotely. The Digitální Česko initiative maintains a separate branded domain (digitalni-cesko.eu). The organization maintains an internship program (stáž) as a talent development channel.

Name

Institut pro politiku a společnost

Legal name

Institut pro politiku a společnost, z. s.

Website

https://politikaspolecnost.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Institut pro politiku a společnost is a Prague-based Czech non-profit think tank that convenes policy debates and international conferences for Czech and EU politicians, government officials, academics, and corporate partners, with flagship events including Digitální Česko and Prague Security Dialogue.

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Policy Think Tank Services

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Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

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Public Sector & Policy Consulting

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

SECONDARYTHAHAJAF

Government, Public Policy & Regulatory Congresses

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Association, Government & Academic Congresses

Keywords

• Policy think tank
• Public policy research
• Policy conferences events
• Government relations advisory
• Policy analysis publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Institut pro politiku a společnost is a non-profit Czech think tank that organizes policy debates, conferences, and business breakfasts on EU affairs, digital policy, security, and Czech foreign policy. It produces policy analyses, blog commentary, and a podcast, and runs flagship initiatives including Digitální Česko (Digital Czechia), the Prague Security Dialogue, and Priorities for Resilient Central Europe, alongside an internship program for emerging policy professionals.

Product overview

Institut pro politiku a společnost is a Czech policy think tank offering a portfolio of intellectual engagement products and publications. The core offering consists of public debates, expert discussions, and international conferences (including the annual Prague Security Dialogue and the multi-year Digitální Česko initiative on digital policy), complemented by published policy analyses and a blog featuring commentary on political and societal topics. The organization also produces a podcast and offers an internship program. This is a single unified organizational offering centered on public policy discourse rather than a modular software product architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Digitální Česko: An initiative focused on digital transformation of the Czech Republic, organized by the institute.

Products and services

• Digitální Česko (Digital Czechia)
• Prague Security Dialogue
• Priorities for Resilient Central Europe
• Business Breakfasts
• Policy Debates and Discussions
• Policy Analyses (Analýzy)
• Blog
• Podcast
• Internship Program

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GoogleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGoogle co-organized the working breakfast on 'Children's Safety on the Internet' (Bezpečnost dětí na internetu) in 2021, with Julia Schvarcová from Google serving as a speaker. Google logo appears as co-organizer.
• MicrosoftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMicrosoft co-organized a working breakfast with Education Minister Robert Plaga and MEP Martina Dlabajova discussing Industry 4.0 and education. Microsoft logo appears as co-organizer.
• European Liberal Forum (ELF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Liberal Forum co-organizes events with IPPS including the 'Opportunities for Europe after Brexit' debate held at Prague House in Brussels. ELF is a key strategic partner for pan-European liberal policy discussions.
• Prague House BrusselsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrague House (Zastoupení hl. města Prahy při EU) in Brussels co-hosted the Brexit debate as venue partner and co-organizer.
• European ParliamentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Parliament co-organized the 'Key Europe: National Sovereignty or European Identity' conference with Vice-President Dita Charanzová's office. The event was under the patronage of the Conference on the Future of Europe.
• Mobilní Česko (Association of Mobile Czech Republic)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobilní Česko co-organized the working breakfast on 'Future of Transport: How Will We Move in Cities?' with IPPS in 2021, providing expertise on urban mobility and shared transportation.
• Renew EuropeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRenew Europe logo appears in connection with the 'Key Europe' conference materials, indicating political group support for the event.
• Digitální Česko (Digital Czechia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPPS organizes the international 'Digital Czechia' conference series (2017, 2018, 2019, 2026), with Digitální Česko serving as the conference brand and initiative. High-profile participation from EU Commissioners Věra Jourová and Margrethe Vestager.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• European Policy Centre (EPC): Brussels-based independent think tank producing policy analyses and events on EU affairs. Comparable as a larger incumbent think tank focused on EU policy debates, offering intellectual platform and networking that overlaps with IPPS's policy convening function.
• Carnegie Europe: Brussels-based arm of Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a major global think tank. Comparable as a larger, established foreign policy think tank producing policy analyses and convening expert discussions on European security and EU affairs.
• German Marshall Fund of the United States: Major transatlantic policy think tank with offices across Europe including Brussels. Comparable as a larger, well-funded organization producing policy research and convening events on European security, digital policy, and democratic governance — topics overlapping IPPS's Digitální Česko and Prague Security Dialogue.

Direct peers

• EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy: Czech-based think tank focused on EU policy and Central European affairs. Most direct comparable: shares Prague location, similar think tank structure, overlapping topics (EU integration, foreign policy, digital), and competition for the same Czech/European policy expert audience and corporate sponsors.
• European Liberal Forum (ELF): Brussels-based pan-European liberal think tank network. Direct peer as a co-organizing partner of IPPS events and a fellow liberal policy research organization producing analyses, events, and policy debates on EU affairs.
• Aspen Institute Central Europe: Regional arm of the Aspen Institute operating in Prague focused on values-based leadership and policy dialogue. Comparable as a Central European think tank convening politicians, business leaders, and experts around policy discussions through conferences and seminars.
• Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies: Brussels-based European political foundation affiliated with the European People's Party. Comparable through its co-organizing relationship with ELF (IPPS's strategic partner) and shared focus on liberal/centrist EU policy debates, conferences, and policy publications.
• Prague Security Studies Institute (PSSI): Prague-based think tank focused on security policy, transatlantic relations, and defense issues. Highly comparable as a fellow Prague think tank running a recurring security-focused conference series (close parallel to IPPS's Prague Security Dialogue) and competing for similar expert and policymaker audiences.
• CEVRO Institut: Prague-based think tank and liberal-conservative academic institution. Comparable as a Czech policy think tank offering conferences, policy analyses, and expert commentary on Czech and European affairs, competing for similar corporate sponsors and policy expert networks.
• AMO - Association for International Affairs: Prague-based foreign policy think tank focused on international affairs, EU policy, and transatlantic relations. Comparable as a Czech think tank offering policy analyses, conferences, and expert commentary, targeting similar policymakers and competing for media and policy attention.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/institutps
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzyyZOcLZT-yyKvfUgBnWug
• Facebookfacebook.com/politikaspolecnost
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/institut-pro-politiku-a-spole-nost
• Instagraminstagram.com/politika_spolecnost

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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