UCEEB

What UCEEB does

UCEEB (Univerzitní centrum energeticky efektivních budov ČVUT v Praze) is a university research institute of Czech Technical University in Prague, established in 2014 and headquartered at Buštěhrad, Czech Republic. As of 2025, the institute employs 163 researchers organised across 21+ specialised teams spanning energy systems, photovoltaics, building physics, fire safety, nanomaterials and electron microscopy, control systems optimisation, circular construction, urban ecohydrology, and strategic infrastructure security. The institute operates specialised laboratory facilities including heat pump, photovoltaic, acoustic, fire resistance, and electron microscopy units, and produces both applied research outputs and proprietary hardware/software products.

The institute's product portfolio combines physical systems (TiCo prefabricated timber-concrete building system, MORE-CONNECT modular renovation solution, WAVE 120 biomass cogeneration unit, RECIHLI green roof substrate registered as a Czech utility model, IAQ indoor air quality sensor networks, Envilop lightweight wooden envelope system) with software platforms (PVForecast solar irradiance prediction, APOLLON AI-driven PV power plant design, SBToolCZ/LEED/BREEAM certification methodology, Smart City Compass) and freely distributed methodologies for municipalities (Atraktivní obec, Voda ve městě). The S.A.W.E.R. atmospheric water generation system received the Best Innovation award and placed second among 192 national exhibitions at EXPO Dubai 2022. UCEEB also operates a Strategic Infrastructure Security team developing the Vectorial Analysis of Hybrid Threats methodology for critical infrastructure vulnerability assessment.

UCEEB's revenue model is a hybrid of competitive research grants (TA ČR, Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, ERDF, ESIF, EUKI, MPO ČR TRIO and OP TAK programmes, DFG, Laudes Foundation), fee-for-service contract research and accredited laboratory testing (heat pumps per ČSN EN 14511, photovoltaics, acoustics, fire resistance, LCA/EPD), and a 75%-subsidised Innovation Voucher programme for SMEs in the construction sector under the OP TAK de minimis aid regime (50,000–1,000,000 CZK per project). Go-to-market is sales-led through direct engagement segmented by client type (cities, manufacturers, architects, developers, property owners, energy suppliers), augmented by event participation (Eurosatory, NATO ENSEC COE FORTE, CyberCon, EISS), international research consortium activity (MONUPED, ASCEND, SPARCS, ARV-CPCC), and free methodological content marketing targeting municipalities.

Name

UCEEB

Legal name

Univerzitní centrum energeticky efektivních budov ČVUT v Praze

Website

https://uceeb.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

UCEEB is the University Centre for Energy Efficient Buildings of Czech Technical University in Prague, operating as a multidisciplinary research institute with 163 staff delivering contract research, testing, certification, and proprietary technology solutions in energy-efficient buildings, renewable energy, circular construction, urban innovation, and critical infrastructure security to municipalities, manufacturers, and SMEs across Central Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Energy Efficiency Research and Testing

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering (EDAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Research Administration & Compliance (Sponsored Programs, IRB/REB) (EDADAKAH)

Keywords

• Energy-efficient buildings
• Renewable energy systems
• Building performance testing
• Sustainable construction research
• Building certification services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bustehrad

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Research Grants and Public Funding: UCEEB operates as a university institute of CTU, funded substantially through competitive research grants from Czech and European sources including the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TA ČR), Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, EU structural funds (ERDF, ESIF), European Climate Initiative (EUKI), and other national ministry programs.
2. Contract Research and Testing Services: Fee-for-service contract research, laboratory testing (heat pumps, photovoltaics, acoustic properties, fire resistance), consultancy, and technical verification for industrial clients, municipalities, and property owners. Includes accredited and non-accredited testing.
3. Innovation Vouchers (UCEEB Inovační vouchery): Subsidized research services at 75% funding (from OP TAK programme) for SMEs in construction. Grant amounts range from 50,000 to 1,000,000 CZK per project, with the customer covering the remaining 25%. Operates under de minimis aid rules (max 300,000 EUR over three years).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UCEEB is a university research institute of Czech Technical University in Prague that delivers applied contract research, laboratory testing, technical certification, and advisory services focused on energy-efficient buildings, renewable energy systems, circular construction, urban innovation, and healthy indoor environments. It also develops and licenses proprietary technologies (e.g., PVForecast, S.A.W.E.R., IAQ sensors, TiCo building system, Recihli green roof substrate) and produces free public methodologies for municipalities.

Product overview

UCEEB is a university institute of Czech Technical University in Prague offering a portfolio of research-based products and services focused on energy-efficient buildings and sustainable construction. The product portfolio includes: (1) hardware systems such as TiCo prefabricated building systems, MORE-CONNECT modular energy renovation solutions, Kogenerační jednotka WAVE biomass cogeneration units, and IAQ indoor air quality sensors; (2) software platforms including PVForecast solar radiation forecasting service, APOLLON automated photovoltaic design platform, and SBToolCZ building quality certification tools; (3) methodologies such as Attractive Village (public space planning), Water in the City (rainwater management), and Envimat (environmental parameters catalog); (4) specialized solutions like RECIHLI green roof substrates, Envilop lightweight envelope systems, and the award-winning S.A.W.E.R. technology from EXPO Dubai 2022; and (5) testing and consulting services including TZB equipment testing, security advisory, and strategic energy analysis. The center also coordinates international projects like MONUPED developing seven digital tools for heritage-protected energy solutions. Services target cities, municipalities, property owners, developers, architects, manufacturers, and energy system suppliers across Central Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PVForecast Solar radiation forecasting service predicting intensity up to 5 days ahead in hourly intervals for any point in the Czech Republic, used for photovoltaic power plant control and battery storage optimization. Basic tier is free after registration; advanced tiers are paid subscriptions.
• SBToolCZ
• S.A.W.E.R. (Solar Air Water Energy Resource) Atmospheric water generation and air cooling technology developed for water-scarce environments; awarded 'Best Innovation' at EXPO Dubai 2022.
• TiCo Prefabricated Timber-Concrete Building System Prefabricated building system for apartment buildings made of wooden panels with concrete load-bearing structure.
• MORE-CONNECT
• IAQ Indoor Air Quality Sensors
• Cogeneration Unit WAVE 120
• Envilop
• RECIHLI Green Roof Substrate Substrate for green roofs developed under NCK-REVOZIM project, registered as a utility model (užitný vzor) in the Czech Republic.
• Attractive Village (Atraktivní obec)
• Water in the City (Voda ve městě)
• Envimat Czech catalog of environmental parameters of building materials and constructions.
• APOLLON
• Testing of TZB Equipment
• Security Advisory for Energy Systems
• Strategic Analysis & Intelligence for Energy Sector
• Energy Audit
• UCEEB Innovation Vouchers
• Catalog of Products and Materials in Construction
• MONUPED Digital Tools

Quantifiable outcome

• S.A.W.E.R. system achieved 2nd place among 192 national exhibitions and won 'Best Innovation' award at EXPO Dubai 2022
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability13 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Czech Technical University in Prague (ČVUT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCEEB is an integral institute of CTU in Prague. All research activities, funding, and operations are conducted under the university's governance. CTU provides institutional support, administrative infrastructure, and access to broader academic networks.
• MONUPED Project Consortium (Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Iceland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research and innovation project coordinated by CTU UCEEB, focused on integrating renewable energy into heritage-protected urban areas. Partners from 7 European countries developing 7 digital tools validated in Living Labs (Prague 6, Leipzig, Alba Iulia) and case studies (Koper, Pinkafeld). Funded under Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) European Partnership via TA ČR SIGMA.
• ASCEND Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccelerate Positive Clean Energy Districts (ASCEND) project, running 2023-2027 under Horizon Europe, bringing together European cities and research partners to accelerate positive energy district deployment. Prague hosted the international project meeting in July 2026.
• European Energy Research Alliance (EERA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEERA_CZ programme enables Czech research organizations to participate in the European Energy Research Alliance. UCEEB researchers contribute to energy-efficient buildings and sustainable construction research within this pan-European network.
• European Initiative for Security Studies (EISS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEISS organized the Conference on European Security (June 2026, Stockholm University) where UCEEB's Strategic Infrastructure Security team presented research on hybrid threat analysis. Fabio Iguavita Duarte represented UCEEB.
• COST Action NetSecmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOST Action NetSec connects European institutions working in cybersecurity, information operations, and cognitive warfare. UCEEB submitted an official membership application following conference participation, which will open opportunities for international collaboration and research mobility.
• Eurosatory (Exhibition)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerUCEEB's Strategic Infrastructure Security team participated in Eurosatory 2026 in Paris (world's leading defence and security exhibition, 2,600+ exhibitors from 65 countries, 440 official delegations from 95 states). Participation served market mapping, technology scanning, and identifying future collaboration opportunities.
• University of Jan Amos Komenský (OP JAK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration under the Operational Programme Jan Amos Komenský for the Energy Conversion and Storage project (2024-2027).
• UJEP (University of J. E. Purkyně)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with UJEP IEEP on the 'Water in the City: Blue and Green Infrastructure' methodology project, funded under TA ČR ZÉTA programme. Both CTU UCEEB and UJEP contributed interdisciplinary expertise (water management, landscape architecture, urban planning, economics, sociology).
• NATO ENSEC COE (Centre of Excellence)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNATO ENSEC COE FORTE 2026 conference on 'Future Operations: Resilience in Transitioning Energy' brings together defence and security experts. UCEEB's Strategic Infrastructure Security team participates, discussing critical infrastructure resilience and energy transition in security contexts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Building Research Establishment (BRE): UK-based building science organization offering testing, certification (BREEAM), and applied research for construction. Direct overlap with UCEEB's testing labs, sustainability certification (SBToolCZ alongside LEED/BREEAM), and built-environment research.
• TNO (Built Environment): Dutch applied research organization with a dedicated Built Environment program covering energy-efficient buildings, renewable integration, and circular construction. Comparable size, scope, and public-funded contract research model.
• Fraunhofer ISE (Institute for Solar Energy Systems): Fraunhofer's leading solar energy research institute, with parallel work in building-integrated PV, heat pumps, and energy systems. Direct overlap with UCEEB's PV systems, heat pump testing, and PVForecast-style forecasting services.
• Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics (IBP): German applied research institute under the Fraunhofer Society focused on building physics, energy efficiency, indoor environment, and acoustics. Highly comparable to UCEEB in mandate (applied research for the built environment) and laboratory-based service model.
• RISE Research Institutes of Sweden: Swedish state-owned research institute with built environment, energy, and circular construction programs. Comparable in providing accredited testing, certification support, and contract research to municipalities and industry.
• VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland: Finland's state-owned applied research organization with deep programs in sustainable buildings, energy systems, and circular construction. Comparable scale and customer mix (municipalities, industry, EU consortia).
• SINTEF: Norway's largest independent research institute, with significant activity in sustainable buildings, energy systems, and construction materials. Comparable in operating model (university-affiliated, mixed public/private funding) and applied research mandate.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global engineering consultancy with a major sustainable buildings, energy, and decarbonization practice. Competes for some of the same municipal and developer advisory work as UCEEB, but at vastly larger scale and from a private commercial base.
• National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL): US national lab with major programs in solar forecasting, building energy efficiency, and energy systems integration. Overlaps with UCEEB's PVForecast, APOLLON, and renewable energy system research, but at far larger scale and broader mandate.
• Arcadis: Global design and engineering consultancy with sustainability, buildings, and resilience practices. Comparable in offering LCA, building certification, and energy advisory services to municipalities and developers across Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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