CzechTrade

What CzechTrade does

CzechTrade is the government trade promotion agency of the Czech Republic, established in 1997 as a state contributory organization under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. It provides free, confidential matchmaking and trade-support services to two parallel client groups: Czech exporters seeking international partners and foreign companies seeking qualified Czech manufacturers and service providers. Core services include the Czech Business Partner Search (customized supplier identification), Business Visits/Sourcing Days (one-on-one meetings and on-site company visits), Events (trade shows and business missions), the Czech Exporter's Directory (a proprietary database of verified Czech exporters), and the Designers Database CzechTrade (a creative-industries counterpart).

The agency operates through a proprietary distribution platform of more than 50 offices across 65 countries on five continents, supported by a multi-language website (10+ languages) and partnerships such as the official business portal BusinessInfo.cz. Underlying assets include two databases — the Czech Exporter's Directory (exporters.czechtrade.cz) and Designers Database (designers-database.eu/en) — which function as curated, internal matching engines rather than public marketplaces. The agency holds ISO 9001 quality certification (obtained 2002, third national trade promotion agency in Europe) and GDPR compliance.

CzechTrade does not generate commercial revenue; it is funded by the Czech state and delivers all services free of charge. Its GTM motion is enterprise field sales through its foreign office network, with no digital self-serve funnel, no API, and no pricing tiers. In 2026 the agency announced a planned merger with CzechInvest into a unified business agency called CzechBusiness, consolidating Czech government business-support services.

Name

CzechTrade

Legal name

Czech Trade Promotion Agency / CzechTrade

Website

https://czechtradeoffices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CzechTrade is the Czech Republic's government trade promotion agency, founded in 1997, operating 65+ offices across 65 countries to provide free matchmaking between Czech exporters and foreign buyers seeking Czech suppliers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government-funded Trade Promotion Services: CzechTrade is a state contributory organization funded by the Czech government. The agency provides free services to both Czech exporters and foreign companies seeking Czech business partners. Services are provided mainly free of charge based on client requests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CzechTrade is a government trade promotion agency that provides free services to connect Czech exporters with international buyers and help foreign companies find qualified Czech suppliers and manufacturers. The core offerings include customized business partner search, business visits and sourcing days, trade events organization, and access to the Czech Exporter's Directory and Designers Database. All services are delivered through a global network of 65+ foreign offices across 65 countries.

Product overview

CzechTrade is a government trade promotion agency of the Czech Republic that provides a portfolio of free services to help foreign companies find qualified Czech-based manufacturers and service providers. The core offering consists of five interconnected services: Czech Business Partner Search (customized supplier identification), Business Visits/Sourcing Days (on-site matchmaking and company visits), Events (trade shows and networking), Czech Exporter's Directory (database of verified Czech exporters), and Designers Database (connecting creative industries). The agency operates through more than 50 offices worldwide in 65 countries, acting as an official contact partner for international trade cooperation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Designers Database CzechTrade: Part of Design Center CzechTrade activities, connecting creative and commercial spheres and promoting design as a driving force of diversity and competitiveness
• Czech Exporters Directory
• CzechBusiness

Products and services

• Czech Business Partner Search A specialized service that helps foreign clients find Czech business partners, suppliers, or manufacturers based on their specific requirements. The service includes a dedicated team that matches client needs with qualified Czech companies for new product development, production, or industrial cooperation. Provided free of charge to foreign companies seeking Czech suppliers.
• Business Visits (Sourcing Days) Customized sourcing events where CzechTrade organizes one-on-one meetings between foreign buyers and Czech suppliers, followed by company visits in the Czech Republic. Services include market screening, supplier shortlisting, meeting arrangements, and logistical support.
• Trade Events and Networking Organization of networking events, trade shows, tailored matchmaking sessions, and business missions that connect Czech companies with international partners and buyers. Activities span trade fair participation and business missions both in Czech Republic and abroad.
• Czech Exporter's Directory Official database of Czech export companies presenting Czech exporters offering products and services on foreign markets. All listed companies use CzechTrade services for their international business development. Available at exporters.czechtrade.cz.
• Designers Database CzechTrade A database connecting creative and commercial spheres, promoting design as a driving force of diversity and competitiveness. Part of Design Center CzechTrade activities, it assists companies and professionals in navigating cultural and creative industries for international cooperation. Available at designers-database.eu/en.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual Activity Reports published documenting services, organizational structure, and projects implemented during the year

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BusinessInfo.czcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial business portal partnership. BusinessInfo.cz is the official commercial portal helping foreign companies orient themselves in the Czech business environment, providing information on business conditions, investment opportunities, and trade possibilities.
• Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech RepubliccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzechTrade is established by and operates under the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. The ministry provides governmental oversight and strategic direction for the trade promotion agency's activities.
• Designers Database CzechTradecoreOthersProject executed in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, connecting creative and commercial spheres and promoting design as a driving force for diversity and competitiveness in international cooperation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/czechtrade
• Facebookfacebook.com/CzechTrade

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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