Czech start-ups active in the field of creative industries may sign up to the worldwide competition called Creative Business Cup (CBC) and get the chance to win a bonus of 15 000 EUR for the first time ever. The main objective of the competition is to connect entrepreneurs in creative industries with investors and global markets, enhance their skills and develop interdisciplinary innovation.

The national round of the competition is opened to all entrepreneurs in the cultural and creative industries such as design, fashion, film, photography, gastronomy, leisure, music, radio, television, software, toys, gaming and more. The winner will represent the Czech Republic at the world's finals in Copenhagen during the Global Entrepreneurship Week (13.-15. November 2016). The competition runs from May 16 to June 30. 

he Czech organizer, which is a consortium consisting of Art Institute - Theatre Institute (IDU), Aspen Institute Prague and European Leadership & Academic Institute (ELAI), has decided to support not only emerging projects, but also point out the increasing significance of creative industries.

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