Program

CAS Innovations Program (CASIP) is an venture incubation and investment program by CAS lnnovations, a.s. designed to transform scientific breakthroughs from the Czech Academy of Sciences into incubated investment-ready spin-offs.

We select 8-10 projects from an active pipeline and provides them with targeted support across team formation, IP strategy, product development, product-market validation, regulatory and go-to-market planning, and investor readiness.

With dedicated capital, hands-on venture-building, and access to industry, academic, and VC networks, we systematically prepare projects in the CASIP program to launch as viable and independent spinouts.

CAS Innovations Program
Type
Incubation and investment program
Frequency
Annual cohorts
Duration
12 months
Cohort
8-10 projects
Sectors
Deep Tech, Life Sciences
Sourcing
Projects from the CAS research institutes
Incubation
Team formation, IP strategy, MVP development, market validation, and investor readiness
Investment
Initial incubation check and follow-on investments
Outcome
Spin-off company formation, followed by the first investment round (Pre-Seed or Seed)
CAS Innovation Photo 1
Spectra Sense (Solar Panel Failure Detection) by Ing. Jiří Junek (Left) and doc. RNDr. Karel Žídek, Ph.D. (Right) from the Institute of Plasma Physics
CAS Innovation Photo 2
Organometallic Galectin Inhibitor for Breast Cancer Treatment by Ing. Vojtěch Hamala, Ph.D. (Right), Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals
CAS Innovation Photo 3
A Massively Photostable Fluorophore (Precision and Reliability Solutions for Biomedical Detection Systems) by doc. Ing. Vladimíra Petráková, Ph.D. (Photo), Zawada Zbigniew Ph.D. and Dr. Harrison Carl Lee

Disclaimer

Important Legal & Investment Notice

Entity Status & Definition CAS Innovations Program I, a. s. is a commercial entity currently in the planning and formation stage, intended to be established by CAS Innovations a. s. Any references on this website to CAS Innovations Program I, a. s. refer to this proposed entity, which, together with its CAS Innovations a.s. shall be referred to as the "CASI Group".
Purpose of Communication & Market Testing The information provided on this website is provided solely for the purpose of market testing and reflects the preliminary interest and current assumptions of the CASI Group. Any information presented is preliminary and subject to change. This communication does not constitute a legally binding offer, a prospectus, a solicitation of any investment activity, or an invitation to subscribe for any securities or interest in CASIP I or any other entity. Neither the CASI Group nor the website visitor is legally obligated to proceed with any transaction. The CASI Group reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the procedures and discussions described on this website at any time, for any reason, without prior notice and without any liability.
Qualified Investors & Future Participation This market testing is directed exclusively at qualified investors. Investment opportunities described herein are strictly limited to investors who commit to investing a minimum of €125,000 (or its equivalent in CZK) and who possess the necessary experience and knowledge to understand the risks associated with this type of investment. Participation in any future investment opportunity will be subject to formal documentation and applicable regulatory requirements.
High Risk & No Advisory Nothing on this website constitutes investment, legal, tax, or other advice. This site may contain forward-looking statements and projections that are not guarantees of future performance. Investments in early-stage, deep-tech, and science-based spin-offs involve a high degree of risk, including the potential loss of the entire invested capital. Past performance or the reputation of our scientific partners is not a guarantee of future returns. All parties should conduct their own independent due diligence and consult with their own professional advisors.
Regulatory Exemption Investors are explicitly notified that neither CAS Innovations a.s. nor CASIP is subject to the supervision of the Czech National Bank (ČNB). Investors are not protected by the guarantee schemes or safety nets applicable to regulated consumer investment funds.
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