- Funding Horizons 2025 in Czech Ostrava unites CEE’s entrepreneurs, investors, and experts on startup financing
- Hybrid format with live panels, founder stories, expert corners, and matchmaking sessions is to be expected
- The event is a part of CEE Startup Voucher 2025, a local initiative supporting early-stage startups with up to EUR 25K
- The event is free and hybrid
On September 4th, CEE Startup Network welcomes to its regular Funding Horizons event. The hybrid event is set to gather entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the world of startup financing at FUTUREUM in Ostrava, the Czech Republic. Part of the event will be broadcast live on CEE Startup Network’s YouTube channel.
This event serves as an integral part of the broader CEE Startup Voucher 2025 initiative, which helps high-potential early-stage startups secure up to EUR 25K in funding, tailored services, expert feedback, and investor introductions.
Moderated by Ivan Filus of BIC Bratislava and Adéla Píchová of MSIC, the gathering will set the tone for an insightful afternoon of learning and connection.
Funding Horizons offers a dynamic setting for startups to gain practical insights and broaden their access to capital and advisory support. Whether participants attend in person or join remotely, the event promises to be a critical juncture for gaining clarity on fundraising strategies in today’s shifting startup finance landscape.
It is not only a moment to learn from seasoned professionals but also an invitation to engage directly with grant advisors, VC representatives, and fellow founders. With a mix of candid storytelling, expert guidance, and live matchmaking, it represents a must-attend opportunity for startups charting their next financial steps. and investments. Attendees can expect compelling panels, candid founder stories, discussions of failures (‘f-ck-ups’), practical fundraising advice, live expert corners, and curated matchmaking opportunities.
Attending CEE Startup Network’s Funding Horizons event is free, but the seats are limited and those willing to attend need to reserve a spot. You are welcome to register here.
In a Nutshell
- Where: FUTUREUM, Ostrava, the Czech Republic
- When: 16:00 CET, September 4th, 2025
- Registration here, free
- Online broadcast here

Kostiantyn is a freelance writer from Crimea but based in Lviv. He loves writing about IT and high tech because those topics are always upbeat and he’s an inherent optimist!
