Černá kostka, příspěvková organizace

Černá kostka, příspěvková organizace ("Black Cube, contributory organization") is a Czech public-benefit entity established to create and operate a major new information, education and innovation institution in Ostrava and the wider Moravian-Silesian region. According to its official website, the project is described as a "Centre for Digitalization, Science and Innovation" and as a modern regional library. The building is planned as a 36 x 36 metre structure with approximately 16,000 m² of floor space and a collection of more than 900,000 books. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2025, with public opening planned for 2027. The organization positions the future library not merely as a book repository but as a user-focused space for all age groups and life stages — a place for study, work, education, discussion and inspiration. Its stated mission is to introduce users to new technologies and engaging topics, reflecting a broader redefinition of the library as part of everyday living space rather than a passive collection. Beyond the library itself, Černá kostka oversees several projects and platforms, including the CERNA.AI platform, the CERNA AI FESTIVAL 2026, the Moravian-Silesian Film Office (Moravskoslezská filmová kancelář), the Media Olympiad (Mediální olympiáda) and Černá tečka. These initiatives indicate a scope that extends into digitalization, media literacy, film services and artificial intelligence. The entity is structured as a contributory organization (příspěvková organizace), a common Czech legal form for publicly funded institutions. Its official website is cerna-kostka.cz. The project has obtained building permission in 2023 and is proceeding according to a published timeline.

Černá kostka, příspěvková organizace, is a Czech contributory organization created to realize a long-planned modern information and educational institution in Ostrava. According to the official website, the project has undergone a long journey before approaching realization. The building permission was obtained in 2023, construction is scheduled to begin in 2025, and the planned opening of operations is 2027. The institution is described as a new modern information and educational institution for Ostrava and the entire region, with a new scientific library named Černá kostka. The library is intended as a space focused on users of all age groups and life stages, serving not only for study but also for work, education, discussion and inspiration. The building is planned to be 36 x 36 metres with 16,000 m² and more than 900,000 books. The organization also manages projects such as the CERNA.AI platform, CERNA AI FESTIVAL 2026, the Moravian-Silesian Film Office, the Media Olympiad and Černá tečka.

• 2025

  Construction scheduled to begin

• 2023

  Building permission obtained

• Planned opening of Černá kostka operations

A modern, user-centred regional library and centre for digitalization, science and innovation for Ostrava and the Moravian-Silesian region.

• Černá kostka library

  A modern regional library and centre for digitalization, science and innovation, planned to open in 2027.

• CERNA.AI platform

  A digital platform project managed by Černá kostka.

• CERNA AI FESTIVAL 2026

  An AI-themed festival project.

• Moravian-Silesian Film Office

  A film office project.

• Media Olympiad

  A media literacy project.

• Černá tečka

  A project under Černá kostka.

1. 1Hlavní stránka | Černá kostkacerna-kostka.cz
2. 2Wikidata Q132774743wikidata.org