Grant name: SKALAB
Funding organization: Edulab (Euvic group)
Total funding amount: ~17,980,965 PLN (eligible expenses)
European Funds contribution: ~17,264,772 PLN
Duration: May 2024 - December 2026
Multiple rounds planned (6 rounds over 36 months)
Support early-stage startups with acceleration and post-acceleration
Focus on implementation of solutions at technology recipients
Three acceleration tracks: Industry 4.0, Poland Prize (foreign talents), Go Global (North America expansion)
Beneficiaries: Startups, micro, small and medium enterprises, foreign startup talents
Eligible organizations: Startups, micro, small and medium enterprises
Geographic scope: Poland and international (including foreign startups)
Industry 4.0 track requires cooperation with business partners (technology recipients)
Way to Poland track targets foreign startups with stable revenues
Organizational maturity: Early-stage startups with innovative solutions
Industry 4.0: automation, robotics, production management, IoT, circular economy
International expansion: North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)
Soft-landing for foreign startups in Poland
Expected outcomes: solution validation, first implementation, business scaling, market entry
Startups develop Individual Acceleration Plan (IPA)
Mentorship and expert support provided
Pilot implementations with business partners
Pitching day and demo day events included
Total grant pool approx. 14.4 million PLN
Average grant size approx. 343,000 PLN
Maximum grant: 400,000 PLN (Industry 4.0 and Go Global), 300,000 PLN (Way to Poland)
Funding covers implementation and acceleration activities
Multiple application rounds: Round III (May 1-31, 2025), Round IV (Sep 1-30, 2025), Round V (Jan 1-31, 2026)
Project duration: up to 6 months acceleration plus post-acceleration
Demo Day at end of each round
Ongoing networking and expert support post-acceleration
Not explicitly detailed in available information
Recruitment and evaluation of startups
Pitching Day presentation
Development of Individual Acceleration Plan (IPA)
Implementation phase with mentor and partner support
Demo Day presentation
Post-acceleration networking and support
Equity-free grants with smart money and cash
Strong emphasis on innovation and Industry 4.0
Internationalization focus with Poland and North America tracks
Networking opportunities with business partners and investors
Edulab has conducted 21 acceleration rounds
Supported 320 startups and invested over 30 million PLN
Portfolio includes over 20 companies
Strong ties with Euvic group and international markets