Name: Startup Hub: Poland Booster
Funding Organization: Polska Agencja Rozwoju Przedsiębiorczości (PARP)
Objective: Support startup teams completing acceleration via equity-free grants up to 400,000 PLN
Beneficiaries: Startups, micro, small, and medium enterprises
Geographic Scope: Poland and international
Grant Frequency: Recurring with multiple application rounds
Eligible Entities: Startups as per Article 41(3) of implementation act; micro and small enterprises per EU Regulation 651/2014
Organizational Age: Up to 5 years from registration
Location: Poland and abroad; incorporation in Poland required for some tracks
Partnerships: Some tracks involve cooperation with business or public partners
No consortium requirement specified
Five acceleration tracks: B2B (Corporate Plugin), Poland Prize, VC Forge, Go Global, Sector Agnostic (Agnostic)
Focus on startup acceleration, market readiness, investment preparation, and international expansion
Sector agnostic approach
Expected outcomes include operational capacity building, commercial cooperation, and investment readiness
Technical expertise and infrastructure requirements not specified
Team composition: Startup teams
Some tracks require cooperation with business or public partners
Maximum grant amount: 400,000 PLN per startup
Funding type: Equity-free grants under de minimis aid
Other financial details not specified
IV round: 1 June 2025 to 11 July 2025
V round: 7 January 2026 to 31 January 2026
Multiple rounds allow flexible application timing
Compliance with EU de minimis aid regulations required
Legal compliance with Polish and EU laws
International collaboration allowed under Poland Prize track
Applications submitted online during open rounds
PARP provides infoline and expert consultation support
Specific documentation and evaluation criteria not detailed
Five tailored acceleration tracks addressing diverse startup needs
Equity-free funding is a competitive advantage
Supports innovation, market entry, and internationalization
Includes support for foreign startups relocating to Poland
Recipients are startups and SMEs
Grant size consistently up to 400,000 PLN
Recurring funding rounds indicate ongoing support
Sector agnostic with emphasis on innovation and market readiness