Grant name: Strefa Akceleracji
Funding organization: Gdańsk Science and Technology Park (GPN-T) with PARP
Grant duration: 6 months acceleration process
Objective: Support at least 44 startup teams through acceleration
Funding type: Financial grants as de minimis aid
Grant frequency: Recurring with multiple rounds
Micro and small startups
Startups with innovative business ideas
Beneficiaries include startup teams, technology recipients, investors
Micro or small enterprises per EU definitions
Not listed on stock exchange
Registered less than 5 years ago
No profit distribution
Not formed by merger
For Go Global path: minimum 3 years since registration and domestic market traction
No geographic restrictions on company seat
Sectors: Maritime Industry, Industry 4.0, Life Science
Two acceleration paths: with Technology Recipient and Go Global
Expected outcomes: technology test implementation or market expansion
Project scale: pilot and acceleration
No fixed catalog of eligible costs
Technology readiness level (TRL) ≥ 4 for technology recipient path
Market traction for Go Global path
Access to prototyping facilities (Space4makers)
Confidentiality agreements may be required
Grant amounts: up to 400,000 PLN (partner path), up to 200,000 PLN (Go Global path)
Payments linked to milestones: 40%, 30%, 30%
Eligible costs include salaries, fixed assets, intangible assets, business travel
Financial support provided as de minimis aid
Application rounds with deadlines up to 28 February 2026
Acceleration duration: 6 months
Three milestones to be achieved during acceleration
Demo Day and post-acceleration ecosystem inclusion
Compliance with EU and Polish law including de minimis aid regulations
Exclusion of enterprises involved in prohibited activities
Data protection and confidentiality requirements
Online application submission
Formal evaluation within 7 days after deadline
Two-stage substantive evaluation including pitch presentation
Selection based on innovation, feasibility, team experience, and alignment with partner needs
Support available via contact persons and meetings
Two distinct acceleration paths tailored to different startup needs
No limit on number of applications per startup
Short 6-month implementation period requiring rapid milestone achievement
Access to mentoring, prototyping, and investor networks
Encouragement of diversity and creativity
Focus on startups in maritime, Industry 4.0, and life sciences sectors
Grant sizes up to 400,000 PLN
Recurring program since 2016