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https://www.parp.gov.pl/component/grants/grants/laboratorium-innowatora---oferta-dla-pomyslodawcow

Grant Analysis

Purpose & Target

This grant provides free expert and mentoring support for individuals and teams with innovative business ideas to develop them into viable startups. - Target recipient: Individual innovators ('pomysłodawcy') and teams of natural persons. - Size: Not applicable (targets individuals, not organizations). - Designation: SECTOR-AGNOSTIC (but delivered through specialized operator programs). - Geographic scope: Poland. - Key filtering criteria: Applicant must be a natural person (or team), have an innovative business idea, and own the rights to the idea. The idea cannot be part of an existing business activity. - Grant frequency: Recurring, with multiple operators conducting ongoing recruitment rounds. - Program context: An umbrella program managed by PARP to foster startup creation from innovative ideas across Poland.

Financial Structure

  • This is not a cash grant. The support provided is in the form of free expert and mentoring services.
  • There are no direct financial amounts provided to participants.
  • One of the sub-programs (Laboratorium Innowatora – Strefa Kreatywnych Pomysłów) offers a service package for MVP (Minimum Viable Product) development, which is stated to be of a value equivalent to 50,000.0 PLN. This is an example of the value of services that may be provided by specific operators, not a direct financial grant.
  • There are no matching fund requirements or co-financing obligations for applicants.
  • The program covers 100.0% of the cost of the provided mentoring and expert services, making it free for participants.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Type
  • Only natural persons ('osoby fizyczne') or teams of natural persons are eligible.
  • You must be the owner of the innovative business idea you submit.
  • Your idea must not infringe on the rights of third parties.
Idea Requirements
  • Your business idea must be innovative.
  • The idea cannot currently be part of an existing business activity conducted by the applicant(s). It must be a new venture that you intend to develop into a startup.
Geographic Location
  • The project's place of implementation and territorial scope must be Poland. This implies applicants should be based in Poland.
Experience Requirements
  • Open to individuals with no prior business experience as well as those with some experience, indicating flexibility in applicant background.

Application Process

Application Deadlines
  • The overall program accepts applications until 2026-10-30 23:59:59+01:00, which is the latest end date of any active operator recruitment round.
  • Application deadlines vary by specific operator sub-programs. You need to check the deadlines for the particular operator you wish to apply to (e.g., 'Startuj z Pomysłem - InnoStart Hub Polska' or 'Laboratorium Innowatora – Strefa Kreatywnych Pomysłów').
  • Applications are generally accepted in rounds, allowing flexibility for submission within the overall program timeframe.
Application Process
  • Applications are submitted directly to the selected program operator. You choose which operator's program best fits your idea's sector focus.
  • The primary material required for application is your innovative business idea.
  • Application forms are typically completed online through the operator's designated platform.
Support Types
  • Mentorship: Comprehensive and professional mentoring from experienced experts.
  • Expert Support: Assistance with verifying your business idea against market realities, including feedback from potential clients.
  • Business Relationship Facilitation: Services to help you establish necessary business contacts.
  • Resources & Tools: Access to knowledge, resources, and tools essential for commercializing your idea.
  • Prototype/MVP Development: Some operators may offer support for designing and creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
  • Training & Education: Access to specialized training, potentially including dedicated platforms (e.g., 'Startup Academy').
  • Networking: Opportunities to build a strong network and participate in events like 'Demo Days' to present your idea to potential investors or partners.
Project Implementation Timeline
  • The program offers flexible support, meaning you can fully participate without having to quit your current job. It's designed to accommodate your ongoing professional commitments.

Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation criteria for the overall 'Laboratorium Innowatora' program are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents for this general call. However, based on the grant's stated objectives and the nature of similar programs, the following aspects are implicitly key: Innovation Potential
  • The primary criterion will be the innovative nature of the submitted business idea.
  • Consideration of the idea's potential to lead to innovative technological products or processes.
Business Idea Viability and Market Potential
  • The potential for the idea to be developed into a viable business model.
  • The idea's relevance and potential to address identified market needs (implied by 'weryfikację pomysłu biznesowego w relacji z otoczeniem rynkowym' - verification of the business idea in relation to the market environment).
Alignment with Program Goals
  • Alignment with the program's core objective of fostering new startup creation and the development of innovative solutions.

Compliance & Special Requirements

Intellectual Property
  • You must possess the full rights to the innovative business idea you submit.
  • Your idea must not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third parties.
Idea Uniqueness and Status
  • Your innovative business idea must not already be the subject of ongoing business activity conducted by you. The program supports new, undeveloped concepts intended for startup creation.
Operator-Specific Focus
  • While the overarching 'Laboratorium Innowatora' program is broad, each operating partner specializes in specific sectors or themes. You should carefully choose the operator whose focus (e.g., AI, Life Science, Fintech) best aligns with your innovative idea.
Program Flexibility
  • The program is specifically designed to be flexible, allowing participants to balance their participation with existing work commitments.
Project Output
  • The program aims to help participants develop a functional business model and potentially an MVP of their innovative solution.

Grant Details

innovation startup business idea development mentorship expert support prototype development mvp market verification commercialization business relationships poland polska technological products ai cybersecurity automation hardware e-commerce industry 4.0 life science biotechnology foodtech environmental protection oze renewable energy innovative agriculture horticulture wood industry furniture industry design insurtech fintech telco individuals natural persons innovators startup founders entrepreneurs scientists training networking capacity building pilot projects
Laboratorium Innowatora – oferta dla pomysłodawców
Laboratorium Innowatora
PARP
INDIVIDUAL
PL
TECHNOLOGY HEALTHCARE AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENT FINANCE OTHER
IDEA DEVELOPMENT
OTHER
SDG8
MENTORSHIP RESOURCES TRAINING_EDUCATION CAPACITY_BUILDING PILOT_PROJECTS INNOVATION_COMMERCIALIZATION NETWORKING
32000000.00
0.00
7000000.00
PLN
100.00
Oct. 30, 2026, 10:59 p.m.
Not specified