Grant name: Deeptech Akcelerator
Funding organization: Podkarpackie Centrum Innowacji via PARP
Primary objective: Development of startups through acceleration programs
Program includes two tracks: sector-specific (health and innovative food, ICT) and sector-agnostic
Total of 3 calls and 5 acceleration rounds planned
Total startups to be accelerated: 48
Project location: Poland
Territorial scope: Poland and abroad
Recurring grant with multiple rounds
Beneficiaries: Startups, micro and small enterprises
Engagement of business partners from specified sectors
Involvement of ecosystem and international partners
Eligible organization types: Startups, micro and small enterprises
Must meet criteria of micro or small enterprise as per Annex I to EU Regulation 651/2014
Must operate as a capital company under Article 4 §1 point 2 of Polish Commercial Companies Code
Must comply with Article 22 of Regulation 651/2014 and §19 of PARP-FENG Regulation
Must have been registered in the National Court Register for no longer than 5 years at application date
Sector-specific track focuses on health and innovative food, and information and communication technologies
Sector-agnostic track open to various sectors
Acceleration aimed at startup development and innovation
Project implemented in Poland
Territorial scope includes Poland and international activities
Two tracks: sector-specific and sector-agnostic
Sector-specific track divided into two branches with two rounds each
Sector-agnostic track includes three rounds
Total of 5 acceleration rounds across 3 calls
Specific budget, funding amount, and funding rate not specified
Financial conditions subject to EU and PARP regulations
Third call submission period: January 12, 2026 to February 11, 2026
Applications accepted in rounds with flexible submission windows
Compliance with EU Regulation 651/2014 and PARP-FENG Regulation
Adherence to micro and small enterprise definitions
Subject to de minimis aid rules
Applications submitted in rounds
Contact PARP infoline for assistance and clarifications
Engagement of business and ecosystem partners including international partners
Focus on innovation acceleration in health, food, and ICT sectors
Support for startups in early development stages
No historical funding data provided