Name: Wschodni Akcelerator Biznesu 2 (WAB2)
Funding Organization: Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP), EU co-financed
Total Funding: Approx. 25.2 million PLN project value, 24.98 million PLN funding
Duration: March 18, 2024 to July 31, 2026
Objective: Incubate 200 startups to develop innovative ideas into market-ready products
Beneficiaries: Individuals or teams with innovative ideas ready to start business in Eastern Poland
Part of Fundusze Europejskie dla Polski Wschodniej 2021-2027
Priority FEPW.01 Przedsiębiorczość i Innowacje
Action FEPW.01.01 Platformy startowe dla nowych pomysłów
Component I Inkubacja
Recurring calls with multiple rounds until July 31, 2026
Supports regional startup ecosystem and innovation
Eligible: Individuals or teams of individuals, exclusive authors of the idea
Must have a new, product-innovative business idea at least at national level
Idea must not have been subject to prior business activity
Must not be applying to or supported by other startup platforms
Must be ready to establish a capital company in Eastern Poland
Formation of capital company required
No explicit size or capacity requirements
All sectors accepted with preference for ecology, agri-food, Industry 4.0, gamedev, sporttech
Focus on scalable, practical, and socially impactful innovations
Development of MVP and business model validation
Project location: Eastern Poland
Beneficiaries: Early-stage innovators ready to start business
Creation of MVP
Validated business model
Preparation for market entry and further funding
Access to expert and business mentors
Provision of office space, coworking, and internet
Specialist services including technological support, prototyping, financial analysis
Incubation application form and extended form
Multimedia presentation (max 10 slides, PDF)
Video presentation (max 5 minutes, Polish language)
Applicants must hold exclusive rights to their innovative idea
Grant of approx. 30,000 PLN for MVP development
Incubation services valued approx. 100,000 PLN
Coverage includes business services, expert support, legal and accounting services
Multiple rounds with deadlines: July 31, 2025 (Round 5), November 30, 2025 (Round 6), March 31, 2026 (Round 7), July 31, 2026 (Round 8)
Phases: Needs diagnosis, development directions, problem-solution fit, value proposition and prototype refinement, go-to-market strategy, testing experiments, Demo Day
Final report prepared by incubation manager
Best startups may apply for further EU grants
Must comply with Polish company law
No specific permits or environmental compliance detailed
Preference for ecological innovations
Register and submit application online at https://lsi.parp.gov.pl/auth
Submit incubation application form, extended form, multimedia presentation, and video
Evaluation by expert panel
Support available via PARP infoline and expert duty hours
Focus on early-stage, exclusive innovative ideas
Sector preferences with additional expert services
Emphasis on MVP development and market validation
Recipients are early-stage startups in Eastern Poland
Grant size approx. 30,000 PLN plus incubation services
Focus on innovation and scalable business models