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Grant Analysis

Purpose & Target

This grant aims to provide financial support, mentoring, and technological expert assistance to innovative startups and micro/small enterprises. The core objective is to develop competitive advantages and market maturity, enabling long-term, dynamic growth based on stable market, competence, and capital foundations. - Explicit identification of target recipient type and size: Startups, micro and small enterprises (MŚP). - Primarily SECTOR-SPECIFIC focusing on innovations within National Smart Specializations (such as IT, communication, geoinformation, automation, robotics, sustainable energy), but also includes a SECTOR-AGNOSTIC path for product development. - Geographic scope: Project implementation must be in Poland, with territorial reach extending to Poland and internationally. - Key filtering criteria for initial grant screening: Must be an innovative micro or small enterprise, less than 5 years old from registration, not listed on the stock exchange, and compliant with 'de minimis' aid conditions. - Grant frequency: The accelerator program was planned to execute 5 rounds; however, the current call is stated as 'closed'.

Financial Structure

This grant provides financial support, along with mentoring and technological expert assistance.
The grant falls under 'de minimis' aid rules. This means the total 'de minimis' aid received by a single enterprise over any three-year period (current fiscal year and two preceding fiscal years) cannot exceed 300,000 EUR.
Certain sectors are excluded from receiving 'de minimis' aid, including primary production of fisheries/aquaculture, processing/marketing of fisheries/aquaculture (when aid amount is based on price/quantity), primary production of agricultural products, processing/marketing of agricultural products (under specific conditions), activities related to export, and activities favoring domestic goods/services over imports.
No specific minimum or maximum grant amount for the 'Kozminski Impact Booster' itself is stated in the provided text.

Eligibility Requirements

Organizational Type & Size

Innovative micro enterprises or small enterprises (MŚP).
'Micro enterprise' and 'Small enterprise' are defined by Annex I of EC Regulation No 651/2014 and Commission Recommendation 2003/361/WE. You can use PARP's 'Kwalifikator MŚP' or the EC 'SME self-assessment questionnaire' to verify your status.

Organizational Structure & Age

Must be established with the aim of finding a repeatable, scalable, and profitable business model.
Not listed on any stock exchange at the time of application.
Must be up to 5 years after its registration date.

Geographic Location

Organizations must be based in Poland to receive funding.

Compliance & Aid Conditions

Must comply with the conditions specified in Article 22 of EC Regulation No 651/2014.
Subject to 'de minimis' aid rules, as per Commission Regulation 2023/2831.

Application Process

Application Status

The call for applications for 'Kozminski Impact Booster' is currently closed ('Nabór został zakończony'), despite previously listed application acceptance dates.

Original Timeline (for context only, call is closed)

Competition announcement: January 2024
Application submission start: 16 September 2024
Application submission end (originally planned): 30 June 2026

Program Structure

The accelerator program planned to implement 5 rounds, including industry-specific paths (with Technology Recipient), investor paths, 'Go Global' for international expansion, and a 'sector-agnostic' path.
The program was designed to accelerate 42 technology companies/startups.

Support Offered

Financial support.
Mentoring.
Support from technological experts.

Application Assistance

Information about PARP's programs is available via the PARP Infoline (801 332 202 or 22 574 07 07), Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (CET).
LiveChat support is also available via the website by selecting 'Talk to a Consultant'.
While support for previous calls like 'Wzornictwo w MŚP' or 'Platformy startowe' was mentioned, no specific expert duty hours are listed for 'Kozminski Impact Booster' since the call is closed.

Evaluation Criteria

Explicit evaluation criteria and a scoring system are not detailed in the provided documents for the 'Kozminski Impact Booster' grant. However, based on the program's objectives, successful applications would likely demonstrate: - Innovation: Alignment with National Smart Specializations (IT, communication, geoinformation, automation, robotics, sustainable energy) or clear innovative solutions for the 'sector-agnostic' path. - Market Potential & Scalability: Capacity to develop competitive advantages and achieve market maturity for long-term, dynamic growth based on stable market, competence, and capital foundations. - Commercialization Potential: Ability to support the creation of novel solutions and their successful commercialization. - Internationalization Potential: For the 'Go Global' path, demonstrated potential for foreign expansion and increasing competitiveness on international markets.

Compliance & Special Requirements

Regulatory Compliance

Projects must adhere to Polish and European Union regulations, particularly those related to state aid.
Compliance with EC Regulation No 651/2014, specifically Article 22, regarding eligibility of specific undertakings.
Strict adherence to 'de minimis' aid regulations (Commission Regulation 2023/2831), which limit the amount of state aid an enterprise can receive over a three-year period.

Unique Program Aspects

The program offers an individualized approach to each startup's development, tailoring the strategy, resources, and competencies to achieve market readiness.
Focus on accelerating 42 technology companies through various dedicated paths: industry-specific with a Technology Recipient, investor-focused, 'Go Global' for international expansion, and a 'sector-agnostic' path for product development.
Emphasis on developing innovative solutions that contribute to National Smart Specializations (e.g., information, communication, geoinformation technologies; automation and robotics; sustainable energy).

Impact Expectations

Expected to increase the competitiveness of Polish enterprises in domestic and international markets.
Supports the creation and commercialization of innovative solutions.

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