Grant Details

General Overview

Basic Information

Grant name: Innovation Zone Program

Funding organization: Polska Agencja Rozwoju Przedsiębiorczości (PARP)

Objective: Enable startups to develop business via collaboration with Technology Recipients, Investors, and prepare for international expansion

Grant frequency: Recurring rounds; latest round from 1 July 2025 to 31 August 2025

Stakeholders and Context

Beneficiaries: Innovative startups, micro and small enterprises

Program includes 31 accelerations over 5 rounds with thematic tracks

Funding source: European funds managed by PARP

Organizational Aspects

Eligibility

Eligible organization types: Startups, micro and small enterprises

Geographic location: Project implementation in Poland; scope includes Poland and abroad

Startup development stages accepted: pre-seed, seed, early stage, growth

Scope and Focus

Focus Areas

Preferred sectors: ICT and geolocation technologies, foodtech, creative industries

Examples: IoT, smart cities, VR, AI, cybersecurity, food production innovations, gaming, design, multimedia, XR

Expected outcomes: readiness for implementation and investment, international market entry

Technical Details

Expertise and Partnerships

Access to top national and international experts

Collaboration with experienced Technology Recipients, Investors, and Partners

Financial Structure

Financial Details

Budget and funding amounts: Not specified

Financial reporting and audit requirements: Not specified

Timeline and Implementation

Application and Rounds

Applications accepted in rounds; latest round from 1 July 2025 to 31 August 2025

Program includes 31 accelerations over 5 rounds

Compliance and Requirements

Regulatory and Legal

Not explicitly specified; international collaboration implied

Application Process

Procedure

Applications can be submitted in any round

Infoline and expert consultations available for assistance

Preference for startups developing innovative solutions in specified sectors

Special Considerations

Unique Features

Multiple thematic acceleration tracks: sectoral with OT, investor, Go Global, agnostic

Strong focus on innovation and internationalization

Previous Funding Patterns

Trends

Focus on startups in ICT, foodtech, and creative industries

Emphasis on international market expansion

Grant Details

startup micro enterprise small enterprise innovation acceleration internationalization ict internet of things smart cities smart homes smart factories smart vehicles smart healthcare smart education business process automation virtual reality augmented reality big data cybersecurity artificial intelligence geolocation technologies foodtech creative industries gaming design multimedia extended reality investment readiness technology transfer market expansion
Innovation Zone Program
Innovation Zone Program
Fundusze Europejskie dla Nowoczesnej Gospodarki
STARTUP SME
PL
TECHNOLOGY OTHER
IDEA DEVELOPMENT EARLY_MARKET GROWTH
0-10 11-50
SDG8 SDG9
FUNDING MENTORSHIP TRAINING_EDUCATION NETWORKING MARKET_EXPANSION
False
None
None
None
PLN
None
Aug. 31, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
Not specified