Public grants for early stage startups in Poland (Platformy startowe)
Startup Platforms Component IIa
Basic information about the Startup Platforms competition:
Maximum funding: PLN 600,000
Level of own contribution: 15%
Application deadline: January 29, 2025 (subsequent intake is planned for April / May 2025)
Competition is addressed to: micro and small enterprises that have completed the incubation process within one of the 6 incubators operating under the Startup Platforms program.
Agency that provides financing: the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development.
What does the Startup Platforms competition look like?
The Startup Platforms competition consists of three stages:
- 4-6 month incubation period aimed at bringing the idea / project to the MVP level. Founders (individuals) apply for incubation and at the incubation stage a company is formed, which after receiving a report with a positive recommendation can apply for the next stage of the Startup Platforms competition, viz:
- a competition for a grant of up to PLN 600,000 (the so-called Component IIa) to help the company get its first sales.
- a competition for a grant of up to PLN 2 million (the so-called Component IIb) to help further product development.
What can the grant be used for?
The grant can be used to finance expenses such as:
- salaries of the beneficiary’s employees
- purchase of services necessary to achieve milestones (including IT services)
- acquisition of fixed assets
- purchase of intangible assets
- costs of promotional and information activities
The Startup Platform Competition, is not only a grant, but also training and workshops offered by a given operator, as well as support from the technology/corporate partners of a given incubator in bringing an idea to the MVP stage, or the opportunity to present one’s product to investors at events organized by the incubator.
We discussed the Startup Platform competition in more detail during a webinar hosted by Magdalena Adamczuk, head of Tax & Tech Kraft’s EU grant department (available in Polish only):
- We will align your project expenses with current or upcoming competitions.
- We will prepare the incubation application.
- We will analyze the level of innovation and organizational potential of your idea according to program documentation.
- We will organize the comprehensive financial reporting for your project.
- We use a one-stop shop approach. Will provide you with full support not only in relation to applying for the grant but also in relation to all legal and tax matters related to your startup.
- If you want to apply to Platformy Startowe program and need support, book a meeting with us
- During a meeting we will discuss your business idea and select the right grant competition
- We will then send you a summary of the consultation and our offer
- We will sign an agreement and start working together on your application to Startup Platforms.
If you want to learn more about opportunities for non-dilutive funding in Poland or you need support in preparation of successful application, please send us email to: magdalena.adamczuk@ttkraft.pl or book online meeting by clicking orange box at the right side of your screen.