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FENG Smart Path (Ścieżka SMART)

FENG Smart Path — Consortium Projects

Supports consortiums linking Polish enterprises with research teams to turn laboratory results into market products.

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About

The FENG Smart Path Consortium Projects track (competition code FENG.01.01) is a major R&D grant call administered by the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR), operating as the Intermediate Body for Priority 1 of the European Funds for Modern Economy (FENG) program under Poland's 2021–2027 EU structural fund cycle. FENG is the successor to the Smart Growth Operational Program (POIR …

What this grant funds

Open thematic scope under FENG Priority 1 R&D enterprise activity; all technology domains eligible.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.16 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.zł 350M
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.gov.pl