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INNOSTART - Call 2

Grants first-time Innovation Coach graduates up to PLN 320,000 for their first R&D project.

NCBR runs INNOSTART's second of three calls, drawing on a combined three-call INNOSTART funding pool of PLN 104,640,000, of which PLN 59,840,000 is set aside for this particular round. Applicants file only through NCBR's own IT system, and NCBR staff first run a formal review before external experts assess the project against criteria set by the Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy; at each of th

Open to individual inventors, microfirms, and small or medium enterprises in Poland that have already completed the Innovation Coach programme and have no prior experience running an EU-funded R&D project. The project must fit within Poland's National Smart Specialisation framework.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.30 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.13 weeks
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.15%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.zł 59.8M

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