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Ścieżka SMART

Ścieżka SMART — SME R&D Projects (Q4

Supports another Polish intake for small and medium enterprises pursuing innovation research.

Ścieżka SMART – SME R&D Projects Q4 2026 is the second PARP-administered R&D call of the year under the FENG program (Priority 1, Measure 1.1). It targets Polish micro, small, and medium enterprises conducting industrial research and experimental development that must result in product innovations or business process innovations. The call opens 29 October 2026 and closes 29 December 2026, providin

Funds Polish SME industrial research and experimental development projects resulting in product or business-process innovations, under the FENG Ścieżka SMART program.

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.29 Dec 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.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.parp.gov.pl