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PFR Otwarte Innowacje

PFR Otwarte Innowacje

Funds Polish venture managers building technology and research-intensive funds, including advanced defense and dual-use strategies.

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PFR Otwarte Innowacje (Open Innovation) is a technology and R&D-focused equity fund-of-funds managed by PFR Ventures, the venture capital arm of Poland's state-owned Polish Development Fund. The program targets VC managers building funds concentrated on technology companies with significant R&D components, including advanced defense, dual-use technologies, and other hard-tech sectors. PFR operates…

What this grant funds

Funds VC managers investing in technology, R&D, advanced defense, and dual-use sectors in Poland, with PFR committing PLN 45–80 million per fund and minimum company tickets of PLN 5 million.

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.—
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.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.40%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: pfrventures.pl