Poland
Innovation Performance
Source: European Innovation Scoreboard
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European Innovation Scoreboard
Source: EU Regional Innovation Scoreboard The map shows the different Regions in Poland ranked bei RII (Regional Innovation Index).
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Regional Innovation Scoreboard
Institutions & Initiatives
Startup Poland promotes regulations and recommends those activities that best stimulate technological entrepreneurship. This strong technology think tank has set itself the goal of identifying and then eliminating systemic barriers in Polish law and administration that limit rapid growth and development
young companies. The Foundation works for the development of technological entrepreneurship and the development of startup financing infrastructure. He also represents the interests of technology entrepreneurs in dialogue with the Polish public administration, European Union institutions, as well as corporations and the academic community.
This page provides a wholesome overview over the polish startup ecosystem and its stakeholders. Startup Universal gives an overview over the startup ecosystem, incubators, competitions and venture capital.
Venture Capital
Seed capital fund investing in the best startups from their Academic Business Incubators network. Their interest revolves around biotechnology, chemistry, electronics, IT, pharmaceuticals and services with electronic sales channel. AIP Seed Capital has a simple investment model where they offer around US$25,000 for 15% equity. All startups have access to AIP’s network, including coworking spaces available across the country, legal advisors, social insurance institution, accountancy, mentors etc.
A Gdansk-based VC focusing on close relationship between science and business, and working closely with academic institutions. They invest in innovative projects that improve the quality of life, space industry, agriculture and food production. Black Pearls provides mentoring and coaching programs with experienced entrepreneurs.
A Warsaw-based early and growth stage venture fund focusing on software & tech-enabled businesses. The fund provides a combination of both financing and expertise for their portfolio companies, which include Cosmose, Fuero Games, iTaxi, Joymile, Algolytics and more. (Source: EU-Startups)
This seed/Series A-B fund specializes in the following industries: fintech, technologies related to industry, IoT, food and agrotech. The fund focuses on investing in projects and companies that have the potential to expand at least within Europe. (Source: Startup Poland)