The Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP) has opened the call for the “Design in SMEs” programme, aimed at micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) located in Eastern Poland and managed or co-managed by women. The initiative aims to strengthen competitiveness by implementing design in business processes.
📅 Timeline and Funding:
- Applications: from April 29 to July 29, 2025
- Maximum contribution: PLN 3,000,000
- Minimum contribution: PLN 200,000
- Financial coverage: up to 85% of eligible costs
✅ Eligible Expenses:
The programme covers a wide range of design-driven innovation expenses, including:
- Design audits and business needs analysis
- Design and development of new products or services
- Specialist consultancy in design and strategy
- Purchase of technology, machinery, software and design tools
- Specific training for staff involved in the innovation process
- Branding activities and enhancement of corporate visual identity
📬 Need support?
The CORE team is available for clarification, assistance with the application, and project consultancy.