Startup platforms are partnerships of innovation centers from Eastern Poland that offer free, comprehensive programs to support startups from the moment of company registration. Expert assistance and business experience of Startup Platforms will equip startups with profitable business models and products in the MVP version.

Each startup qualified to participate in the project will participate in an individual, tailored to its needs incubation program supervised by the Incubation Manager. Startup platforms will provide startups with free basic services (access to office space, legal and accounting services, tax consultancy, marketing services, etc.) and specialized services, i.e. related to product development, business model verification. Selected startups can also count on support in the form of a grant.

After completing the incubation program, the best startups can apply for non-refundable funding of up to PLN 600,000 for the development of their business

What can a startup gain by participating in the Startup Platforms program:

• a functioning capital company;
• MVP - a product with minimal functionality;
• A verified business model
• the opportunity to present the product in front of investors;
• business relationships in the startup ecosystem;
• the possibility of applying for a non-refundable PARP subsidy up to PLN 600 thousand.

Who can benefit from the Program?

A natural person or a team consisting of natural persons can apply for Startup Platforms if:

• has a new business idea of product innovation at least at the national level;
• is ready to set up a business in Eastern Poland in the form of a capital company;
• is ready to work on the development of the idea as part of an individual incubation plan

Financial support

What can you use the grant funds for?

In the course of incubation, a startup can obtain a grant from the Startup Platform to finance specific services not available as part of the Startup Platform, used to develop an MVP and validate the business model.

Source : Parp