Startup Platforms' Start in...
Grow your business and get the chance to receive up to PLN 600,000 in non-repayable funding!
YOUR IDEA, OUR MISSION!
Startup Platforms' Start in… is a support system for startups built around innovative business ideas. Our mission is not only to help you develop your concept, but also to transform it into a profitable business.
Who is its for?
The project is addressed to individuals who have a business idea. Applications may relate to any industry, without sectoral restrictions. A dedicated incubation pathway is available for projects in the automotive sector. Preference will be given to projects incorporating sustainable development principles.
Support at every stage
The project offers a comprehensive incubation programme supporting startups from company registration through to the development of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Support is provided by experienced incubation managers and industry experts.
Projects assumptions
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The project includes 7 incubation rounds.
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Up to 210 startups will receive support.
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The incubation process lasts 6 months.
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Each round will conclude with a Demo Day, providing startups with an opportunity to present the results of the incubation process.
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Up to 70% of startups will receive a positive report making them eligible to apply for funding under Component IIa – Support for the Development of Startup Business Activity.
Service package
By participating in the incubation process, you will gain access to:
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basic services, including office space, accounting and legal services, tax advisory services, and marketing support related to the development of visual identity elements;
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specialised services supporting the development of the business idea, including assistance in creating a Business Model and MVP, as well as technical, technological, engineering and design support.
Application deadlines for individual rounds
| Round | Application Period |
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| Round I | 18 March 2024 – 14 April 2024 |
| Round II | 15 April 2024 – 7 October 2024 |
| Round III | 8 October 2024 – 7 April 2025 |
| Round IV | 8 April 2025 – 7 October 2025 |
| Round V | 8 October 2025 – 7 April 2026 |
| Round VI | 8 April 2026 – 7 October 2026 |
| Round VII | 8 October 2026 – 7 March 2027 |
Application assessment periods
| Round | Assessment Period |
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| Round I | 18 March 2024 – 31 May 2024 |
| Round II | 15 April 2024 – 30 November 2024 |
| Round III | 8 October 2024 – 31 May 2025 |
| Round IV | 8 April 2025 – 30 November 2025 |
| Round V | 8 October 2025 – 31 May 2026 |
| Round VI | 8 April 2026 – 30 November 2026 |
| Round VII | 8 October 2026 – 30 April 2027 |
Incubation periods
| Round | Incubation Period |
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| Round I | 1 July 2024 – 31 December 2024 |
| Round II | 1 January 2025 – 30 June 2025 |
| Round III | 1 July 2025 – 31 December 2025 |
| Round IV | 1 January 2026 – 30 June 2026 |
| Round V | 1 July 2026 – 31 December 2026 |
| Round VI | 1 January 2027 – 30 June 2027 |
| Round VII | 1 June 2027 – 30 November 2027 |
Apply
More information, programme rules and other required documents
Incubation locations
Rzeszów Regional Development Agency S.A.
Regional Development Agency “MARR” S.A.
Kielce Technology Park
Project leader
Rzeszów Regional Development Agency
Partners
Kielce Technology Park
Regional Development Agency MARR S.A.
SpeedUp Venture Capital Group
Accelpoint
Project coordination at KTP
The project is coordinated at KTP by the Incubation and Acceleration Department.
For more information, please contact:
Karolina Bubicz
Tel.: +48 41 278 72 52
Diana Szwagrzyk
Tel.: +48 41 278 72 15
The project is co-financed by the European Union under the European Funds for Eastern Poland 2021–2027 Programme, Priority FEPW.01 Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Measure FEPW.01.01 Start-up Platforms for New Ideas, Component I: Incubation – Development of a New Business Idea.
Amount of funding: PLN 24,551,392.50
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