The second recruitment in the SMART Path has been extended and lasts until November 15, 2023. You can still start working on an application for funding for your company. 

Entrepreneurs conducting business activity in the territory of the Republic of Poland may apply for funding.

A project can consist of a maximum of seven different modules. Modules within the project can be implemented in a linear way (the implementation of a given module is a continuation of another module) or non-linear (modules implemented independently). Support under the SMART Path may be granted for the implementation of projects including:

• conducting research and development work,

• implementation of the results of R&D works,

• expansion of research infrastructure,

• digital or green transformation of the enterprise

• and internationalization of the company and improving staff competences.

In the case of small and medium-sized enterprises, an application for funding must include at least one of two modules: the R&D module or the innovation implementation module. In the case of large companies, the R&D module is obligatory.