From Idea to Expansion
We are mobilizing 4 billion PLN for investments in innovative companies
The Birth of an Idea
The program is inspired by the French “Tibi Plan”, initiated by Prof. Philippe Tibi, an advisor to the French government, which sparked a wave of institutional investments in domestic venture capital and growth equity funds. The Polish version builds on this model, adapting it to local conditions and the role of development institutions in our financial system.
As part of Innovate Poland, a new investment ecosystem will be created, bringing together public institutions and private investors with the shared goal of economic growth.
How does the program work?
Capital from the program is channeled into investment funds that:
- operate on market principles,
- invest their own funds and those of other investors alongside funds from the program,
- independently select projects and bear full responsibility for investment results.
This ensures that the investment process is efficient, transparent, and in line with market logic.
The funds are repayable
Investments are designed to generate a profit, after which the capital is returned to investors and can be reinvested in subsequent projects. In this way, the program creates a sustainable multiplier effect and long-term leverage for development.
Investors
Innovate Poland is based on the idea of public-private collaboration. It is here that capital meets expertise, and joint efforts build an ecosystem of innovation and a modern economy.
| The program is sponsored by the Minister of Finance and Economy and mobilizes 4 billion zlotys for investments in Polish companies. |
Where do the funds come from?
Innovate Poland is setting a new standard in the market
this means enhanced credibility and easier access to domestic and foreign capital
this serves as a mark of quality, indicating that the fund operates in accordance with high investment and reporting standards
Frequently Asked Questions
Innovate Poland is primarily aimed at investment funds operating on market terms and investing both their own capital and resources obtained through the programme. However, its effects are broadly accessible:
– enterprises can obtain financing from accredited funds, and
– individual and institutional investors gain the opportunity to participate in the capital market in an orderly manner, with access to high-quality investment projects.
Innovate Poland creates a complete, modern financing pathway for Polish companies – from early-stage development (start-up) through to listing on the stock exchange. The programme enables companies to raise capital from professional investment funds that operate according to market logic. As a result, businesses can grow using domestic capital, remaining longer within the Polish economic ecosystem. This, in turn, helps retain skills, knowledge, jobs and profits generated from company growth.
No – they are repayable. Investments are designed to generate returns; the capital flows back to investors and can be reinvested.
