The National Center for Research and Development (NCBR) is launching the first “Fast Track” competition this year. The executive agency of the minister of science and higher education will allocate PLN 1.2 billion to co-finance innovative projects under the Intelligent Development Operational Program.

The entire competition was divided into four parts. In the first two parts, lasting jointly from February 7 to April 3, 2020, NCBR is waiting for projects implemented by large enterprises and consortia composed of large enterprises (also with the participation of SMEs and research organizations). In parts III and IV, which will last from April 4 to June 1, funding may be awarded by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and their consortia (also with the participation of scientific organizations).

The allocation of funds for individual parts was also determined: 1st part – PLN 300 million, 2nd part – PLN 100 million, 3rd part – PLN 500 million, 4th part – PLN 300 million.
More:
https://www.ncbr.gov.pl/fileadmin/aktualnosci/11/Harmonogram_POIR_2020_-_wersja_zatwierdzona_11_2019.pdf