New timetable for FENG programme now known. More opportunities for entrepreneurs to get funding
The schedule of the FENG programme dedicated to supporting innovation has been updated. We already know the exact dates of calls for proposals for entrepreneurs.
In 2024 and 2025, entrepreneurs will be able to apply for as much as over PLN 8 billion. Both large enterprises, SMEs, consortia and start-ups will be able to apply for support. Support will be given to, among others: research projects, investments in the implementation of innovations, investments in green technologies and energy efficiency.
The main source of support for enterprises in the near future will be the so-called SMART Path. Within its framework, funding will be granted to projects covering a wide range of activities: conducting research, building a plant or production line for innovative products, as well as research infrastructure, internationalisation, development of employees’ competencies or greening the company.
Within the SMART Path, calls will be organised separately for SMEs and large entrepreneurs. They will be held on the same dates. Calls will be announced on 23 May 2024 and will last until 24 October 2024. The budget of the call for SMEs is a substantial amount of PLN 2.112 billion, while the budget of the call for large entrepreneurs is PLN 890 million.