SMART Path – R&D projects call
Ścieżka SMART – nabór projektów B+R
Usually opens in February and March
Projected from the months this call usually opens — not a date the funder has confirmed.
Projected from the pattern of past calls — confirm on the funder's page before planning around it.
2026 SME call allocation PLN 700,000,000. Grant per project depends on modules selected and aid intensity; a mandatory R&D module is required.
Polska Agencja Rozwoju Przedsiębiorczości (PARP)
public · national
Deadline: annual_call — 2026 call announced 12 February 2026, applications 26 February – 31 March 2026 (16:00).
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
Who can apply
- Stage: seed, series_a, growth
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
Micro, small and medium enterprises operating in Poland. Innovation must be at least national level. Optional modules for internationalisation, IP protection and staff competences.
How to apply
- Confirm SME status and that the project has a genuine R&D module
- Prepare the application in the LSI/e-application system for FENG
- Submit before the closing time
- Two-stage evaluation with a panel interview
What you will need
- Wniosek o dofinansowanie
- Business plan / project description
- Financial statements
- SME status declaration
Source. https://www.parp.gov.pl/component/grants/grants/sciezka-smart — checked 2026-08-14
"Nabór został zakończony. Ogłoszenie konkursu: 12 lutego 2026; nabór 26 lutego – 31 marca 2026."