NCBR allocates PLN 750 mln for micro and SMEs sector

Poland's National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR) has announced the launch of the competition under the framework of "Fast Track," with a total pool of PLN 750 million. The competition is dedicated to micro, small and medium-sized entrepreneurs with the projects involving industrial R&D, or development works on products and technological solutions that serve the development of business conducted and sharpening the company's competitive edge. "The new edition of Fast Track is designed to encourage researchers and entrepreneurs creating new solutions to become the engines of innovation in their local communities," commented Minister of Science and Higher Education Jarosław Gowin. The call for proposals will begin on September 1 and last until December 30, 2016.