SME’s to be eligible for grants

Small and medium-sized businesses in eastern Poland will soon be able to compete for government grants, the Ministry of Development announced on Thursday. “We want to motivate entrepreneurs to skillfully use their assets and (thereby) increase the potential of macro-business. Funds that are invested effectively from the program will translate into, among other things, an increase in the competitiveness of companies, more attractive products on the market and the creation of new jobs,” said Deputy Minister of Development Adam Hamryszczak, quoted in a report compiled by IBS news. A total of PLN 320 million in grants will be made available. The report also stated that SME’s can apply for the grants up until the end of this month (November 30).