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Poland’s 2026 call for Supra-regional Growth Clusters

PARP’s call for Supra-regional Growth Cluster coordinators runs from 22 September to 10 November 2026 and offers funding of up to 70%.

By Paulina ZłotkoPublished 11 September 2026Last updated 13 September 2026 5 min readFact checked 2026-09-13

Poland’s Development of Cluster Services call for Supra-regional Growth Clusters runs from 22 September to 10 November 2026. Funding can cover up to 70% of project value, requiring at least 30% own contribution. The applicant must be an eligible coordinator of a Supra-regional Growth Cluster.

Key facts

| Item | Detail | |---|---| | Managing authority | Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP) | | Programme | FENG 2.17 Development of Cluster Services | | Applicants | Supra-regional Growth Cluster coordinators | | Funding rate | Up to 70% | | Minimum contribution | 30% | | Application period | 22 September–10 November 2026 |

Who can apply?

The route is for coordinators of Supra-regional Growth Clusters that meet the detailed definition in the call rules. It covers coordinators of clusters other than Key National Clusters.

Who does not meet the basic conditions?

A single cluster member cannot submit the project directly. Key National Cluster coordinators have a separate PARP call and should not use this route.

What can the support cover?

Funding supports services that help cluster members undertake R&D or innovation activity. A project may also include participation in international partnerships and the internationalisation of members’ offers or business models.

How to prepare

  1. Confirm that the cluster meets the Supra-regional Growth Cluster definition.
  2. Document the concrete innovation needs of member companies.
  3. Design services, infrastructure and measurable project results.
  4. Secure at least 30% own contribution and test the proposal against the selection criteria.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible?

An eligible coordinator of a Polish Supra-regional Growth Cluster.

How much of the project can be funded?

The maximum public funding rate is 70%.

Can internationalisation be included?

Yes. International partnerships and internationalisation may be an additional project component.

What is the deadline?

Applications close on 10 November 2026.

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Check whether the call fits your project

A funding decision should start with applicant eligibility, project fit and timing. Book a Funding Opportunity Review to assess the route before committing resources to an application.

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