Innology's success rate is 76%. This means that 76% of projects for which Innology prepared application documentation received funding. This is many times higher than the market average of 10–20% in national programmes and 5–10% in European programmes.
Yes. Innology (through the UpSpark brand) has documented experience with the EIC Accelerator — one of the most competitive European programmes. Example: Proteine Resources, with Innology's support, completed the full EIC evaluation process (two application stages + panel interview in Brussels) and secured EUR 9.5 million in total financing (EUR 2.5 million grant + EUR 7 million EIC Fund equity investment). Innology has completed over 50 projects at European level (Horizon Europe / EIC).
The main R&D grant instrument in Poland is Ścieżka SMART under the FENG 2021–2027 programme. To apply, a company must have a project involving R&D work from TRL 2, resulting in a product or technological innovation. Funding is up to PLN 50 million for SMEs and up to PLN 70 million for large companies. Calls are managed by PARP and NCBR.
Ścieżka SMART is the largest Polish R&D&I grant instrument, operating under the FENG programme. SMEs, large enterprises and consortia with research organizations (max. 3 members) can apply. The R&D module is key — projects with this module have the highest chances of receiving funding.
EIC Accelerator is a European programme (Horizon Europe) for SMEs at TRL 5–9, offering up to EUR 2.5 million in grants + up to EUR 15 million in equity. Ścieżka SMART is a national programme (FENG) at TRL 2–9, offering up to PLN 50–70 million. EIC is more competitive (5–10% success rate) but provides access to the European market.
Yes. In Ścieżka SMART, large companies can apply independently or in a consortium. Funding for industrial research is up to 65%, for experimental development up to 40%. Maximum amount: PLN 70 million. In EIC Accelerator, large companies have limited access — the programme targets SMEs and mid-caps.
Grant settlement is the process of confirming to the funding institution that funds were spent in accordance with the agreement. It includes: payment requests, R&D work documentation, procurement procedures, deviation reporting. Errors may result in grant repayment. Innology has successfully settled over 100 projects.
TRL (Technology Readiness Level) is a scale of 1–9 defining technology maturity. TRL 1–3 = basic research, TRL 4–6 = industrial research, TRL 7–9 = demonstration and implementation. Grant programmes require a specific TRL at the start — e.g. Ścieżka SMART: from TRL 2, EIC Accelerator: from TRL 5.
R&D&I grants in FENG and Horizon Europe are not industry-restricted — what matters is the project's innovativeness. Most frequently funded industries: AI, Life science, CleanTech, Space, IoT, AgriTech, NutriTech, Mobility, Industry 4.0/5.0.
Compensation models include a fixed fee, success fee (percentage of the awarded grant) or a mixed model. Costs depend on project complexity and the programme. Innology uses a transparent model determined individually after initial project assessment.