Polish Innovation Goes Global: 12 Scale-ups Join the First EIT Regional Innovation Booster
EITThe European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has announced the 12 finalists selected for the first-ever EIT Regional Innovation Booster (RIB) pre-pilot in Poland – a new initiative designed to accelerate the internationalisation of promising scale-ups from the region.
The programme builds on the collaboration formalised in May through a Memorandum of Understanding between the EIT and the Polish Ministry of Economic Development and Technology. This partnership marked the launch of the EIT RIB pilot in Poland – a joint effort to strengthen national innovation capacity, reduce regional disparities, and help high-potential Polish scale-ups expand into European and global markets.
A Highly Competitive Selection
The pre-pilot has attracted over 80 high-quality applications from Polish scale-ups operating at Technology Readiness Level 7 (TRL7), meaning their solutions have already been validated in operational environments. With only 12 seats available, competition was intense – nearly seven applicants for every place. This outstanding interest demonstrates both the maturity of the Polish innovation ecosystem and the strong appeal of the EIT’s tailored support for international growth.
The number and quality of applications prove that Poland’s innovation scene is ready for global expansion. The EIT Regional Innovation Booster is designed to open those doors — connecting local deep-tech talent with Europe’s innovation powerhouses.
Marta Kaczmarek, Director of the EIT Community Strategic Regional Innovations Cluster
The Selected Scale-ups
The 12 selected scale-ups represent the diversity, excellence, and international potential of the Polish innovation landscape. Their solutions address key challenges across health, energy, food, mobility, and digital transformation, embodying the EIT’s mission to drive positive change through innovation.
List of selected start-ups:
WindTAK Sp. z o.o, delivers professional solutions in wind engineering, focusing on areas related to the operation of turbines and the improvement of their energy efficiency.
NanoSci sp. z o.o, specialises in innovative nanotechnology for air and surface purification using UV light and titanium dioxide.
Unicorn VR World, focuses on immersive virtual-reality therapy and neuro-educational tools, offering apps that support neurodevelopment, rehabilitation, and special-needs education.
MIGAM S.A., bridges communication gaps for Deaf customers by offering video remote interpreting, translations into sign language, and ongoing R&D aimed at automating sign‑language translation.
SEEDiA, develops smart urban furniture solutions that enhance public spaces through solar-powered technology and connectivity.
Bio Ice Cream Dots Sp. z o.o., produces healthy, organic, sugar-free ice cream dots enriched with fiber, probiotics, and plant-based proteins.
WIDMO, offers innovative solutions for subsurface imaging, enabling industries such as mining, construction and environmental monitoring.
My OVU, is an ovulation thermometer with a mobile app that enables women to monitor their fertility at home, supporting natural conception or contraception.
EcoBean Sp. z o.o.,is a circular bioeconomy startup and certified B Corp that upcycles coffee waste into high-value ingredients.
Intelligent Hives Sp. z o.o. develops start monitoring systems that use sensor and cloud analytics to support sustainable beekeeping and protect biodiversity.
Zolak, provides an artificial intelligence and augmented reality platform for furniture retailers to create immersive 3D showrooms and configurators.
WeavAir Sp. z o.o, offers a digital platform using sensors and AI to monitor emissions and optimize energy in infrastructure projects.
Insights from the Applications
The data from the pre-pilot paints an inspiring picture of ambition and diversity among Polish scale-ups:
International ambitions:
- 32% plan to expand to Germany
- 28% target the Nordic countries
- 23% focus on Spain
Sectoral distribution across EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs):
- EIT Health – 26%
- EIT Digital – 15%
- EIT Food – 14%
- EIT Climate-KIC – 14%
- EIT InnoEnergy – 11%
- EIT Urban Mobility – 7%
- EIT Manufacturing – 5%
- EIT RawMaterials – 4%
An impressive 87% of participating start-ups feature female leadership, reflecting the inclusive and forward-looking nature of Poland’s innovation community.
What’s Next: The Programme Journey Ahead
The EIT Regional Innovation Booster officially launches on 15 October 2025 with a Kick-off Meeting that brings together all selected scale-ups, mentors, and organisers. From there, the journey continues through a series of intensive activities aimed at transforming strategic visions into actionable internationalisation roadmaps.
A Launchpad for International Success
This inaugural edition of the EIT Regional Innovation Booster, part of the broader EIT Regional Innovation Scheme (EIT RIS), sets the stage for future expansion across other RIS countries, enabling more local innovators to reach global markets.
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