{"id":206218,"date":"2026-03-12T11:50:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T10:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paih.gov.pl\/en\/?post_type=news&p=206218"},"modified":"2026-04-15T08:55:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T06:55:00","slug":"with-european-funds-to-global-markets-the-second-call-for-proposals-in-the-polish-technological-bridges-project","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.paih.gov.pl\/en\/news\/with-european-funds-to-global-markets-the-second-call-for-proposals-in-the-polish-technological-bridges-project\/","title":{"rendered":"With European Funds to global markets. The second call for proposals in the Polish Technological Bridges project for companies planning to enter the USA, Canada, Great Britain and Brazil"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The initiative is addressed to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises registered in Poland<\/strong> that plan to expand to markets outside the European Union. The aim of the project is to support companies in successfully entering prospective foreign markets through consulting, development of export competences and assistance in establishing business relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the second call, the following were selected as target markets: the United States, Great Britain, Canada and Brazil<\/strong>. These are economies with high innovation potential, offering a wide range of opportunities to scale their operations and build international brand recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to shift the economy from cheap labour and base it on Polish capital, Polish entrepreneurs, Polish innovations and technologies. Polish companies are effectively conquering foreign markets, effectively going beyond European markets to become a global presence. This presence is supported by the PMT program. – said the Minister of Funds and Regional Policy Katarzyna Pe\u0142czy\u0144ska-Na\u0142\u0119cz<\/strong> during the press conference.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PMT project supports entrepreneurs in safe and effective entry into foreign markets in a two-stage formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the first stage – the national one<\/strong>, implemented in the formula of cashless support, the grantees will take part in a three-day workshop <\/strong>that will familiarize the participants with the realities of functioning on the selected market. Each company will develop – with the support of an expert and \u00a0the ZBH – an individual export strategy<\/strong> (up to 40 hours of consulting), tailored to its potential and business goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to substantive support, PAIH\u2019s Foreign Trade Offices (ZBH) <\/strong>will help companies establish their first business contacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are strengthening Polish entrepreneurs. The project fits perfectly into PAIH’s mission, which is the internationalization of Polish companies. We have a network of Foreign Trade Offices operating within the structures of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency and wide access to qualified industry and market experts. <\/strong>The key competencies of ZBH\u2019s are knowledge of local specifics, culture and business conditions, as well as the ability to identify the most important industries in individual markets. PMT grantees receive specific tips and proven contacts, which – we hope – will translate not only into efficient movement in the foreign business environment, but also into faster sales development – emphasizes \u0141ukasz Gwiazdowski, Deputy Chairman of PAIH\u2019s Management Board<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second stage – abroad <\/strong>includes activities enabling direct entry into the selected market. These include, among other things, participation in foreign trips, economic missions and fairs, product certification processes and information and promotional activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this stage, entrepreneurs can obtain maximum financial support of up to PLN 150 thousand net<\/strong> to cover costs related to, among other things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n