Polish Agency for Enterprise Development
Total value of support
1,5 bln PLN
Total number of beneficiaries
312 440
Introduction
The Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP) is involved in the implementation of national and international programmes financed from the EU structural funds, state budget and multiannual programmes of the European Commission.
As a key authority responsible for creating a business-friendly environment in Poland, PARP contributes to the creation and effective implementation of the state policy related to enterprise, innovation and staff adaptability. Pursuant to the principle “Think Small First”, in all its activities the Agency puts a particular emphasis on the needs of the SME sector.
Areas
At the start
Research and Investments
Design
Digitalization and robotization
Foreign activities
Training and consulting
Green company
Infrastructure and tourism
Startup market
Entrepreneurs venturing into the business world bring forth original ideas and the ability to refine them.
Yet, as their startup evolves, they inevitably reach a point where skill, creativity, and confidence alone aren't enough. That's where PARP steps in, offering funding opportunities to propel them forward. New entrepreneurs can benefit from three programs.
Training and skills improvement
PARP offers training and other services which help entrepreneurs answer the strategic questions: What is the company going to be like in several years? What will I produce? To whom do I want to sell it? What skills and resources do I need?
Management board
The Agency is governed by the president, who is assisted by the vice-presidents. The Management Board is primarily responsible for representing the Agency externally, including declarations of intent and legal actions, supervision and execution of public procurement procedures, and directing the activity of subordinate departments.
Johny Jackowska
She has been associated with the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development since 2004, initially as a specialist, section head, then as deputy director and director.
Anna Tarnawa
Kieruje pracami Sekcji Badań i Strategii w Departamencie Analiz i Strategii PARP
Posiada wieloletnie doświadczenie w projektowaniu i koordynowaniu projektów badawczych, a także analizowania danych i wykorzystywania ich w pracach nad dokumentami o charakterze strategicznym. Od 2011 r. kieruje pracami Sekcji Badań i Strategii, gdzie wraz z zespołem realizuje projekty w obszarze rozwoju kapitału ludzkiego, przedsiębiorczości i innowacyjności, m.in. Monitoring innowacyjności polskich przedsiębiorstw wraz z Wskaźnikiem Dojrzałości Innowacyjnej, Startupy w Polsce, Bilans Kapitału Ludzkiego wraz z badaniami branżowymi. Posiada także doświadczenie w realizacji projektów międzynarodowych. Jest liderem zespołu badawczego w projekcie Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, w latach 2018-2019 była członkiem Zarządu projektu GEM.
Spokesperson