The National Centre for Research and Development

The National Centre for Research and Development is the main funder of research, development and innovation in Poland. Until 2020 we will be implementing projects under three EU operational programmes – Smart Growth, Knowledge Education Development and Digital Poland, which will amount to over 70% of the agency’s budget. The rational management of funds of this magnitude is both a challenge and a great responsibility. Even more so, since the success will be measured years after the investments, and long after their results will have successfully been implemented and capitalised on. All programmes executed by the Centre share one basic goal – research commercialisation. Our effectiveness will be measured by the success of Polish companies based on the implementation of innovative solutions and cutting-edge technologies developed thanks to the cooperation with the Centre.