EU support for entrepreneurial people – how to take advantage of it? Free services

If you have no experience in finding solutions for entrepreneurs – don’t worry. There are places where you will get EU support, free help, understand where to start, and learn what programs you can use.

Start with the European Funds Information Point

This is the first and best place to come. There are European Funds Information Points in every province – you can come in person, call or write an e-mail. Consultants will help you step by step:

will tell you which EU programs, tailored to your industry and plans, you can use,;
will indicate current calls and competitions;
will help you prepare the required documents;
They will explain how to properly fill out an application for funding;
will suggest how to account for the project and avoid mistakes.

You do not need specialized knowledge. Consultations are completely free of charge. And if you can’t travel – you can make an appointment at a place that suits you.

You can find a list of points here: www.pife.gov.pl

Got an idea for something new? Opt for innovation

The European Union supports the development of companies with a focus on innovation – from idea to implementation. If you want to introduce a new product, service, technology or improve the operation of your company – there are special consulting services to help you go from idea to implementation.

Innopoint – quick diagnosis of your needs

Innopoint is an information service system aimed at those entrepreneurs who are interested in taking advantage of the European Funds for Modern Economy Program. You fill out an online questionnaire, and experts assess whether you can benefit from the Program. You will receive hints on what kind of support you can use and how to prepare for it.

Innovation Coach – an expert who will guide you further

Don’t have an idea ready yet, but know you want to develop your company in an innovative direction? This service is just for you. An experienced expert will analyze your company’s activities and help you find areas where you can implement new solutions. He will suggest where to look for financing, how to start research and development activities and what to do to stand out in the market. Find out how to report a company.

STEP – preliminary verification of the idea

If you already have a specific idea – for example, for research, creation of a new product or technology – it’s worth checking it out with the STEP service. You fill out a simple online form, and within a week you will receive a response with an analysis of your idea and information on whether it can receive support from the European Funds. This is a very good tool to avoid wasting time and money on projects that have no chance of funding.

European funds are for you

You don’t have to have a big company or a team of lawyers. You don’t need to know everything at once. You just need to have an idea and want to act. European funds are concrete tools that can help you spread your wings.

Take advantage of free services, ask, talk, plan. The European Union supports entrepreneurial people – take advantage of this opportunity!

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