Polish Institute for Research and Development
Venture capitalWarsaw · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
The firm is an early-stage technology investment fund that backs entrepreneurial visionaries developing advanced, deep-technology solutions. Positioning itself as an expert in technology analysis, it invests in projects that push the state of the art forward and supports founders not only with capital but by facilitating cooperation with large technology companies and industry. It targets areas including new materials, electronics and cybersecurity, industrial solutions, artificial intelligence, robotics and transport solutions. Operating through the BRIdge ALFA program co-financed by EU funds, it aims to help founders build company value, commercialize research, and monetize intellectual property by combining science, business and industry.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 1 of 17 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×1Hardware ×1Robotics ×1
HQs:Poland×1
Investments · 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathChitosan hydrogel casing for unprocessed food that extends freshness without altering sensory qualities.
Non-phthalate, health-safe PVC plasticizer synthesized from PET waste recycling.
AI-based image analysis and event detection system with efficient signal transcoding.
Microwave processing of sewage sludge yielding diesel oil, activated carbon and fertilizer.
Electromagnetic mill using liquid medium to industrially produce nano/microparticles like nanocellulose.
Flexible, energy-saving ceramic composite antennas for 5G multi-band applications.
HAXTRON is a Polish company developing PROBE, an aerial robotic platform built around a turbine engine mono-unit designed to operate in extreme conditions and withstand physical contact with surrounding objects.
Deep TechHardwareRobotics
Sebastian Bandycki(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)Piotr Kostek(Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer)
Technology to increase output from existing power generators within safe operating ranges.
Magnetic nanoceramics improving efficiency of high-frequency power systems.
Method of producing high-quality autologous fibroblast preparations retaining bioactivity.
3rd and 4th generation emitters for OLED displays and lighting with high stability.
Decentralized, latency-free encryption key management for securing IoT networks without servers.
Process to extract residual resources from production ashes and compress waste into storable bricks.
System for economical driving in rail transport, achieving ~15% energy cost reduction.
Predictive maintenance system using Big Data and machine learning.
Mineral binders based on reformed sulphur with high mechanical parameters and recyclability.
A high-efficiency Omega-3 fatty acid concentration method for food additives, supplements and drugs.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Polish Institute for Research and Development made?
- Polish Institute for Research and Development has 17 tracked investments.
- What stage does Polish Institute for Research and Development invest at?
- Polish Institute for Research and Development invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Polish Institute for Research and Development focus on?
- Polish Institute for Research and Development focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Energy, IoT, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, Robotics.
- Where is Polish Institute for Research and Development located?
- Polish Institute for Research and Development is headquartered in Warsaw, PL.
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