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Start from Mazovia
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About this good practice
Dissemination&promotion of good practices: economic use of new technologies, development&new products introduction, modern management methods, business models.
Resources needed
III edition: 393 905 PLN
IV edition 299 000 PLN
Minimum of two persons are needed to successfully implement the practice.
Evidence of success
More than 128 start-ups applied for the previous 3 editions, for 4th edition 72. The interest is growing every year, thanks to which the Mazovian start-up ecosystem is growing stronger.
E.g. SolHotAir gained many valuable contacts, which ultimately helped them find a strategic investor; Microlens won special award an acceleration program in Nevada, USA, that enabled the work on new technological solutions.
Potential for learning or transfer
This good practice is easy to implement in other countries after identifying start-up needs. Competition participants agree that participation in the competition allowed them to appear on the market, develop companies, increase sales, attract investors not only thanks to financial awards, but also promotion and awards from competition partners (substantive consultations related to business development and obtaining financing, participation in training and mentoring programs or a presentation to a group of investors). The practice boosts the appearance of start-ups on the market.