A new non-equity grant program designed to support early-stage founders working on dual-use technologies.
TechPL is launching 'Founders for Future' — a non-equity grant program providing up to €150K per team to early-stage Polish founders building dual-use technologies. The program is backed by PFR Ventures and three TechPL corporate members.
Dual-use technology — innovation with both civilian and defense applications — is Poland's fastest-growing tech export category, surging from 0.5% to 7.1% of high-tech exports between 2021 and 2024. Yet early-stage funding in this vertical remains scarce domestically.
TechPL is launching 'Founders for Future' — a non-equity grant program providing up to €150K per team to early-stage Polish founders building dual-use technologies.
Tomasz Wiśniewski — Initiative
Founders for Future addresses this gap directly. The first cohort will support 10 teams across autonomous systems, cybersecurity, space tech, and advanced materials. Selected teams receive grant funding, mentorship from TechPL member CTOs, and direct introductions to NATO Innovation Fund and European Defence Fund program officers.
Applications open November 1, 2025. Eligibility: Polish-incorporated company, pre-Series A, technology with demonstrable dual-use potential.