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JCI Venture

Jagiellońskie Centrum Innowacji (JCI) is a Kraków-based organization focused on supporting life sciences through infrastructure, research services, and investment in early-stage startups. It evolved from the historical JCI Venture, which operated as a seed fund until 2013.

Founded
2004
Recorded stages
Pre Seed, Seed, Accelerator
Focus sectors
Biotech, Healthcare
Recorded regions
European Union, Poland

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Overview

Jagiellońskie Centrum Innowacji (JCI) was established in 2004 by the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland. The organization focuses on building and managing infrastructure for the Life Science Park and providing a wide range of services for entrepreneurs and scientists in the life sciences sector. Initially, from 2009 to 2013, JCI primarily offered laboratory space rental, grant projects, and financial support for companies through the JCI Venture fund. Since 2013, JCI has expanded its offerings to include contract research services and clinical trials conducted at its specialized Clinical Research Center.

Focus

JCI invests in and provides services related to life sciences, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, and food supplements. Their services encompass contract research, clinical trials, and the production of cosmetics. JCI also supports early-stage startups through programs like KRK InnoTech Starter (KITS), which is a pre-accelerator program aimed at fostering innovative business ventures.

Support

JCI offers access to Life Science Park infrastructure, lab space, research services, production capability for cosmetics, commercialization support, and scientific/business networks.

Questions

What types of projects does JCI invest in?

JCI invests in life-science projects, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices.

How can I apply for funding?

Applications are accepted through a specific investment process outlined on the JCI website.

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