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The startup scene in Poland
The 2024 Krakow IT Market Report estimates that Kraków city had over 150 startups meeting its criteria. OMGKRK reports surveying 140 Krakow startups and identifies AI, business automation and productivity, and mobile apps among top specializations for almost 100 startups.
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The 2024 Krakow IT Market Report estimates that Kraków city had over 150 startups meeting its criteria. OMGKRK reports surveying 140 Krakow startups and identifies AI, business automation and productivity, and mobile apps among top specializations for almost 100 startups.
Krakow Technology Park says INNOventure was established with Poland’s National Centre for Research and Development in December 2014 to commercialize R&D. KPT also describes its Seed Fund as a joint venture with SATUS Venture, with a portfolio of over 20 companies. AGH University says its Centre for Cooperation and Technology Transfer connects investors and business needs with startup teams.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Kraków ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Listed as | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | Krakow | #184 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | Krakow | 91 to 100 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
27 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Kraków
Investors 21
Investor
InvestorInvesting in early-stage deep-tech ventures in CEE.
InvestorEmpowering B2B software startups to scale globally.
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Incubators 3
IncubatorSupporting innovation and business growth in Małopolska.
IncubatorEmpowering entrepreneurs in Poland.
Incubator
Supporting veterinary startups to grow and succeed.
Venture studios 2
Venture studioBuilding ventures in fintech and digital transformation.
Venture studioBuilding startups through IT innovation.
Accelerators 1
AcceleratorSupporting life sciences innovation in Poland.
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Raising in Kraków
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Kraków
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
- JCI VentureAccelerator
- Krakowski Park Technologiczny | Krakow Technology ParkIncubator
- All accelerators
Scouting in Kraków
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingFrom public sources
What the sources say about Kraków
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Source: Business offer
Questions about Kraków
How does Kraków rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #184 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 2 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Kraków?
21 investors based in Kraków have a profile here, including Capital Market Days, Bitspiration BoosterVC and Innovation Nest. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Kraków?
Yes. Kraków has 1 accelerator, 3 incubators and 2 venture studios on record, including JCI Venture, Krakowski Park Technologiczny | Krakow Technology Park and Digital Ocean Ventures.
Geographic proximity
Nearby cities to Kraków
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