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The startup scene in Poland
CIC Warsaw reported 908 community members and 453 events in 2025. It said its members span AI and data and fintech, and that Venture Café runs weekly. These are CIC-reported figures, not measures of Warsaw’s entire ecosystem.
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CIC Warsaw reported 908 community members and 453 events in 2025. It said its members span AI and data and fintech, and that Venture Café runs weekly. These are CIC-reported figures, not measures of Warsaw’s entire ecosystem.
The University of Warsaw’s transfer center connects firms seeking university research with researchers seeking commercialization partners, and runs intellectual-property and entrepreneurship workshops.
Google for Startups says Warsaw Campus access is restricted to startups that have participated or are participating in its acceleration programs. Applications are reviewed and are not guaranteed approval; current availability is not established by this information.
Tech.eu’s national Poland dataset reports 52 startups, 53 funding rounds, and €181 million in 2024. This is a national measure, not a Warsaw-only funding figure.
This month
On in Warsaw this month
13 startup events in the next 30 days, 7 this week, 11 free. The city as a calendar, with the hosts and venues that keep it full.
Tuesday, Nov 3
Przegląd Technologiczny#16 FinTech City
Ewa · CIC WarsawFreeWednesday, Nov 4
Superteam Poland Co-work: Kraków
Superteam PolandFreeAI Builders and Databases Krakow
ClickHouse Events · HEVRE | Bar & RestaurantFreeThursday, Nov 5
„Jakość, Bezpieczeństwo i Przyszłość AI” w Bydgoszczy! 🚀 | BRAVE AI COMMUNITY
BRAVE · Uniwersytet WSB Merito BydgoszczFreeClay in Warsaw: What's Next 🤖
Siya VermaFreeStartup ecosystem standing
Where Warsaw ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Financial Centres Index | GFCI 40 | #78 | No prior edition | B | Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters) | 2026 | #91 | Down 2 | B | Innovation, Research, Activity |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #91 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | 41 to 50 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
64 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Warsaw
Investors 48
Investor
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The 3 most prominent of 48. Browse all investors
Accelerators 7
AcceleratorFundacja Rozwoju Przedsiębiorczości "Twój StartUp" is a non-profit organization based in Warsaw, Poland, established in 2012. It serves as an incubator…
AcceleratorAccelerating foodtech innovations for a sustainable future.
AcceleratorAccelerating startups in Marketing Technology.
The 3 most prominent of 7. Browse all accelerators
Incubators 6
IncubatorTransforming the Polish startup ecosystem.
IncubatorEmpowering young entrepreneurs through mentoring and training.
IncubatorEmpowering entrepreneurs to launch and scale startups.
The 3 most prominent of 6. Browse all incubators
Venture studios 3
Venture studioBuilding the companies of the future.
Venture studioBuilding startups for the future of work.
Venture studioGlobal AI Venture Builder
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Raising in Warsaw
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Warsaw
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
- Fundacja Rozwoju Przedsiębiorczości Twój StartUPAccelerator
- Innovations Hub FoundationIncubator
- All accelerators
Scouting in Warsaw
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingFrom public sources
What the sources say about Warsaw
A University of Warsaw page published in 2017 described incubator access for UW students, doctoral students and employees, including free use for up to 1.5 years; current terms are unverified.
Source: UW incubatorTech.eu's national Poland dataset counts 52 startups, 53 rounds and €181 million in 2024; the page does not establish that this is Warsaw-only.
Source: Poland startup funding in 2024The University of Warsaw transfer center connects firms seeking university research with researchers seeking commercialization partners and runs IP and entrepreneurship workshops.
Source: Centrum Transferu Technologii i WiedzyGoogle's Warsaw Campus route is restricted to startups that participated or are participating in its acceleration programs; applications are reviewed and not guaranteed.
Source: Application HighlightsAllegro's corporate timeline dates its first auction to December 13, 1999, and describes its later regional commerce operations.
Source: Who we areBooksy's press office dates its establishment to January 2015 and describes booking and business-management software connecting service providers and clients.
Source: Historia Booksy
Questions about Warsaw
How does Warsaw rank as a startup ecosystem?
Warsaw is #91 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 4 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Warsaw?
48 investors based in Warsaw have a profile here, including PFR Ventures, Demium and Innova Capital. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Warsaw?
Yes. Warsaw has 7 accelerators, 6 incubators and 3 venture studios on record, including Fundacja Rozwoju Przedsiębiorczości Twój StartUP, Innovations Hub Foundation and To Reforge.
Geographic proximity
Nearby cities to Warsaw
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