23 April 2026
International Congress
Center and Spodek in Katowice
23 April 2026
International Congress Centre & Spodek in Katowice

Our congratulations to the winners, and thank you to all the start-ups for taking part in the competition

Winners

01

Winner in the category:

4BUSINESS – solutions for business

OpenBrand
02

Winner in the category:

4CLIENT – solutions for people

Cogniguard
03

Winner in the category:

4EARTH – positive impact economy

Waterly
04

Winner in the category:

4TECH – technologies of the future

Migam AI
05

Winner in the category:

Users' Choice

Nieamputuj.pl sp. z o.o.
06

Special award:

Finalist in the InCredibles programme

SpeechFlow

Prizes

Company profile as a business card in Startup Review (a directory of the most interesting startups)
Acquiring an investor and/or financial partner from among representatives of big business
Gaining the attention of accredited media
Meeting and exchanging experiences with other startup representatives
Opportunity to present your ideas during the European Economic Congress 2026
Opportunity to showcase your company at a dedicated EEC Startup Alley booth during the European Economic Congress 2026
Awards and promotion of winning startups in the industry media of the PTWP SA Group See more

FOR LAUREATES OF EACH CATEGORY:

Individual promotional campaign in specialist media outlets of PTWP S.A.

The campaign includes an editorial conversation with the winner, a publication on a selected website with its distribution in the newsletter, and a monthly banner campaign on a selected website of the Group.

2 Premium invitations to a selected event organized by the PTWP Group

The winners in each category will receive two Premium invitations to a selected conference organized by the PTWP Group. Events included in the offer:

PRECOP Climate Conference, 4 Design Days, Health Challenges Congress, Energy Days, Nowy Przemysł 4.0 Conderence, Defense Industry, Property Forum, Food Market and Trade Forum i Health Market Forum, CYBERSEC EXPO & FORUM.

Premium Package includes, among others: participation in a conference, participation in evening fringe events (award galas and banquets), access to meetings zones.

Fast-track to the OVHCloud Startup Program

The OVHcloud Startup Program is more than just a standard support initiative — it’s a true partnership in growing your business. During the European Economic Congress, we offer rewards that can significantly accelerate your startup’s development.
What can you gain?

🚀 Fast track to the OVHcloud Startup Program
You get direct access to a program built by practitioners — people who have founded startups themselves and fully understand the challenges you face.

💸 Up to €100,000 in support
We offer a non-repayable grant to be used on OVHcloud infrastructure — so you can focus on building and scaling your solution without worrying about technology costs.

🧠 Expert technical support
You won’t be left on your own. You gain access to consultations with dedicated experts who will get to know your project and help you make the right technology decisions.

🌍 Business growth and networking
We open the door to a global network of partners — investors, tech companies, and providers — who can help you scale your business and enter new markets.

FOR SELECTED FINALIST:

The InCredibles Program

Awarding the selected startup the title of the finalist of the InCredibles Programme. Initiated in 2017 by Sebastian Kulczyk, InCredibles is a broad mentoring and educational program for Poland's most innovative startups. Its "tailor-made" workshops and individual consultations with mentors, potential clients, investors and business practitioners are the key advantages of this unique initiative. The prestigious group of InCredibles already includes over 80 companies.

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The EEC is the largest and most influential gathering of business, political, academic, and local government representatives in Central Europe. For 18 years, the EEC has served as a forum where ideas and initiatives shaping the economic development of Poland and Europe are born.

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