Binational Consortium
Four leading institutions from Switzerland and Poland bringing together research excellence, technological innovation, and practical acceleration expertise.
Swiss Partners
- ZHAW School of Management and Law
- Impact Hub Zürich AG
Polish Partners
- SGH Warsaw School of Economics
- Faktorama Capital 1 Sp. z o.o.
Meet Our Partners
SGH Warsaw School of Economics
SGH Warsaw School of Economics is Poland's oldest university of economics and management, renowned for research excellence and innovation. As Lead Partner, SGH coordinates the overall project, leads ecosystem research (WP1), and contributes to policy development.
Key Responsibilities
- Project coordination and management (WP7)
- Ecosystem research and needs analysis (WP1 Lead)
- Policy brief development (WP5)
- Academic dissemination and publications
Prof. Dr. Elena Pawęta
Project Lead
Website
ZHAW School of Management and Law
ZHAW is one of Switzerland's leading universities of applied sciences, with strong expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation management, and applied research. As Co-Lead Partner, ZHAW leads OER development and contributes to research and evaluation.
Key Responsibilities
- OER curriculum development (WP2 Lead)
- Swiss ecosystem research (WP1)
- Impact evaluation and assessment
- Academic quality assurance
Dr. Richard Bläse
Co-Lead
Website
Faktorama Capital 1 Sp. z o.o.
Faktorama is a technology company specializing in AI-driven platforms and digital solutions for the startup ecosystem. As Technology Partner, Faktorama develops and maintains the AI-powered matchmaking platform (WP4).
Key Responsibilities
- AI platform development and deployment (WP4 Lead)
- Technical architecture and infrastructure
- AI algorithm development and optimization
- Platform maintenance and user support
Website
Impact Hub Zürich AG
Impact Hub Zürich is a leading innovation lab and community space supporting entrepreneurs and social innovators. As Acceleration Partner, Impact Hub delivers the binational accelerator programme and manages community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Accelerator programme delivery (WP3 Lead)
- Mentor and expert recruitment
- Workshop and event organization (WP6)
- Community building and networking
Website
Stronger Together
Our binational consortium brings together complementary strengths: academic rigor, technological innovation, and hands-on acceleration expertise. By combining Swiss and Polish perspectives, we create a richer, more robust support ecosystem that benefits founders in both countries and beyond.