OP IE is complementary to other Operational Programmes within NSRF:

Ministry of Economy

OP IE is complementary to other Operational Programmes within NSRF:

16 Regional Operational Programmes OP Human Capital OP Infrastructure and Environment OP Development of Eastern Poland Development of the Rural Areas OP Technical Assistance

Ministry of Economy

Operational Programme Innovative Economy, 2007-2013

Main objective:

Development of the Polish economy on the basis of innovative enterprises

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Detailed Objectives of the OP IE:

1. Improvement of enterprises’ innovativeness,2. Improvement of the Polish science competitiveness,3. Enhancement of the role of science in the economic

development, 4. Increase in the share of innovative products of the

Polish economy on the international market,5. Creation of permanent, better workplaces,6. Increase in ICT implementation in the economy.

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Sources of the Programme’s financing

European Regional Development Fund: European Regional Development Fund: 88 254254,,8989 million EUR million EUR National public funds: 1 National public funds: 1 45456,6,7474 million EUR million EUR

TOTAL: 9 711,63 million EURTOTAL: 9 711,63 million EUR

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Structure of the ProgrammeStructure of the Programme

EightEight Priorit Priority axesy axes of the OP IE: of the OP IE:

1.1. Research and development of new technologies (MSHE),Research and development of new technologies (MSHE),2.2. R&D infrastructure (MSHE),R&D infrastructure (MSHE),3.3. Capital for innovation (ME),Capital for innovation (ME),4.4. Investments in innovative undertakings (ME),Investments in innovative undertakings (ME),5.5. Diffusion of innovation (ME),Diffusion of innovation (ME),6.6. Polish economy on the international market (ME),Polish economy on the international market (ME),7.7. Development of Information SocietyDevelopment of Information Society (MIA), (MIA),8.8. Technical Assistance (MRD).Technical Assistance (MRD).

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Priority Priority axis axis 1. Research and development of new technologies1. Research and development of new technologies Support for scientific research in favour of theSupport for scientific research in favour of the knowledge-basedknowledge-based economy creation economy creation Research within international cooperation Research within international cooperation Support for research and goal-orientedSupport for research and goal-oriented projects in favour of entrepreneursprojects in favour of entrepreneurs Support for protection of industrial property of scientific entitiesSupport for protection of industrial property of scientific entities based in Poland based in Poland Strengthening of science human resources’ potentialStrengthening of science human resources’ potential

Allocation: 1 314,3 mln EURAllocation: 1 314,3 mln EUR

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Priority Priority axis axis 2. R&D infrastructures2. R&D infrastructures

Development of high research potential centresDevelopment of high research potential centres Support for the creation of common research Support for the creation of common research ininfrastructure of scientific frastructure of scientific

entitiesentities Investments in information technology infrastructure of scienceInvestments in information technology infrastructure of science

Allocation: 1 314,3 mln EURAllocation: 1 314,3 mln EUR

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Priority Priority axis axis 3. Capital for Innovation3. Capital for Innovation

measure 3.1 Starting up of innovative business activitiesmeasure 3.1 Starting up of innovative business activitiesmeasure 3.2 Support for high risk capital funds measure 3.2 Support for high risk capital funds measure 3.3 Creation of the system facilitating investment of measure 3.3 Creation of the system facilitating investment of private capital in SMEsprivate capital in SMEs

Allocation: 3Allocation: 34040 mln EUR mln EUR

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Structure of the ProgrammeStructure of the ProgrammePriority Priority axis axis 3. Capital for Innovation3. Capital for InnovationWithin the priority axis, the following measures will be supported: 3.1 - initiating innovative activities through identification and verification of innovative ideas with a high market potential, support for establishment of enterprises on the basis of such ideas, and early stages of their development, 3.2 - support for enterprises at early stages of development (seed, start-up and expansion) the undertakings of which are based on innovative solutions through financing capital funds, 3.3 - activation of the private investor market through establishment of good conditions for initiating cooperation of private investors and entrepreneurs who search for finance for implementation of innovative undertakings.

Under the priority axis, non-returnable support will be granted to the following groups of beneficiaries: 3.1 business support institutions (e.g. innovation and technology transfer centres, technology accelerators, incubators, scientific and technology parks, 3.2 capital funds, 3.3 organisations that group potential investors (e.g. Business Angels), organisations of entrepreneurs and employers as well as SME.

Support instruments. Co-financing of a part of eligible expenditures in the form of a grant and capitalisation of venture capital funds.State aid. State aid is envisaged (group exceptions – SME’s, for venture capital and de minimis aid).

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Priority Priority axis axis 4. Investments in innovative undertakings4. Investments in innovative undertakings

measure 4.1 measure 4.1 Implementation of Implementation of R&D R&D resultsresults in enterprises in enterprises

measure 4.2 Investment connected with R&D activity in enterprisesmeasure 4.2 Investment connected with R&D activity in enterprises

measure 4.measure 4.33 Technological credit Technological credit

measure 4.measure 4.44 New investments of high New investments of highlyly innovative innovative potentialpotential

measure 4.measure 4.55 Support for investment of vital Support for investment of vital importance for the economyimportance for the economy

Allocation: Allocation: 33 309309 mln EUR mln EUR

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Priority Priority axis axis 4. Investments in innovative undertakings4. Investments in innovative undertakings Within the priority axis, the following measures will be supported: 4.1 - support for implementation of R&D results achieved thanks to the implementation of R&D works co-

financed within Priority Axis 1 (within one complex project covering R&D works and implementation of their results, on condition that the criterion of economic justification has been met),

4.2 - counselling and investments necessary for entrepreneurs to conduct R&D works, including those directed towards obtaining the status of a research and development centre,

4.3 - implementation of own or acquired new technologies and production of new goods or improvement of old goods on the basis of such technologies through cofinancing from the Technological Credit Fund,

4.4 - new investments covering application of new highly innovative organisational and technological solutions in production and services, including those leading to reduction of an adverse impact on the environment,

4.5 - new investments of enterprises from the production sector, covering application of innovative solutions of high importance to the economy due to the volume of investments and the number of new workplaces related to these investments,

4.6 - establishment of a large number of workplaces in enterprises from the sector of modern services, including common services centres and research and development centres.

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Priority Priority axis axis 4. Investments in innovative undertakings4. Investments in innovative undertakings Under the priority axis, non-returnable support will be granted to the following groups of

beneficiaries: entrepreneurs.

Support instruments. Co-financing of a part of eligible expenditures in the form of a grant and co-financing of the Technology Credit Fund.

State aid. State aid is envisaged - regional state aid (for investment).

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Priority 5. Diffusion of innovations Priority 5. Diffusion of innovations

measure 5.1 Support for cooperative connections of supraregional measure 5.1 Support for cooperative connections of supraregional importanceimportance

measure 5.2 Support for pro-innovative measure 5.2 Support for pro-innovative business support business support networks networks of supraregional importanceof supraregional importance

measure 5.3 Support for measure 5.3 Support for innovation centres innovation centres

measure 5.4 Management of intellectual propertymeasure 5.4 Management of intellectual property

Allocation: Allocation: 399399 mln EUR mln EUR

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Structure of the ProgrammeStructure of the ProgrammePriority 5. Diffusion of innovations Priority 5. Diffusion of innovations Within the priority axis, the following measures will be supported: 5.1 - investments and counselling services related to development of cooperative relations on a

supra-regional scale, including clusters, 5.2 - support for establishment and development of business support networks on a superregional

scale rendering services related to innovative activities of entrepreneurs, 5.3 - comprehensive support for innovation centres (e.g. science and technology parks, technology

incubators, technology transfer centres) located in the areas with top development potential, 5.4 - support for the use of intellectual and industrial property rights by entrepreneurs.Under the priority axis, non-returnable support will be granted to the following groups of

beneficiaries: groups of entrepreneurs, including: clusters, SME and large enterprises production chains, technological networks (SME and scientific entities) represented by entities holding a legal title to act on their behalf; technology platforms, networks of business support institutions of a nationwide range, highly specialised innovation centres (entities managing science and technology parks, technology incubators, advanced technology centres, productivity centres, centres of specialised services for entrepreneurs), entrepreneurs.

Support instruments. Co-financing of a part of eligible expenditures in the form of a grant.State aid. State aid is envisaged (horizontal aid for research, development and innovative activity, de

minimis aid).

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Structure of the ProgrammeStructure of the ProgrammePriority 6. Polish economy on the international marketPriority 6. Polish economy on the international market

measure 6.1 measure 6.1 Passport for exports Passport for exports

measure 6.2 Development of Investors Service Centres networks measure 6.2 Development of Investors Service Centres networks and and new new investment zonesinvestment zones

measure 6.3 Promotion of Poland’s tourist valuesmeasure 6.3 Promotion of Poland’s tourist values

measure 6.4 Investments in tourist products of measure 6.4 Investments in tourist products of a supra-a supra-regional rangeregional range

measure 6.5 Development of the support system for Polish economy on measure 6.5 Development of the support system for Polish economy on international market international market

Allocation: 4Allocation: 41010 mln EUR mln EUR

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Structure of the ProgrammeStructure of the ProgrammePriority 6. Polish economy on the international marketPriority 6. Polish economy on the international marketWithin Priority Axis 6, the following measures will be supported: 6.1 - comprehensive support for entrepreneurs interested in trade contacts with foreign partners, covering counselling, trainings, foreign market studies, participation in exhibitions and fairs, 6.2 - development of business assistance centres, development of large investment areas, especially related to conceptual works allowing for implementation of greenfield investments, 6.3 - undertakings necessary for promotion of Poland’s tourist assets, including creation of new innovative products and tourist services, establishment of tourist information centres, 6.4 - investments in the area of tourist products of supra-regional importance, including those contributing to improvement of the quality of tourist services, such projects may be also selected through competition, 6.5 - establishment and development of an Internet system for servicing entrepreneurs looking for trade partners and investment opportunities in Poland.

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Structure of the ProgrammeStructure of the ProgrammePriority 6. Polish economy on the international marketPriority 6. Polish economy on the international market

Within Priority Axis 6, the following measures will be supported:Under the priority axis, non-returnable support will be granted to the following groups of beneficiaries: 6.1 - entrepreneurs, 6.2 - local government entities, business assistance centres, 6.3 - Polish Tourist Organisation, business support institutions of supra-regional and international importance

dealing with economic and tourist promotion, 6.4 - experienced entities operating on a supra-regional level in the tourist sector, local government entities,

entrepreneurs 6.5 - Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency.

Support instruments. Co-financing of a part of eligible expenditures in the form of a grant.

State aid. In the majority of projects implemented within Priority Axis 6, state aid is not applicable. Direct support for entrepreneurs allows for application of the rules related to de minimis aid.

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Priority 7. Priority 7. Information Society development and establishmentInformation Society development and establishment - e-administratione-administration- e-economye-economy- e-commercee-commerce- e-sciencee-science

Beneficiaries:Beneficiaries: government government administration, administration, local administration, self-local administration, self-government bodies, entrepreneurs, citizengovernment bodies, entrepreneurs, citizenss subject to digital inclusion subject to digital inclusion policypolicy

Allocation: Allocation: 2 2942 294 mln EUR mln EUR

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Priority 8. Technical assistance Priority 8. Technical assistance

Allocation: 329 mln EURAllocation: 329 mln EUR

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Institutional system of Implementation:

Managing Authority: Ministry of Regional Development (MRD)Intermediate Bodies:

Ministry of Economy (ME)Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MSHE)Ministry of Interior and Administration (MIA)

Implementing institutions:Institutions responsible for implementation of the OP IE

specific measuresCertifying authority:Certifying authorities that operate within Ministry of Regional Development and functionally independent form the MAAudit Authority:General Inspector for Fiscal ControlMonitoring Committee:Appointed by Minister of Regional Development

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