What MGDF does

MGDF Consulting Sp. z o.o. is a privately held Polish advisory firm headquartered in Kraków, founded in 2004, and operating with a team of 11-50 employees. The company specializes in EU funding acquisition, innovation project planning and management, and tax optimization advisory for Polish enterprises. Its service portfolio is built around three interconnected offerings: Innowacje (innovation project planning and management, including factory construction and R&D projects), Fundusze UE (end-to-end EU funding acquisition), and Programy dotacyjne (grant program consulting), supplemented by tax optimization across six reliefs (R&D relief, innovative employee relief, robotization relief, IP Box, and others) aimed at innovative enterprises.

The firm has cumulatively completed over 500 projects, helping Polish companies secure billions of złoty in EU funding, grants, and subsidies. MGDF's underlying technology stack is purely that of a professional services consultancy; no proprietary software platform, API, mobile app, or AI/ML product is offered. Knowledge assets are distributed through downloadable educational catalogs covering EU financing for the 2021-2027 perspective, R&D project planning, and tax relief instruments. The firm is GDPR-compliant and operates as a registered Sp. z o.o. (NIP 6762567085, KRS 0000789529).

Commercially, MGDF operates a sales-led, direct-consultation go-to-market model anchored by expert outreach and a free initial consultation offer. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company serves two primary customer segments — established Polish enterprises pursuing capital investment and innovation growth, and innovative startups seeking grant-funded paths to scale — through a mix of direct consultation, content marketing, LinkedIn engagement, newsletter distribution, and active participation in high-profile Polish business events. Strategic partners include Forbes Polska (substantive content partner), ING Bank Polska (co-presentation partner for a 2024 multi-city conference series), and several regional logo partners. Bartłomiej Muzykiewicz serves as President.

Name

MGDF

Legal name

MGDF Consulting Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://mgdf.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MGDF Consulting is a Kraków-based Polish advisory firm that helps enterprises and startups secure EU funding, manage innovation projects, and optimize R&D tax reliefs. The firm reports over 500 completed projects and holds a substantive content partnership with Forbes Polska.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EU Funding and Grant Advisory Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Development Finance & Blended Finance Facilities (BPADAOAD)

Keywords

• EU funding consulting
• Grant advisory services
• Innovation project management
• R&D tax optimization
• Subsidy acquisition advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Kraków

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. EU Funding and Grant Advisory: MGDF charges fees for professional advisory services covering the full lifecycle of EU funding projects: strategic planning, application development, procurement, implementation oversight, and final settlement. Services are tailored to individual client needs across innovation, R&D, green transformation, and internationalization.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MGDF is a Polish consulting firm that advises enterprises and innovative startups on acquiring EU funds, grants, and subsidies, and on planning and managing R&D and innovation projects. Its services span the full lifecycle: strategic analysis of funding sources, grant application development, project implementation, procurement, settlement, and tax optimization (R&D relief, innovative employee relief, robotization relief, IP Box). The firm also publishes electronic catalogs covering EU financing, R&D project planning, and tax reliefs as supporting resources.

Product overview

MGDF is a consulting firm — not a software product company — offering a unified portfolio of advisory services centered on EU funding acquisition and innovation development. Its core service line comprises three interconnected offerings: Innowacje (innovation project planning and management), Fundusze UE (EU fund procurement), and Programy dotacyjne (grant program consulting). These are complemented by three downloadable electronic catalogs covering EU financing, R&D project planning, and tax relief instruments for innovative enterprises. The company serves both established firms and innovative startups seeking grants and subsidies for research, development, and innovation projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Innowacje (Innovation Services)
• Fundusze UE (EU Funds Advisory) End-to-end advisory service for acquiring EU funding, including strategic analysis of potential funding sources, application development, and procurement. Targeted at Polish enterprises and startups seeking EU financial support for investment and innovation projects.
• Programy dotacyjne (Grant Programs Advisory) Expert consulting and efficient acquisition of grant and subsidy funds for expanding investments, providing strategic advantage and supporting ambitious development plans. Targeted at Polish enterprises seeking non-dilutive funding for growth projects.
• Project Implementation and Settlement Services Comprehensive project implementation support, including procurement oversight and final settlement, with rigorous procedural handling and audit support. Targeted at clients who have secured EU funding or grants and require expert oversight through project completion.
• Tax Optimization Advisory for Innovative Enterprises Specialist tax advisory covering six key reliefs for innovative enterprises: R&D relief, relief for innovative employees, robotization relief, IP Box, and other available incentives. Targeted at Polish enterprises undertaking R&D and innovation activities seeking to lower tax costs and increase competitiveness.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ completed projects contributing to the development of hundreds of Polish firms
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ING Bank PolskacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2024MGDF partnered with ING Bank Polska to co-present at the 'Instrumenty wsparcia rozwoju przedsiębiorstw' conference series held across multiple Polish cities (Tychy, Lublin, and others in late 2024). ING organized the events while MGDF experts delivered presentations on tax reliefs and subsidies, positioning the partnership as a joint effort to educate Polish entrepreneurs on available financial support tools.
• Forbes PolskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMGDF serves as a substantive content partner (partner merytoryczny) of Forbes Poland within the business community. The partnership positions MGDF as a recognized expert voice in Polish business media, providing editorial content on EU funding, green transformation, innovation policy, and tax optimization, and involving active participation in Forbes-organized events and galas.
• KrakówminorOthersThe Kraków municipal government is listed as a logo partner on the MGDF website, suggesting a collaborative or sponsorship relationship at the city level.
• CADMminorOthersCADM (cadm-a.com) appears as a logo partner on the MGDF website, indicating a collaborative relationship of undetermined scope.
• SensilabminorOthersSensilab (sensilab.pl) appears as a logo partner on the MGDF website, indicating a collaborative relationship of undetermined scope.
• Motorola SolutionsminorOthersMotorola Solutions appears as a logo partner on the MGDF website, indicating a collaborative relationship of undetermined scope.
• EldisyminorOthersEldisy (eldisy.de) appears as a logo partner on the MGDF website, indicating a collaborative relationship of undetermined scope.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Poland: Big 4 advisory firm in Poland with established EU funds and R&D tax credit advisory practice. Overlaps with MGDF on grant acquisition while offering broader consulting, tax, and audit services.
• BDO Poland: Global advisory and accounting firm with Polish operations covering tax, consulting, and EU funds advisory. Competes with MGDF for grant advisory mandates while offering broader cross-border advisory capabilities.
• EY Poland: Big 4 firm operating in Poland with established EU grants and innovation tax advisory practices serving enterprise clients. Directly competes on EU fund advisory for larger mandates.
• PwC Poland: Big 4 firm in Poland with dedicated EU funds, R&D incentives, and innovation consulting practices. Competes with MGDF for enterprise grant mandates with broader advisory capabilities.
• KPMG Poland: Big 4 advisory firm in Poland with significant EU funds and innovation advisory practice serving enterprise clients. Competes for larger EU grant mandates where MGDF's capacity may be constrained.
• Grant Thornton Poland: Major international advisory firm in Poland with dedicated EU funds, tax, and consulting practices. Overlaps with MGDF on EU grant advisory but serves a wider advisory portfolio and larger client base.

Direct peers

• Crido: Polish advisory firm offering tax, consulting, and EU funds advisory to enterprises and SMEs. Directly comparable in service mix, target market (Polish businesses seeking EU funding), and professional services delivery model.
• MDDP: Leading Polish tax and business advisory firm serving mid-market and enterprise clients. Comparable in providing EU funds advisory and innovation tax reliefs to Polish companies, with similar project-based professional services model.
• TPA Poland (Baker Tilly TPA): Polish member of Baker Tilly TPA network providing tax, accounting, and advisory including EU funds consulting. Directly comparable on EU funds acquisition and innovation/R&D advisory for Polish enterprises.

Regional players

• Rödl & Partner Poland: German-origin international advisory firm with Polish operations providing tax, legal, audit, and EU funds advisory. Comparable on EU funds and innovation tax advisory for mid-market and enterprise clients in Poland and the broader CEE region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mgdf
• Facebookfacebook.com/MGDF.Consulting

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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