What BLDG does

BLDG (legal entity: BLDG Dotacje sp. z o.o.) is a privately held Polish economic and business consulting firm headquartered in Kraków that advises enterprises, mid-market companies, and SMEs on acquiring and settling EU and national subsidies. The firm was founded in 2015, operates with 11-50 employees, and serves clients across all 16 Polish voivodeships via remote consulting from its headquarters at ul. Zabłocie 43A in the Zabłocie Business Park. Its core offerings are three integrated services: subsidy acquisition (Pozyskiwanie dotacji), project settlement (Rozliczanie projektów), and business consulting (Doradztwo biznesowe), delivered through specialized program expertise spanning FENG, FENX, FEPW, regional RPOs, KPO, Norwegian/EEA funds, and BGK technology and ecological credits. Customer testimonials reference completed R&D and investment projects with values exceeding 8.6 million PLN and 37.5 million PLN.

The firm operates a quote-based professional services model with free initial consultations, high-touch direct sales supported by structured web lead-capture forms, and content-led inbound marketing through its blog, email newsletter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Google/Facebook remarketing. Distribution is direct only, with no resellers or marketplace channels. Revenue derives entirely from professional consulting fees tied to individual client engagements, with no disclosed pricing, recurring subscription, or technology licensing components. Partnerships with Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), NCBiR, PARP, ARiMR, and Norwegian/EEA fund intermediaries position BLDG as an embedded advisor within Poland's institutional funding ecosystem, particularly for R&D, investment, digitization, energy, circular economy, and dual-use/defense programs under the 2021-2027 EU financial framework.

Name

BLDG

Legal name

BLDG Dotacje sp. z o.o.

Website

https://bldg.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BLDG is a Kraków-based Polish consulting firm that advises enterprises and SMEs on acquiring and settling EU and national subsidies, covering R&D, investment, digitization, energy, and circular economy programs across all 16 Polish voivodeships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EU Grant and Subsidy Advisory

NAICS

All Other Business Support Services (561499)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Research Administration & Grants Management Support (Pre/Post-Award, Compliance) (EDAEALAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Results-Based Financing (RBF) & Performance-Based Grants (BPADAOAF)

Keywords

• EU grant advisory
• Project settlement services
• R&D funding consulting
• Investment subsidy advisory
• Business funding consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Krakow

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Professional consulting services — EU subsidy acquisition and project settlement: BLDG generates revenue by providing paid advisory services to businesses seeking EU and government subsidies. Services include grant opportunity analysis, application preparation, project management during implementation, and financial settlement of subsidized projects. Fees are charged for professional consulting engagements tailored to each client's project scope and complexity. The company does not publicly disclose pricing, indicating a quote-based model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BLDG provides paid advisory services to Polish businesses seeking EU and government subsidies, covering the full funding lifecycle from opportunity identification and application preparation through project implementation and final financial settlement. Core services include grant acquisition (Pozyskiwanie dotacji), project settlement and accounting (Rozliczanie projektów), and business consulting (Doradztwo biznesowe), with specialization in R&D and large investment projects across national (FENG, FENX, FEPW, KPO) and regional (RPO) programs, as well as Norwegian/EEA funds.

Product overview

BLDG is a consulting firm offering a unified service portfolio centered on EU funding advisory. The core offerings comprise three integrated services: grant acquisition (Pozyskiwanie dotacji), project settlement (Rozliczanie projektów), and business consulting (Doradztwo biznesowe). These services are delivered through specialized program expertise including Ścieżka SMART for FENG research and deployment funding, Kredyt Technologiczny for technology credit subsidies, and STEP for strategic technology investments. The company supports clients across all project phases from initial concept and funding analysis through implementation and final settlement, with particular specialization in R&D projects, investment initiatives, digitization, and ecological transformation for SMEs and large enterprises.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pozyskiwanie dotacji (Grant Acquisition) Comprehensive grant acquisition services helping companies identify optimal EU and national funding sources and prepare complete applications for various subsidy programs including FENG, FENX, regional funds, and national programs. Targeted at Polish SMEs and enterprises seeking R&D, investment, digitization, and innovation subsidies.
• Rozliczanie projektów (Project Settlement) Project settlement and accounting services for EU-funded projects, including payment applications, procurement procedures, change management, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle. For businesses managing active EU-funded projects requiring compliance and financial settlement support.
• Doradztwo biznesowe (Business Advisory) Business advisory services encompassing financing strategy, business modeling, technological audits, digitization, IT security assessments, competitive analysis, and marketing consulting including lead generation campaigns. For Polish businesses seeking strategic guidance beyond EU funding.
• Ścieżka SMART — Wdrożenia wyników prac B+R (SMART Path — R&D Implementation) Advisory support for the SMART Path program under FENG 2021-2027, supporting innovation deployment of R&D results. Available in separate modules for research and deployment phases. For enterprises seeking to commercialize R&D outcomes.
• Kredyt na innowacje technologiczne (Technology Credit) Advisory support for the Technology Credit program through Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), providing non-refundable subsidies (technological premium) of up to 70% to repay technology innovation loans for SMEs. For micro, small, and medium enterprises implementing new technologies.
• STEP (Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform) Advisory support for the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform supporting critical technology projects including digital technologies, clean tech, biotechnology, and defense/dual-use technologies. For enterprises pursuing strategic technology investments under the EU STEP framework.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully managed an R&D project valued at over 8.6 million PLN with full application, implementation, and settlement support
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBLDG partners with Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) to help clients access the Kredyt na innowacje technologiczne (Technology Credit) program. BGK provides technology credits through commercial banks, and BLDG advises clients on preparing applications and managing the credit-plus-subsidy process. BLDG also supports clients with other BGK programs including the Kredyt ekologiczny (Ecological Credit).
• Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) — Kredyt na innowacje technologicznecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBLDG collaborates with BGK on the Technological Credit program, where BGK provides credit facilities and BLDG assists clients in preparing complete funding applications including business plans, financial analyses, and compliance documentation.
• Narodowe Centrum Badań i Rozwoju (NCBiR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCBiR is the Polish National Research and Development Center that manages multiple EU-funded programs including INFOSTRATEG, NUTRITECH, and other government strategic programs. BLDG advises clients on applications for NCBiR-managed programs as part of its subsidy acquisition services.
• Polska Agencja Rozwoju Przedsiębiorczości (PARP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPARP (Polish Agency for Enterprise Development) manages national programs including Ścieżka SMART and STEP. BLDG supports clients in applying for PARP-managed funding programs and navigating application and implementation requirements.
• Agencja Restrukturyzacji i Modernizacji Rolnictwa (ARiMR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARiMR manages agricultural subsidy programs including KPO A1.4.1 for food processing. BLDG advises agribusiness clients on ARiMR-managed programs and subsidy applications.
• Zabłocie Business Park (office complex)minorOthersBLDG's headquarters are located in the Zabłocie Business Park office complex at ul. Zabłocie 43A, Kraków. The office park provides the physical location for the company's operations.
• Norwegian Financial Mechanism and EOG Financial Mechanism (Fundusze Norweskie i EOG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBLDG advises clients on Norwegian Funds and EOG (European Economic Area) funding programs, including POLNORIS (70 million EUR for international B+R projects with Norwegian, Icelandic, or Liechtenstein partners), managed by NCBiR. BLDG provides guidance on program eligibility and application requirements.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• Actuatio: Actuatio is a Polish consulting firm specialized in EU funds acquisition and project settlement for SMEs and enterprises. It is a direct regional competitor to BLDG with overlapping service lines across FENG, regional programs, and R&D funding.
• MDDP: MDDP is a top Polish tax and business advisory firm with a dedicated EU Funds Advisory team. It serves large Polish corporates on grant applications and settlements for FENG, regional, and KPO programs — directly comparable services to BLDG's offerings.
• TPA Poland (Baker Tilly): TPA Poland, part of Baker Tilly's network, offers EU funds advisory and project accounting services to Polish enterprises. It overlaps with BLDG in Ścieżka SMART, regional program advisory, and settlement services for manufacturing clients.
• DGA: DGA is a Polish advisory and consulting group with an EU funds practice serving enterprises. It competes with BLDG on grant identification, application preparation, and settlement support for technology and innovation projects.
• PKF Consult: PKF Consult is the Polish member of PKF International, providing consulting including EU grants advisory, R&D project funding, and project accounting. It targets similar SME and enterprise clients seeking Polish and EU funding programs.
• Crido (now KPMG Poland): Crido was a leading Polish tax and EU funds advisory firm that merged into KPMG Poland in 2022. It ran a dedicated EU grants and public funding practice highly comparable to BLDG's grant acquisition and project settlement services for Polish enterprises.
• Ayming: Ayming is a European consulting firm headquartered in France that specializes in innovation funding, R&D tax credits, and EU subsidy advisory. It operates in Poland and competes head-on with BLDG on grant acquisition and project settlement work for SMEs and mid-market clients.

Broad incumbents

• Rödl & Partner Poland: Rödl & Partner operates in Poland with a consulting practice that includes EU subsidies and public funding advisory. It serves mid-market German-Polish enterprises, partly overlapping BLDG's manufacturing/industrial client base.
• Mazars Poland: Mazars Poland is part of the global Mazars/Forvis network and provides audit, tax, and consulting including EU funds advisory. It serves large Polish corporates on FENG/KPO grant work overlapping BLDG's enterprise segment.
• Grant Thornton Poland: Grant Thornton Poland is the Polish member of Grant Thornton International, offering audit, tax, and consulting including EU grants advisory. As a broader professional services firm, it overlaps with BLDG on Polish enterprise grant work but from a wider portfolio base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/BLDGpl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bldg-consulting

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