US-Polish Trade Council

What US-Polish Trade Council does

The US-Polish Trade Council (USPTC) is a California Nonprofit – Mutual Benefit Corporation founded in 2005 and headquartered at the Poland in Silicon Valley Center for Science, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in Palo Alto, California, with a parallel presence in Poland led by President Mariusz Tomaka. The organization functions as a bilateral bridge between the United States and Poland, with a stated mission to be an information technology and biotechnology bridge between the two countries; it is not a technology vendor and explicitly does not develop proprietary technology products. Its service portfolio comprises the US-Poland Innovation HUB (bilateral collaboration program), the TOP 500 Innovators program at Stanford University (now scaling to TOP 1000), the annual US-Poland Science and Technology Symposium (Poland Days) running for 22+ consecutive years, the Poland in Silicon Valley Center (a physical hub inaugurated in 2024), and the USPTC Club premium membership. Primary beneficiaries are US and Polish companies, universities, and research institutions seeking cross-border partnerships, technology transfer, and market access; secondary constituents are government and trade organizations supporting bilateral economic and scientific cooperation.

The organization is led by Chairman Piotr Moncarz (Stanford Adjunct Professor and 2017 National Academy of Engineering inductee) and President Jerzy Orkiszewski (VP of Engineering at Cutera), with additional senior figures including Mariusz Tomaka (President, Poland), Gregory Grabiec (Head of US-Poland Investments & Initiatives), and Co-founder/Vice Chair Paul Bryzek. Revenue is derived from two streams: USPTC Club premium membership fees (annual subscription, pricing not publicly disclosed) and event sponsorships from corporate, academic, and government partners including Taube Philanthropies, the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP), and Stanford University. Go-to-market is event-led through the annual symposium and topical conferences, supplemented by digital marketing on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X, email newsletters, and a partnering organizations referral network. The operating model is largely pro-bono, with leadership and committee members contributing professional expertise without compensation, which is itself a defining characteristic of the organization.

Name

US-Polish Trade Council

Legal name

US-Polish Trade Council

Website

https://usptc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The US-Polish Trade Council is a California-based nonprofit founded in 2005 that runs annual symposia, the TOP 500 Innovators program at Stanford, and a bilateral US-Poland Innovation HUB to facilitate technology, biotech, and academic cooperation between the United States and Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Business Associations (81391)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

International Economic & Trade Cooperation Organizations (BPADAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Research Collaboration & Joint Labs (International Partnerships) (EDAIABAC), Science, Technology & Innovation Administration (National R&D Policy) (BPAIAAAK)

Keywords

• Bilateral trade facilitation
• Technology transfer programs
• Cross-border innovation
• Academic industry partnerships
• Trade association services

Headquarters

HQ city

Palo Alto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The organization generates revenue through premium membership fees, particularly the USPTC Club premium membership program. This provides recurring revenue from member companies and professionals seeking US-Poland business connections.
2. Event Sponsorships: Sponsorships from Polish and US companies, academic institutions, and government agencies supporting the annual symposia and programs. The organization lists various sponsors and partners for its events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The US-Polish Trade Council (USPTC) is a California Nonprofit - Mutual Benefit Corporation based in Silicon Valley that fosters US-Poland trade, science, and technology cooperation. It offers a portfolio of programs and services including an annual US-Poland Science and Technology Symposium (Poland Days), the US-Poland Innovation HUB for bilateral innovation collaboration, the TOP 500 Innovators program sending Polish researchers to Stanford University, the Poland in Silicon Valley Center for Science, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in Palo Alto, and a premium USPTC Club membership program.

Product overview

The US-Polish Trade Council is a non-profit organization (California Nonprofit – Mutual Benefit Corporation) based in Silicon Valley that focuses on knowledge transfer and strengthening cooperation between Poland and the United States in technology and biotechnology sectors. Rather than offering a unified software product, USPTC provides a portfolio of programs and services including: the US-Poland Innovation HUB for fostering bilateral innovation collaboration; the TOP 500 Innovators program sending Polish researchers to Stanford; the Poland in Silicon Valley Center for Science, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship serving as a physical hub in Palo Alto; and the annual US-Poland Science and Technology Symposium (Poland Days). The organization also offers premium membership through the USPTC Club. These offerings work together to build business and academia relationships between US and Polish organizations through networking events, educational programs, and direct partnership facilitation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• US-Poland Innovation HUB: Program focused on innovation and technology transfer between US and Poland
• TOP 500 Innovators
• Poland in Silicon Valley Center
• US-Poland Science and Technology Symposium

Products and services

• USPTC Club Premium Membership Premium membership program offering access to USPTC's network, events, and business development resources for members seeking US-Poland commercial partnerships.
• US-Poland Science and Technology Symposium (Poland Days) Annual symposium bringing together US and Polish scientists, engineers, business leaders, and government officials to discuss technology cooperation across industries including AI, healthcare, sustainability, and smart cities.
• US-Poland Innovation HUB A program designed to foster innovation collaboration between US and Polish companies, universities, and research institutions, facilitating technology transfer and business development.
• TOP 500 Innovators A scholarship program that sends Polish scientists, researchers, and innovators to Stanford University for training in innovation and technology commercialization.
• Poland in Silicon Valley Center for Science, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship A center located in Palo Alto, CA that serves as a hub for Polish science, innovation, and entrepreneurship activities in Silicon Valley.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 22 consecutive annual symposium editions with hundreds of participants from both countries
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Stanford UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeep strategic partnership with Stanford University, hosting annual symposia at Stanford facilities including Koret-Taube Conference Center and SIEPR Taube Center. Piotr Moncarz serves as Adjunct Professor at Stanford.
• Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey strategic partner supporting innovation and entrepreneurship programs including the student workshop sessions and startup ecosystem development activities.
• Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center (PSNC)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner contributing expertise in high-performance computing, supercomputing infrastructure, and digital transformation.
• Bay Area CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of symposium sessions in San Francisco, representing the Bay Area business and policy community.
• Taube PhilanthropiesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides honorary patronage and sponsorship for the annual symposium, supporting US-Poland cooperation initiatives.
• Polish Banking AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in fintech and financial services sessions, contributing banking industry expertise to symposium discussions.
• Kostrzyn-Slubice Special Economic ZoneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner contributing to discussions on industry, investment zones, and economic development.
• Łukasiewicz Research NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish research network participating in international exchange and collaboration sessions.
• Katowice CityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmart city partner contributing urban development and digital transformation expertise.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UsptcPalo
• Facebookfacebook.com/UsPolishTradeCouncil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/us-polish-trade-council

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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