Polish Geological Institute

What Polish Geological Institute does

The Polish Geological Institute – National Research Institute (Państwowy Instytut Geologiczny – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy, PIG-PIB) is Poland's state-owned national geological survey and research institution, founded in 1919 and operated under the Ministry of Climate and Environment. It is a legally mandated state research institute (Państwowy Instytut Badawczy) that fulfills Poland's geological and hydrogeological service obligations, including mineral resource assessment, groundwater monitoring, seismic and geohazard reporting, and geological mapping under Polish geological, mining, and water law.

PIG-PIB's core technology infrastructure comprises the Central Geological Database (CBDG), the Geo3D 3D geological mapping platform (geo3d.pgi.gov.pl), the Geolog mobile application, the Geothermal Portal, the WFS/WMS web map services, and an integrated groundwater monitoring information system. Service offerings span geophysical surveys, engineering geology, marine geology, laboratory analysis, micropaleontology, mineralogy and petrography, environmental protection, and educational outreach through the Geological Museum. The institute also publishes peer-reviewed journals (Przegląd Geologiczny, Geological Quarterly, Volumina Jurassica) and operates the GEOPLANET doctoral school for geological sciences.

The institute is funded primarily through the Polish state budget allocated via its parent ministry, supplemented by EU-funded research project grants (MEMO, FEnIKS, GSEU, REM, EMODnet, PanAfGeo, Geothermal-DHC, and others). Its customer base centers on Polish government ministries and regulatory bodies, local governments (samorządy) for municipal planning and environmental permits, and — to a lesser extent — the industrial sector (mining, energy, construction) for resource exploration and infrastructure planning. Some specialized publications and information reuse services carry disclosed fees under the institute's information reuse policy. It is not a commercial entity in the traditional sense; it has no private shareholders and operates under public-sector governance through a Directorate and Scientific Council.

Name

Polish Geological Institute

Legal name

Państwowy Instytut Geologiczny - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

Website

https://pgi.gov.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

PIG-PIB is Poland's state-owned national geological survey and research institute, founded in 1919 and operating under the Ministry of Climate and Environment. It delivers mandated geological mapping, mineral and groundwater assessment, and geo-data services to government, local authorities, and industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geological Survey and Research Services

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136), Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Support Activities for Mining (2131)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Oil & Gas Field Exploration Services (1382)

akta.pro primary industry

Mineral Exploration & Geoscience Services (Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Resource Modeling) (IMAKAKAA)

Keywords

• Geological survey services
• Mineral resource assessment
• Hydrogeological monitoring
• Geohazard monitoring
• Geological mapping

Headquarters

HQ city

Warszawa

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Research Funding: Core funding from Polish government budget allocated for state geological survey functions, including mineral resource assessment, groundwater monitoring, and geological hazard monitoring

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PIG-PIB is Poland's mandated national geological survey institute, providing geological mapping, mineral resource assessment, hydrogeological and groundwater monitoring, seismic hazard reporting, and geothermal resource evaluation under the Geological and Mining Law. It maintains the Central Geological Database (CBDG), publishes scientific journals, and delivers specialized services (geophysics, engineering geology, marine geology, laboratory analyses) through regional branches. Core digital infrastructure includes the Geo3D 3D modeling platform, Geolog mobile app, Geotermia portal, and WFS/WMS GIS services.

Product overview

The Polish Geological Institute - National Research Institute (PIG-PIB) operates as Poland's primary state geological survey and research institution, offering a comprehensive portfolio of geological products and services. The core digital infrastructure consists of specialized web portals including the Geo3D 3D geological mapping platform, the Geolog mobile application, and the Geotermia geothermal portal. These digital products are complemented by the Central Geological Database (CBDG), which includes drilling records (CBDG Otwory), document archives (CBDG Dokumenty), metadata portal, and WMS/WFS GIS services. Service offerings span geophysical surveys, engineering geology, marine geology, laboratory services, hydrogeological monitoring, and geological museum education. The institute publishes scientific journals including Przegląd Geologiczny and Geological Quarterly, and operates the State Geological Survey and State Hydrogeological Survey under Polish law.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Państwowa Służba Geologiczna: State Geological Service responsible for geological and mining law administration
• Państwowa Służba Hydrogeologiczna
• GEOPLANET
• Portal Geologia
• Geotermia
• 3D Geological Mapping (Geo3D)

Products and services

• Geo3D - 3D Geological Mapping Portal

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• EuroGeoSurveys (Eorogeosurveys)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPIG-PIB participates in EuroGeoSurveys, the association of European geological surveys, providing pan-European geological cooperation and standardization
• EMODnetmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Marine Observation and Data Network - PIG-PIB contributes marine geological data to this EU-funded pan-European marine data infrastructure
• GSEU - Geological Service for EuropemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-funded project developing a unified European Geological Service, coordinated with other EU geological surveys
• European Space Agency (ESA)majorTechnology or IntegrationPIG-PIB hosts international ESA training on InSAR techniques for ground deformation monitoring at its Carpathian Branch
• Polskie Konsorcjum Polarne (Polish Polar Consortium)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation in polar research activities and geological investigations in polar regions
• Chinese Geological SurveyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation with Chinese Geological Survey, including visits and knowledge exchange on marine geology
• Geological Survey of FinlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrilateral cooperation with Finland and Ukraine on geological surveys and data sharing
• Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education (SIU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation through EEA and Norway Grants for geological research projects
• INGA Consortium (Narodowe Centrum Badań i Rozwoju, PGNiG)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic research initiative for oil and gas exploration in deep Carpathian structures. PIG-PIB participates as research partner with budget of 985,087.50 zł

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Geological Survey of Norway (NGU): Norway's national geological survey with a research and advisory mandate covering mineral resources, groundwater, marine geology, and geohazards. Comparable peer given overlapping Nordic-EU geological project participation.
• Geological Survey of Finland (GTK): Finnish national geological survey, explicitly listed as a bilateral partner of PIG-PIB. Similar scale and service portfolio covering mineral resources, groundwater, and geodata, with active participation in EU-funded geological projects.
• Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe (BGR): Germany's federal institute for geosciences and natural resources. Closely comparable scope covering geological mapping, mineral raw materials advice, groundwater, and soil research, with international cooperation and EU project participation — a larger but structurally identical peer.
• United States Geological Survey (USGS): The US federal geological survey, much larger in scale but structurally identical in mandate: geological mapping, mineral and water resource assessment, hazard monitoring, and public data dissemination. The natural large-cap peer reference for any national geological survey.
• Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS): Danish-Greenlandic geological survey with a research and advisory mandate covering mineral resources, groundwater, and energy geology. Directly comparable peer through shared EuroGeoSurveys membership.
• Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU): Sweden's national geological survey authority under the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise. Comparable mid-size European geological survey with mineral resource, groundwater, and geodata responsibilities.
• State Geological Institute of Dionyz Stur: Slovakia's national geological survey, similar scale and Visegrád regional context to PIG-PIB. Comparable mandate covering geological mapping, mineral resources, hydrogeology, and environmental geology.
• Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières (BRGM): France's national geological survey, operating with a broader commercial mandate including fee-based geological services. Strong comparator for PIG-PIB given overlapping scientific scope and EuroGeoSurveys membership.
• British Geological Survey (BGS): The UK's national geological survey, operated as part of UK Research and Innovation. Directly comparable as a statutory national geological survey delivering geological mapping, mineral resource assessment, hydrogeological monitoring, and public-sector data services.
• Czech Geological Survey (ČGS): Czech Republic's national geological survey, similar size and Central European context to PIG-PIB. Engages in geological mapping, mineral resource assessment, and EU research projects as a direct regional counterpart.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/pigpib
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/panstwowy-instytut-geologiczny
• Instagraminstagram.com/geologicznie

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

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