Healthcare Poland Foundation

What Healthcare Poland Foundation does

Healthcare Poland Fundacja is a Warsaw-based private non-profit foundation that operates as an international gateway for Poland's healthcare and life sciences sector. Its portfolio spans seventeen centers, platforms, and initiatives anchored on (i) certification and audit (Certification and Audit Center / CAC HCPL issuing micro-credentials aligned with ESG, MDR, GDPR, AI Act, AML, and NIS2), (ii) cybersecurity (the CyberC4HE coalition launched May 29, 2024 with AWS, HPE, Oracle, and Yubico), (iii) ESG and CSRD compliance training (Green Hospitals Transformation Center, at 300-500 PLN per attendee for non-members), (iv) health data infrastructure (HeliX, a 14-partner I3-funded European Health Data Ecosystem using edge-cloud AI and federated learning), and (v) startup and MedTech showcasing (MedTechID, StartUp Innovation Day, AI for Health TV program with Telewizja Biznesowa).

Underlying technology is largely partnership-mediated: cloud infrastructure is sourced from hyperscalers (AWS, HPE, Oracle), cybersecurity hardware from Yubico, legal counsel from Rymarz Zdort Maruta, and federated learning from academic and EU consortium partners within HeliX. The foundation's principal proprietary assets are its event IP, certification frameworks, brand positioning, and access to Polish Hospital Federation member hospitals, rather than first-party software.

Revenue mechanics blend five streams: membership and partnership fees (quote-based), event organization sponsorship and ticket revenue, certification and audit services, donations/grants/sponsorships, and per-seat training fees. The company primarily serves Polish hospitals and healthcare providers, medical technology companies seeking regulatory compliance certification, and healthcare startups seeking visibility; secondary segments include healthcare investors, academic and research institutions, and long-term care operators (via the ZOL/ZPO Coalition). Headcount is reported as '11+ team experts.' No revenue, funding, or financial metrics are disclosed.

Name

Healthcare Poland Foundation

Legal name

Healthcare Poland Fundacja

Website

https://healthcarepoland.pl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Healthcare Poland Fundacja is a Warsaw-based private foundation operating as an international gateway for Polish healthcare, offering certification, cybersecurity, ESG training, and MedTech startup showcases through coalitions with Polish hospitals, AWS, HPE, and EU consortiums.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Innovation Partnership Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Access & Social Care Innovations (Community Health, Telehealth for Underserved) (BPAGALAG), Global Health Research, Evidence & Technical Assistance Organizations (HLAJAKAN), Global Health & School Health Partnerships (WASH, Nutrition, SRH) (EDADALAH)

Keywords

• Healthcare innovation partnerships
• Medical technology certification
• Cybersecurity healthcare coalition
• ESG healthcare compliance
• Healthcare event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership and Partnership Fees: Foundation generates revenue through partnerships with healthcare entities, medical institutions, and technology providers. Partners gain brand visibility, market access, and innovation opportunities in exchange for membership or collaboration fees.
2. Event Organization: Revenue from organizing and sponsoring events including MedTech Innovation Day, StartUp Innovation Day, ESG training programs, and cybersecurity workshops. Events provide networking, visibility, and media coverage for participants.
3. Certification and Audit Services: Certification and audit center (CAC HCPL) provides micro-credentials and sector certifications for medical technology providers, supporting compliance with ESG, MDR, GDPR, AI Act, AML, and NIS2 regulations.
4. Donations and Funding: Entities can support foundation initiatives through financial donations, grants, or sponsorships. These contributions support healthcare projects and research.
5. Training Programs: Educational programs providing CPE points and certifications. Green Hospitals Transformation Center offers training with fees for non-members (300-500 PLN per event).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Healthcare Poland Foundation is a private, nonprofit partnership network serving as the international gateway to Polish healthcare and life sciences. It coordinates a multi-program ecosystem spanning certification and audit services for medical technology providers (GDPR, AI Act, NIS2, ESG, MDR), cybersecurity education and standards for hospitals (CyberC4HE), European health data ecosystem collaboration (HeliX), ESG and CSRD compliance training (GHTC), and innovation showcase events (MedTech Innovation Day, StartUp Innovation Day, AI for Health TV program).

Product overview

Healthcare Poland Foundation operates as a multi-faceted ecosystem of 17 distinct centers, platforms, and initiatives rather than a single unified product. Its portfolio spans across: (1) Certification and Audit Center (CAC HCPL) — offering micro-credentials and industry certifications for medical technology providers aligned with GDPR, AI Act, NIS2, ESG, and MDR; (2) Innovation Center (CI HCPL) — providing a platform for testing and scaling healthcare innovations; (3) Cybersecurity Coalition (CyberC4HE) — a dedicated initiative raising cybersecurity standards for Polish hospitals; (4) AI for Health — a television program with Telewizja Biznesowa serving as an educational and investment platform for AI in healthcare; (5) HeliX — a European Health Data Ecosystem using edge-cloud AI, federated learning, and privacy-preserving computing; (6) MedTech Innovation Day (MedTechID) and StartUp Innovation Day (SUID) — competitive platforms for MedTech and startup showcases; (7) Green Hospitals Transformation Center (GHTC) — an advisory hub for ESG, CSRD, and sustainable healthcare management; (8) Easy Line Nutritional Support — a ZOL/ZPO Coalition initiative for malnourished long-term care patients; and (9) supplementary centers covering Medical Tourism, Education, Mediation/Arbitration, Data Governance, Coordinated Care, Longevity, and Sustainable Development. The foundation's operations span 400+ lab sites with approximately 2,000 employees and serve as an international gateway to Polish healthcare and life sciences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Certification and Audit Center (CAC HCPL): Certification center for medical technology providers offering micro-credentials for compliance with EU regulations (ESG, MDR, GDPR, AI Act, AML, NIS2).
• Cyber Coalition (CyberC4HE)
• AI for Health
• MedTech Innovation Day (MedTechID)
• HeliX
• Green Hospitals Transformation Center (GHTC)
• ZOL/ZPO Coalition

Products and services

• AI for Health (AI dla Zdrowia) A dedicated television program created in cooperation with Telewizja Biznesowa, presenting AI trends, innovations, and regulations in healthcare. It serves as an educational and investment platform combining science, medicine, business, and regulators, aimed at healthcare professionals, MedTech startups, and investors.
• HeliX - European Health Data Ecosystem An international platform for processing health data based on edge-cloud AI, federated learning, and privacy-preserving computing technologies, enabling data analysis without physical data transfer and supporting secure data sharing across European healthcare. Targets EU healthcare institutions and technology partners.
• Green Hospitals Transformation Center (GHTC) A dedicated hub of innovation, expertise, and support designed to empower healthcare organizations in Poland and beyond to achieve excellence in sustainability, ESG/CSRD compliance, and operational efficiency. Delivers certification, educational credits, and expert-led training sessions to hospital directors and healthcare managers.
• Koalicja CyberC4HE (Cyber Coalition for Healthcare) A cybersecurity coalition inaugurated on May 29, 2024, aimed at raising security standards in Poland's healthcare sector through education, standards establishment, audits, and integration of infrastructure and telemedicine issues. Primary beneficiaries are Polish hospitals, with participation from AWS, HPE, Oracle Cloud, Yubico, Rymarz Zdort Maruta, and medical chambers.
• Centrum Audytu i Certyfikacji (Certification and Audit Center - CAC HCPL) A certification and audit center offering micro-credentials, industry certifications, and compliance audits for medical technology providers, supporting compliance with ESG, MDR, GDPR, AI Act, AML, and NIS2 regulations. Targets MedTech companies and healthcare IT providers seeking compliance verification for public tenders.
• MedTech Innovation Day (MedTechID) An international competition and showcase of medical technology startups and innovations, bringing together entrepreneurs, clinicians, regulators, and investors. The 2025 edition was held in Karpacz on September 4, 2025. Targets MedTech startups, healthcare investors, and regulatory stakeholders.
• StartUp Innovation Day (SUID) A platform and event for showcasing healthcare startups and innovations, providing visibility and networking opportunities for innovators in the healthcare sector. Targets early-stage healthcare startups seeking market visibility and partnerships.
• Easy Line Nutritional Support (ZOL/ZPO Coalition) A nutritional support initiative for long-term care patients, developed through the ZOL/ZPO Coalition (KiDO, PFSz, Healthcare Poland) with partner Easy Nutrition, providing documented nutritional products for malnourished patients in long-term care facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Participation in HeliX project with 14 EU partners testing solutions across 10+ use cases
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Institute for Eastern Studies FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2025Institute for Eastern Studies Foundation is an institutional partner for MedTech Innovation Day 2025, contributing to the opening session and international startup showcase.
• AI ImpactcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2025AI Impact (led by Edi Pyrek) is a partner for MedTech Innovation Day, providing keynote demonstration and international strategist/futurist expertise for the event.
• GAIA (Digital Ecosystems)coreTechnology or Integration · 4 September 2025GAIA (Damian Ciachorowski) is a partner for MedTech Innovation Day, contributing digital ecosystem expertise and event coordination for startup presentations.
• Hospital Living LAB CM-KLARAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2025Innovation Centre of Healthcare Poland Foundation representing Hospital Living LAB CM-KLARA, showcasing applied research and clinical innovation at MedTech Innovation Day.
• Centralny Ośrodek Badań, Innowacji i Kształcenia NIL (NIL IN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2024NIL IN serves as a substantive member and initiator of the CyberC4HE cybersecurity coalition, contributing to education, standards establishment, and innovation in healthcare cybersecurity.
• Krajowa Izba Domów Opieki (KiDO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2024KiDO is a substantive member of the CyberC4HE coalition and co-founder of the ZOL/ZPO Coalition for long-term care nutritional support, contributing expertise in nursing home and care facility standards.
• Wielkopolska Izba Lekarska (WIL)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2024Wielkopolska Izba Lekarska participates as a substantive member in CyberC4HE coalition, contributing to healthcare professional standards and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Polskie Towarzystwo Lekarzy Menedżerów (PTLM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2024PTLM participates as a substantive member in CyberC4HE coalition, contributing healthcare management expertise to cybersecurity initiatives.
• Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (ZUS)minorOthers · 29 May 2024ZUS participates as a substantive member in CyberC4HE coalition, providing perspective on social insurance and healthcare financing aspects of cybersecurity.
• Związek Zawodowy Pracowników Farmacji (ZZPF)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2024ZZPF participates as a substantive member in CyberC4HE coalition, contributing pharmacy sector expertise to healthcare cybersecurity initiatives.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or Integration · 29 May 2024AWS is a substantive technology partner in the CyberC4HE coalition, providing cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity expertise for healthcare organizations. AWS contributes to training programs and provides technical resources for coalition activities.
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)coreTechnology or Integration · 29 May 2024HPE is a substantive technology partner in the CyberC4HE coalition, providing healthcare technology solutions and infrastructure support for hospital cybersecurity initiatives.
• Rymarz Zdort MarutacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 29 May 2024Rymarz Zdort Maruta is a substantive partner in CyberC4HE coalition, providing legal and compliance expertise in cybersecurity regulations and healthcare law.
• Polish Hospital Federation (PFSz)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Healthcare Poland Foundation collaborates closely with Polish Hospital Federation as a key strategic partner, co-organizing events like Green Hospitals Transformation Center (GHTC), CyberC4HE coalition, and various healthcare innovation initiatives. The federation represents Polish hospitals and is the sole beneficiary of several foundation programs.
• HeliX Project Consortium (14 EU Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Healthcare Poland Foundation is one of 14 project partners in the HeliX European Health Data Ecosystem project, funded under Interregional Innovation Investments Instrument (I3). The project focuses on federated learning and privacy-preserving computing for cross-border health data processing.
• Menedżerska Akademia Nauk Stosowanych in WarsawcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024MANS co-organizes Green Hospitals Transformation Center ESG training events with Healthcare Poland Foundation and Polish Hospital Federation, providing venue and educational expertise.
• Commissioner for Patients' RightscoreOthers · 1 January 2024Office of the Patient Rights Ombudsman co-organizes Just Culture and mediation training events with Healthcare Poland Foundation and Polish Hospital Federation.
• AOTM (Agencja Oceny Technologii Medycznych i Taryfikacji)minorOthers · 1 January 2024AOTM participates as a partner in GHTC ESG training events, contributing health technology assessment expertise.
• MED TAX PROminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024MED TAX PRO is a partner in GHTC events, providing tax and financial advisory expertise related to healthcare compliance and ESG reporting.
• IN Sieć InnowatorówminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024IN Sieć Innowatorów participates as a partner in GHTC events, contributing innovation network expertise to healthcare sustainability initiatives.
• Global Healthcare Travel CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare Poland Foundation is the executive member of the Global Healthcare Travel Council, positioning the foundation as a key international partner for medical tourism and cross-border healthcare collaboration.
• Telewizja BiznesowacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare Poland Foundation cooperates with Telewizja Biznesowa to create the 'AI for Health' television program, presenting AI trends, innovations, and regulations in healthcare. TV Biznesowa provides media coverage for MedTech Innovation Day events.
• Easy Nutrition Sp. z o.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEasy Nutrition is a partner in the ZOL/ZPO Coalition for nutritional support in long-term care, providing dietary products (Easy Line) and clinical dietitian consultation services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS): Large US-origin global health IT membership organization with strong European presence. Comparable through digital health events, certification, content, and policy advocacy aimed at hospitals and medtech vendors.
• European Connected Health Alliance (ECHAlliance): Global health innovation network connecting government, industry, academia, and providers. Comparable as a partnership-led platform running national ecosystems (similar to the foundation's Polish gateway role) and convening digital health communities.
• MedTech Europe: European trade association representing the medical technology industry (MDR-relevant). Comparable as the regulatory, certification, and policy interlocutor for medtech providers in the EU — adjacent to the foundation's CAC HCPL medtech focus.
• European Health Management Association (EHMA): Brussels-based membership association for health management, policy, and innovation across Europe. Comparable in mission (health systems strengthening, innovation, training) and stakeholder base (hospitals, managers, policymakers).

Regional players

• Bundesverband Medizintechnologie (BVMed): German medical technology industry association providing certification, regulatory affairs, and policy advocacy. Comparable in mission but operates primarily in Germany rather than Poland or CEE.

Emerging players

• The Health Foundation (UK): Independent UK charitable foundation focused on health system improvement, research, and innovation funding. Comparable as a grantmaking and technical-assistance foundation operating in European healthcare improvement.

Direct peers

• Global Healthcare Travel Council: Executive-member international body in medical tourism and cross-border healthcare. Comparable as an industry council promoting national healthcare services internationally and convening regulators, providers, and facilitators.
• Polish Hospital Federation (PFSz): Core strategic partner and the principal beneficiary of several foundation programs (GHTC, CyberC4HE, Easy Line). Comparable as a national Polish healthcare membership organization focused on hospital representation, training, and policy advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/healthcarepoland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/healthcarepoland

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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