Business & Science Poland

What Business & Science Poland does

Business & Science Poland (BSP), legally the Union of Employers Business & Science Poland (Związek Pracodawców Business & Science Poland), is a private employers' union registered in Warsaw and headquartered at Rue Belliard 40 in Brussels, established in 2019. It operates as the largest Polish business organization in Brussels, providing professional advocacy tools and policy expertise to help Polish enterprises and scientific institutions participate in EU legislative processes across climate, energy, trade, sustainable finance, taxonomy, ESG, agriculture, EU funds, the digital agenda, and innovation. Its core service offerings include EU legislative advocacy representation, jointly authored position papers and policy reports, the annual flagship Competitiveness & Security Business Summit (CSBS), recurring Business Briefings and expert roundtables, thematic Expert Groups (e.g., Fit for 55, energy-climate, sustainable finance), and a rentable Brussels conference facility accommodating approximately 100 people.

BSP monetizes primarily through annual membership fees paid by Polish enterprises and organizations seeking EU policy influence, supplemented by event partnerships and conference space rental; pricing is not publicly disclosed and interested companies are routed through a contact form. The go-to-market is event-driven and community-led: BSP prioritizes legislative dossiers, maps stakeholders across the European Commission, Parliament, and Council, develops advocacy action plans with key messages, and executes coordinated outreach through summits, briefings, position papers, media partnerships with outlets such as Euractiv, POLITICO, and Business Insider, and direct engagement with Polish enterprise members including ORLEN S.A., Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, and PGZ.

The team comprises approximately 15 staff including CEO Bartek Czyczerski (since July 2024), Managing Director Witold Strzelecki, a Policy Director, a Director of the Board Office, a Director of the Legal Office, multiple policy advisors and analysts, communications, business development, and event management functions, plus interns, distributed across offices in Brussels and Warsaw. BSP operates as an autonomous membership-based organization with no parent company and no disclosed funding rounds, representing Polish enterprises whose combined employment exceeds 260,000 people.

Name

Business & Science Poland

Legal name

Union of Employers Business & Science Poland

Website

https://www.zpbsp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Business & Science Poland is a Polish employers' union and Brussels-based advocacy organization providing EU legislative representation, policy reports, and the annual CSBS summit to Polish enterprises and scientific institutions seeking to influence EU policy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EU Public Affairs & Business Advocacy Services

NAICS

Business Associations (81391)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• EU legislative advocacy
• Business policy advocacy
• Public affairs services
• Industry coalition building
• EU regulatory representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Revenue is generated through membership fees from Polish businesses and organizations that join BSP to access EU policy influence, advocacy services, and networking opportunities in Brussels. BSP describes membership benefits including voice in Brussels, EU institution dialogue, EU legislative expertise, and information access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Business & Science Poland (BSP) is the largest Polish business organization in Brussels, providing members and partners with professional tools to actively participate in EU legislative processes and build coalitions that support Polish industry and science interests. Its core offering is membership-based advocacy and public affairs services — including policy analysis, position papers, expert groups across areas such as EU climate and energy policy, sustainable finance, trade, agriculture, the digital agenda and innovation — delivered alongside flagship events like the Competitiveness & Security Business Summit (CSBS) and bookable conference facilities in the European district.

Product overview

Business & Science Poland (BSP) is the largest Polish business organization in Brussels, offering advocacy and public affairs services rather than a traditional product portfolio. Its core offering consists of EU legislative advocacy representation, providing members with professional tools to influence EU regulatory frameworks. BSP produces reports and policy positions developed with members, organizes flagship events including the annual Competitiveness & Security Business Summit and business briefings, and provides conference facilities at its Brussels office. The organization operates across sectors including economic policy, EU climate and energy policy, sustainable finance, trade policy, and digital agenda, functioning as a bridging platform between Polish business/science interests and EU decision-making processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EU Legislative Advocacy Services Membership-based advocacy and public-affairs service giving Polish companies and sectoral organisations the tools, network and on-the-ground representation needed to influence EU legislative outcomes across areas such as economic and industrial policy, EU climate and energy policy, sustainable finance, taxonomy, ESG, EU trade policy, agriculture, EU funds, the digital agenda and innovation.
• Reports and Policy Positions Publications prepared by BSP experts together with members to present the positions of Polish business on selected topics important for EU-level legislative processes. Reports are prepared with external experts on EU regulations, and position papers are developed jointly with BSP members to present key demands to EU institutions.
• Competitiveness & Security Business Summit (CSBS) Flagship annual event organised by BSP in Brussels providing a platform for European businesses, policymakers and experts to assess the EU economic agenda, featuring panel discussions on decarbonisation, financing and security. The 2026 edition attracted over 300 participants with more than 40 high-level experts sharing views.
• Business Briefings Focused BSP discussion events on specific EU topics — such as the EU Budget 2028-2034 — bringing together Polish entrepreneurs, EU officials and business representatives to align positions before key EU legislative moments.
• Conference Space Rental at Rue Belliard 40, Brussels Conference facility at BSP's Brussels office at Rue Belliard 40, in the heart of the European district near EU institutions, offering a conference room for approximately 100 people, traditional workstations and team collaboration spaces, available for rent to external event organisers.
• Expert Groups Thematic expert groups at BSP focused on specific EU policy areas including the Fit for 55 package, energy and climate regulations, sustainable finance, economic policy and the digital agenda, through which members collectively develop positions and advocacy action plans.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 260,000 employees represented through BSP membership positions on EU Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2034
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• InstratcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026BSP partnered with Instrat for the 'Pivoting EU Hydrogen Strategies' event, where Instrat presented findings from its policy paper on hydrogen and ammonia decarbonization, assessing regulatory approaches for the EU hydrogen framework.
• Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026BSP assumed honorary patronage over the 4th US-CEE Connection Weekend Conference organized by Columbus School of Law at CUA Washington D.C. and Jagiellonian University, covering transatlantic challenges in law, business, and policy.
• Jagiellonian University in KrakówcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026BSP assumed honorary patronage over the 4th US-CEE Connection Weekend Conference co-organized by Jagiellonian University, focusing on transatlantic challenges in law, business, and policy.
• MEP Krzysztof Hetman (EPP, Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026MEP Krzysztof Hetman co-hosted with BSP the roundtable 'Europe's Agri-Food Value Chain: Navigating Trade Pressure and Industrial Transition' at the European Parliament, representing BSP's agricultural and trade policy interests.
• ORLEN S.A.strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026ORLEN S.A. served as a Strategic Partner of the Competitiveness & Security Business Summit 2026 (CSBS'26), Poland's largest multi-utility company and energy group. ORLEN represents significant industrial interests in Poland and is involved in BSP's advocacy efforts on energy, hydrogen, and industrial policy.
• Bank Gospodarstwa KrajowegostrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) served as Strategic Partner of CSBS'26. BGK is Poland's national development bank and is involved in BSP conferences addressing EU financing, competitiveness, and the European Competitiveness Fund for Central and Eastern Europe.
• Digital Poland AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 March 2026Digital Poland Association served as Summit Partner of CSBS'26, representing digital technology companies across Central and Eastern Europe.
• CEE Digital CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026CEE Digital Coalition served as Summit Partner of CSBS'26, representing the digital interests of Central and Eastern European companies in EU policy discussions.
• Łukasiewicz – ITECH Institute of Innovation and TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Łukasiewicz – ITECH co-organized the Security session panel 'Capability Clash' at CSBS'26, bringing expertise in defense technology and innovation to BSP's security and defense discussions.
• Łódź VoivodeshipminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 March 2026Łódź Voivodeship served as Summit Partner of CSBS'26, representing regional interests from Poland.
• East Poland House in BrusselsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 March 2026East Poland House in Brussels served as Summit Partner of CSBS'26, representing eastern Polish regions' interests in Brussels.
• WindEuropecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026WindEurope participated in cooperation with CSBS'26, providing expertise on wind energy and the European energy transition. BSP works with WindEurope on hydrogen strategies and energy policy discussions.
• EurominescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Euromines, the European association of metallic minerals producers, cooperated with BSP on CSBS'26 and hydrogen policy discussions.
• CEBRE – Czech Business Representation to the EUcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026CEBRE – Czech Business Representation to the EU cooperated with BSP on CSBS'26, providing CEE regional business perspective on EU competitiveness and industrial policy.
• Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the EUcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Poland's Permanent Representation to the EU cooperated with BSP on CSBS'26 and other events, providing direct access to Poland's national position in EU Council discussions.
• EuractivcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 March 2026Euractiv served as Media Partner of CSBS'26 and co-published BSP reports on European competitiveness, industrial transition, and innovation. BSP and Euractiv cooperate on policy reports and media coverage.
• DGP Dziennik Gazeta PrawnaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 March 2026DGP Dziennik Gazeta Prawna served as Media Partner of CSBS'26.
• Forsal.plminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 March 2026Forsal.pl served as Media Partner of CSBS'26.
• NCBR Brussels Office (Narodowe Centrum Badań i Rozwoju)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026BSP co-organized the 'Simplify to Amplify' discussion with NCBR Brussels Office, focusing on regulatory simplification and better access to finance for innovation, scale-ups, and inclusive growth in Europe.
• MEP Krzysztof Hetman (EPP, Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026MEP Krzysztof Hetman co-organized with BSP the roundtable 'Toward a Fair & Effective European Competitiveness Fund: CEE Perspective', addressing the potential of the European Competitiveness Fund for Central and Eastern Europe.
• Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the EUcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2025BSP co-organized the debate 'Beyond Numbers: Offsets and the Credibility of the EU's 2040 Climate Goal' with Poland's Permanent Representation to the EU and the Ministry of Climate and Environment.
• IOGP (International Association of Oil and Gas Producers)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2025BSP co-organized the conference 'Reality Check for European Hydrogen Policy' with IOGP Europe, bringing together industry perspectives on European hydrogen market challenges and opportunities.
• PGZ (Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2025PGZ (Polish Armaments Group) participated in BSP's Competitiveness & Security Business Summit 2025, representing Polish defense industry interests in discussions on security and industrial capabilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CEBRE – Czech Business Representation to the EU: Czech national business representation in Brussels that, like BSP, advocates for its country's business interests in EU legislative processes. BSP already cooperates with CEBRE on CSBS'26, confirming highly comparable mandate and operating model.
• Confederation Lewiatan: One of Poland's largest cross-sector employers' confederations, also engaging on EU policy issues affecting Polish businesses. Overlaps with BSP on Polish employers' representation and EU affairs advocacy.
• Polish Chamber of Commerce (KIG): Poland's historical chamber of commerce, representing Polish business interests domestically and in international forums including EU institutions. Comparable Polish employers/association voice with overlapping EU advocacy remit.
• AmCham EU: American Chamber of Commerce to the EU, providing advocacy and EU policy access for its members in Brussels. Closely analogous membership-based EU affairs advocacy model targeting companies with Brussels-relevant interests.

Broad incumbents

• BUSINESSEUROPE: Pan-European employers' confederation representing national business federations at EU level. BSP operates as a Polish complement to BUSINESSEUROPE's broader European agenda and competes/aligns on shared dossiers.
• European Round Table for Industry (ERT): Forum of CEOs of major European companies shaping EU industrial, digital, and competitiveness policy. Overlaps with BSP on EU competitiveness and industrial dossiers but operates at a much larger enterprise scale.
• BDI – Federation of German Industries: Germany's apex industry federation with deep Brussels presence and EU advocacy capabilities. Functionally analogous national-industry advocacy voice, but with substantially larger member base and resources.
• MEDEF: France's leading employers' organization, engaging EU institutions on regulatory and industrial policy affecting French companies. Comparable national-employer EU advocacy role, at materially larger scale.
• Confindustria: Italy's main employers' federation representing manufacturing and service companies, with EU policy engagement in Brussels. Mirrors BSP's national-employer EU representation role at significantly larger scale.

Others

• Fleishman-Hillard Brussels: Major global public affairs and communications consultancy with a Brussels office serving clients on EU legislative advocacy. Adjacent competitor in the EU public affairs services market, though operating as a paid consultancy rather than a member-funded association.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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