Youth Business Poland (ybp)

What Youth Business Poland (ybp) does

Youth Business Poland (YBP), legally operating as Fundacja Inkubator Technologiczny, is a Warsaw-based nonprofit foundation established to promote entrepreneurship development among young people in Poland. Since 2008, YBP has built a portfolio of programs including the Katalizator Rozwoju Firmy acceleration program (in partnership with Accenture), the YES! entrepreneurship course, the Mazovian Startup accelerator, Academy Smolna, BEST (Business Employability Skills Training), TeenCrunch, and the Huawei Startup Challenge. The organization's core operating "platform" consists of mentorship methodologies, accelerator frameworks (Lean Startup, Business Model Canvas, Design Thinking), and event-driven Demo Day structures connecting founders with investors and corporate partners. YBP maintains what it describes as Poland's largest network of volunteer business mentors (100-120+) and is an accredited member of Youth Business International (YBI), a 52-country network established by the Foundation of King Charles III.

YBP operates a grant-funded nonprofit business model: all services are delivered free of charge to participants, with operating revenue sourced from corporate partnerships (Accenture, PwC, Google.org, Standard Chartered, Huawei, Google for Startups, Carrefour Foundation, Citibank, PKO Bank Polski, ROHLIG SUUS Logistics, OVH Cloud), regional and municipal government funding (Mazovia Region, City of Warsaw), and international foundations. The organization serves a multi-segment base including early-stage startups and entrepreneurs (primary), corporations seeking CSR/employee engagement programming, and public sector bodies (cities, regions) implementing entrepreneurship development strategies. YBP reports cumulative outcomes of 600+ firms founded and 1,000+ jobs created since 2008, with recent annual outputs of 142 new firms and 104 new jobs in 2021 and 40 new firms and 65 new jobs in 2020.

Distribution is executed through direct foundation programs, the municipally-operated Centrum Przedsiębiorczości Smolna in Warsaw (13-year operating presence), regional partner networks across Mazovia, and international organization channels (e.g., Ukrainian House for the BEST program). Promotion occurs via the ybp.org.pl website, social media, email newsletters, webinars, Demo Day events, partner referrals, and earned media coverage. YBP is led by CEO Adrian Migoń and operates with a small core staff (1-10 employees) augmented by 100+ volunteer mentors and a broad partner ecosystem spanning global corporations, regional governments, and civil society organizations.

Name

Youth Business Poland (ybp)

Legal name

Fundacja Inkubator Technologiczny

Website

https://ybp.org.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Youth Business Poland is a Warsaw-based nonprofit foundation operating mentoring, acceleration, and training programs for young entrepreneurs and early-stage startups, running Poland's largest volunteer mentor network (100+) as part of the global Youth Business International alliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entrepreneurship Support and Business Incubation Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD), Entrepreneurship & Small Business Workforce Programs (EDAAAOAM), Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA)

Keywords

• Entrepreneurship mentoring programs
• Startup acceleration services
• Business incubation programs
• Entrepreneur training programs
• Startup ecosystem support

Headquarters

HQ city

Warszawa

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation/Grant Funding: YBP operates as Fundacja Inkubator Technologiczny (Foundation), providing free services funded through public grants and private donations. Programs are funded by EU funds, regional government (Mazovia), corporate partnerships, and international foundations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Youth Business Poland (YBP), operating as Fundacja Inkubator Technologiczny, delivers free entrepreneurship support programs combining long-term mentoring, business training, multi-month acceleration, and access to investor networks for young entrepreneurs and early-stage startups in Poland. The foundation operates the country's largest volunteer mentor network (100-120+ business mentors) and runs flagship accelerators such as Katalizator Rozwoju Firmy, Mazovian Startup, Academy Smolna, and YES! – Young Entrepreneurs Succeed, complemented by startup competitions, technology transfer support, and specialized programs for Ukrainian refugees. All programs are provided free of charge to participants and are funded through EU grants, regional government budgets, corporate sponsorships, and international foundation support.

Product overview

Youth Business Poland (YBP) is a foundation operating a comprehensive ecosystem of entrepreneurship support programs, not a single product but rather a platform of interconnected services. The core offerings include acceleration programs (Katalizator Rozwoju Firmy, Mazovian Startup), entrepreneurship courses (YES! – Young Entrepreneurs Succeed, Academy Smolna), startup competitions (Startuj z Mazowsza, Huawei Startup Challenge), and specialized programs (TeenCrunch, BEST, Digital Marketing Academy, Sustainability Toolkit). These are complemented by a 120+ mentor network, technology transfer services (TransferHub), and regional initiatives (4P Praga Południe, Integrator Wawerski). YBP also publishes annual research reports on Polish startups and innovations. The organization serves startups, corporations, and the public sector, functioning as an accredited member of Youth Business International (YBI) network supporting young entrepreneurs across 52 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Youth Business Poland (YBP): Main brand operating entrepreneurship support programs including mentoring, acceleration, and training services for startups and young entrepreneurs in Poland.

Products and services

• Katalizator Rozwoju Firmy 6-month comprehensive acceleration program providing business training, accounting/legal/economic consulting, and mentoring for early-stage entrepreneurs; partnered with Accenture in Poland under the Skills to Succeed initiative with YBI.
• YES! – Young Entrepreneurs Succeed Intensive entrepreneurship development course consisting of 8 business workshops, coaching, and 6-month mentoring program for young entrepreneurs in Poland.
• Mazovian Startup Acceleration program for innovative and socially responsible impact startups in the Mazovia region, including Demo Day presentations and prize awards; multiple editions conducted since 2021.
• Startuj z Mazowsza Competition for Mazovia region startups with total prize pool of 90,000 PLN across three categories (INNO-TECH, SOCIAL IMPACT, START), including mentorship, training, and investor presentations.
• Academy Smolna 10-month advisory program providing 680 hours of consultations and mentoring with business, legal, and accounting experts; partnership with Infakt.pl and Hogan Lovells.
• BEST – Business Employability Skills Training Program supporting employment preparation and entrepreneurship development, implemented under Standard Chartered Bank's Futuremakers initiative; initially focused on supporting Ukrainian refugees in Poland.
• TeenCrunch Youth-focused acceleration program including HealthTech initiatives (HealthX) for young people interested in health and technology.
• TransferHub Program supporting technology transfer and commercialization of innovations in Poland.
• 4P Praga Południe Local entrepreneurship support program for the Praga Południe district in Warsaw.
• Integrator Wawerski Annual conference supporting local entrepreneurship in the Wawer district of Warsaw, featuring panels with young innovators, local business leaders, and wellness experts.
• Wake Up Your Business Rapid-response business support program funded by Google.org, providing webinars, help line, and SOS mentoring; supported over 600 entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Digital Marketing Academy Training program focused on digital marketing skills including content marketing, SEO, email marketing, and AdWords.
• Sustainability Toolkit Program providing tools and knowledge for sustainable business practices for Polish entrepreneurs.
• Raport: Startupy i Innowacje w Polsce (YBP Annual Report) Annual report on startups, business trends, and innovations in Poland, published by YBP.
• YBP Mentoring Network Poland's largest network of 120+ business mentors providing long-term, individualized support focused on enterprise and entrepreneur development; free volunteer-based mentoring for entrepreneurs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ firms founded since 2008
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Youth Business International (YBI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008YBI is a global network founded by King Charles III, supporting young people in business development across 52 countries. YBP is an accredited member of YBI network, providing access to international resources, methodologies, and cross-border entrepreneurship support.
• Województwo Mazowieckie (Mazovia Region)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMazovia Region government funds and co-organizes YBP programs including Mazovian Startup, Startuj z Mazowsza, and other regional entrepreneurship initiatives. Programs are financed from regional budget funds.
• AccenturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for Katalizator Rozwoju Firmy program. Accenture collaborates within Skills to Succeed initiative with YBI, supporting digital skills development for entrepreneurs in the XXI century economy.
• PwCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish partner for Wake Up Your Business project, providing business expertise and mentoring support for entrepreneurs affected by pandemic.
• Citibank and Fundacja KronenbergamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for organizing FIRMA WIRUSOODPORNA conference and supporting entrepreneurs with business continuity resources.
• Ukraiński Dom (Ukrainian House)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for BEST by Futuremakers program supporting Ukrainian refugees with integration services, language support, and entrepreneurship training.
• HuaweimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizer of Huawei Startup Challenge V competition for tech startups, focused on agritech innovations with prizes totaling 300,000 PLN.
• Google for StartupsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Mazovian Startup Demo Day, providing platform for startup presentations to investors and partners.
• ROHLIG SUUS LogisticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner of Mazovian Startup providing mentorship and business development support.
• OVH CloudminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner providing cloud vouchers as special prizes for Mazovian Startup finalists.
• Carrefour FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestment of 100,000 EUR in four Polish foodtech startups in collaboration with Fundacja Inkubator Technologiczny and foodtech.ac.
• Foodtech.acmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for foodtech innovation programs, connecting startups with corporate food industry partners.
• City of WarsawcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partner operating Centrum Przedsiębiorczości Smolna - a municipal business incubator supporting Warsaw entrepreneurs.
• Fundacja MOSTmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Mazovian Startup program implementation, supporting acceleration services.
• InCredibles (Sebastian Kulczyk)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides special prize - access to InCredibles community for selected startups.
• PKO Bank PolskiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner of Mazovian Startup providing business development support.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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