We are pleased to announce that ACC Cyfronet AGH has obtained official accreditation from the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology as an Innovation Hub. Our institution is among the 27 entities across Poland that have successfully passed a multi-stage evaluation, thereby confirming the highest standards of quality and competence in supporting innovation development.
What does this status mean?
Accreditation within the Innovation Hubs (OI) system is a prestigious distinction that opens new opportunities for collaboration within the Polish startup and research ecosystem. It confirms the institution's ability to provide specialized pro-innovation services at the highest level.
ACC Cyfronet AGH has received accreditation in the function of "Infrastructure Provision". This involves ensuring entrepreneurs, startups, and scientific units have access to advanced technical and IT resources necessary for the development, prototyping, testing, and validation of new technological solutions.
Our specialization: computing and network infrastructure
The key area of Cyfronet's activity is the provision of large-scale computing infrastructure. This includes in particular:
- Access to supercomputer computing power – enabling advanced simulations and scientific calculations.
- Data storage and processing resources – including IT space tailored to the requirements of research and development projects.
- Network infrastructure – ensuring fast and secure data transfer.
- Expert support – comprising assistance from specialists and technical personnel.
Thanks to this, external entities can utilize conditions close to operational ones, which is crucial for the process of commercializing research results and implementing innovations in industry.
Significance for partners and innovation development
Obtaining accreditation aligns with the goals of building a coherent innovation support system in Poland. For our partners – researchers, entrepreneurs, and startup creators – this means:
- Guarantee of service quality – accreditation confirms the stability and professionalism of ACC Cyfronet AGH's operations.
- Access to funding – Innovation Hub status facilitates participation in calls for proposals funded by the European Union and national operational programs under the "A smarter Europe" objective.
- Expanded support offer – the ability to even more effectively bridge the world of science with business in the area of large-scale computing and digital transformation.
This success is the result of many years of work by the entire ACC Cyfronet AGH team and fruitful cooperation with partners from the science and business sectors. We thank you for your trust and for jointly building Poland's innovation potential.
We congratulate all newly accredited hubs and are delighted to be part of this elite group of institutions driving the development of a knowledge-based economy!
