This edition of Poland Prize powered by Huge Thing was carried out in cooperation with 7 partners – The fifth edition of Huge Thing was carried out in cooperation with Alior Bank within the ScaleUp program – supported by the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development.
The goal of the program was Poland Prize is a programme inviting foreign startups to start activity in Poland. Its objective is to effectively attract and adopt 20 foreign technology and business culture into the Polish startup ecosystem.
Hardwario smart box monitors the climate in forests and overheating of motors in production lines
identifies faults in a Brick and Mortar Performance Best Practices, as wellas automate the adjustment process by providing a list of major inefficiencies and optimization hypothesis to all involved actors in the selling process from CEO to store managers.
is an app-based platform that connects creditors, debt advisors and consumers in a seamless and meaningful way (data enriched, automated) to improve the financial wellbeing of the mass retail banking market. We’re helping institutions build long term relationships with their customers, serve them better and building long term resilience for consumers across our network.
Revizion is the best service for working with feedback and NPS, building a complete business process for customer retention and return. We form a positive brand reputation by improving the quality of service. We help businesses to identify and solve customer problems quickly. Fast respond to reviews from different communication channels (QR, Viber, SMS, Email, API, call center). Revizion is a comprehensive feedback and NPS (Net Promoter Score) service. We provide detailed analytics of the service in numbers, graphs, dashboards, for a complete understanding of the situation and its prompt solution.
is the missing ingredient in seamless and trustless exchange of future central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), which will mitigate risks related to cross border transactions. Frostchain substantially lowers friction and expense related to sending money internationally resulting in significantly lower fees paid by the end users to perform international money transfers.
VITS helps companies to manage health & safety processes in a more efficient way. We help companies move from paper and excel to digital space with health & safety processes. Our solution helps to save time on bureaucracy and spend more time in the actual workplace preventing risks.
Thermosphr develops a suite of SaaS solutions to improve the energy efficiency of heating and air conditioning systems in commercial buildings. Our SaaS controls heating, ventilation and AC systems in real-time and remotely, resulting in energy savings >30% in just a few days.
Adianano invented a new method of creating composite material based on nano-silicon and graphene. This material is the next step in dealing with the issue of lithium-ion battery capacity when silicon is introduced inside the material. Graphene is super strong, even stronger than diamond because it also can flex relatively easy without breaking apart. We have already received tremendous results in our local laboratory, of 700mAh/g, compared to the current industry standard of 350mAh/g with graphene. Our material doesn’t require to have any changes in the production line of LIB manufacturers. We supply the material in the same form as it is used today.
The internet after cookies. [me]mento is disrupting adtech and big data by using decentralized user information to drive on device personalization and targeting. Patent pending.
DARVIS utilizes artificial intelligence and computer vision to provide solution driven data focused on solving health safety concerns in the medical industry and supply chain inefficiencies across the a variety of industries.
is your new digital accountant. Automated accounting, VAT, payroll, tax advice on mobile & desktop. 0-24 support, real-time reports at half the cost of an accountant.
We’re building the most reliable, innovative, and easy-to-use software ecosystem for charging electric vehicles, so that shifting the world to a greener way of moving will only be a simple switch. We are solving the ease of use and accessibility of infrastructure for electric vehicles. Buying an electric car is no longer a challenge. Everyone is interested in how and where to buy a solution that will be affordable and that will save money on charging and with the possibility of earning money on guest charging sessions. We have created a platform and a line of charging stations that solves this problem and creates a community with in-house payments, bringing together drivers and owners of charging stations. The product line allows you to occupy the main niches - parking lots in cities, lighting pillars, underground parking lots
PatronGo is a mobile application monitors the financial health of family budgets - finds overpriced payments and helps reduce them with the help of a non-stop online specialist.
Tarot Analytics provides last-kilometer route optimization and a delivery management SaaS platform for enterprise.
Frontu empowers frontline technicians to do their job more effectively and efficiently. Available as a web and mobile app, the platform digitizes field service management operations, eliminates manual work, saves time, cuts costs, and builds clear communication channels between head office, employees and clients. In a line of work as challenging as FSM, Frontu brings clarity and enables companies to make data-driven decisions.
Proky helps hotels, restaurants and their suppliers to save time, costs and food waste. Order from all your suppliers at once – just Proky it
Orlen
1. Tools for econometric analysis in the MarTech
We are looking for a solution that will enable econometric analyses in the context of planning marketing campaign activities. The system should have the capability to create econometric models (automatically, manually, inference systems based on distributed databases)
2. Electricity management in pilot energy community to to increase efficiency
We’re seeking a new energy billing model and compatible control system for a 50 kWp PV and 120 kWh energy storage project within an energy community. The solution must optimize electricity management based on dynamic pricing, enable monitoring, forecasting, and flow control for maximized self-consumption and adaptation to local energy needs. Scalability for future offerings is important.
3. Innovative technologies to improve the energy efficiency of process steam production
We are looking for a technology based on the cascade conversion of energy from hot air to improve the efficiency of steam production processes and generate additional electricity from previously unused thermal resources.
4. Tools to detect potential irregularities/frauds in the handling of transactions at petrol stations
We are looking for a solution to increase the level of detection and prevention of activities that may occur in transactions at service stations. The solution should use self-learning mechanisms.
5. Tools to optimise the management of the vehicle fleet (forklifts and tractors) on the production site
We are looking for a tool to coordinate the movement of vehicles (forklifts, tractors and semi-trailers up to 12 tonnes) within the company to enable the automation of company intralogistics.
6. Tools for measuring process steam flow using non-invasive techniques
We are looking for non-invasive tools to improve the accuracy of steam measurements on production facilities.
BNP Paribas
1. We are looking for an AI tool (agent) that will support BNP Paribas in a quick analysis of sme companies using available and up-to-date online sources for banking products.
2. Anti-fraud and KYC tool
We are looking for tools to support anti-fraud, anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) processes. These tools should demonstrate an innovative, proprietary approach to detecting fraud and money laundering patterns. We expect them to provide functionality to detect dormant accounts used for cybercrime, significantly speed up and simplify KYC activities, and effectively cross-check information between different data channels.
Carslberg Polska
Complaints and inquiries module in Hoppy application
We’re looking for a solution applicable in the Hoppy application which will support users in sending complaints. On the other hand the solution should support admin in effective management of reported complaints and inquiries.
PM3D
Data aggregator
We are looking for solutions that allow aggregation of data from different municipal systems. Current municipal systems are fragmented and poorly integrated due to disparate technologies and vendor lock-in, hindering public service and data management. This lack of a universal platform prevents efficient data exchange between key services.
The business need is an open, secure, and scalable integration platform to unify systems, improve management, and enhance citizen service.
Saint-Gobain
1. AI Agent
We are looking for an AI tool that will function within the website and, based on the company’s data resources, answer customer questions and create personalized recommendations for the use of Saint-Gobain materials and services. The agent must understand project requirements, suggest optimal materials and ensure compliance with sustainability and construction standards. His main task will be to provide Investors, Contractors and Designers with reliable information on the company’s products and complete system solutions tailored to the client’s needs. The solution should be scalable to include data covering various brands and capable of being implemented across various websites.
2. Building analysis
We are looking for a sales tool that will allow an in-depth analysis of the client’s planned investment – construction or renovation of various types of buildings. The tool should take into account basic as well as advanced parameters, such as primary energy demand, CO2 emissions, the amount of renewable energy needed to balance CO2, energy demand for cooling, acoustic analysis, daylight comfort or fire safety.
The tool should analyze the various parameters of the building depending on the material used (from the company’s portfolio) and recommend materials whose use will improve the parameters of the building to comply with current legislation and meet the customer’s needs
PZU - challenges
1. Mass process optimisation
Optimisation and automation of mass processes (e.g. benefits processing, claims settlement, underwriting, automation of back office processes, customer relationship management), particularly through tools using GenAI.
2. Pricing excellence
The challenge can be solved by a tool to better estimate and price insurance risks, both for individual and corporate clients, or by increasing the dataset for estimation or adding new variables to assess the risk of an event.
3. Insurance prevention
We’re looking for startups providing technologies and tools such as digital customer service platforms, advanced risk analysis tools or artificial intelligence to help manage risk and improve safety. The area of interest includes solutions for both corporate and individual clients.
4. Emerging technologies supporting insurance customer experience management.
5. All insurtech startups
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Franek Domachowski
Junior Program Manager
At Huge Thing, Franek actively supports programme managers in running acceleration programmes. He is an innovation and technology enthusiast with a deep passion for fashion and fabrics.
He studied at the School of Innovations at SWPS University in Warsaw, where he gained valuable knowledge about cutting-edge solutions. During his studies, he also worked as a researcher, conducting interviews for various projects, including a collaboration with Sexed. He gained valuable experience as a junior insight specialist, where he was responsible for creating UX reports.
Franek is a true people person, always eager to start conversations and meet new people. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors and unwinding with a good film.
Veolia Poland - challenges
5. Customer experince improvement
Rossmann - challenges
The main challenge for this batch is to support Rossmann customers in the independent purchasing process, which can be delivered due to:
PZU
We are looking for:
Żabka Group - challenges
1. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (ONLINE AND OFFLINE)
New products & services to expand on our convenience ecosystem in areas of health, entertainment, betting, financial and insurance services.
Modern convenience foods such as: nutrition products (especially for school-aged children), nutritious snacks, dietary supplements, functional beverages & snacks.
2. FOODSERVICE & STREET-FOOD SOLUTIONS
Increase the attractiveness of our offer, improve the quality of service and increase operational efficiency in foodservice and our street-food offering. We are looking for innovations in: systems, processes, equipment, self-service facilities and food storage.
3. SALES AND MARKETING
Solutions aimed to: increase and optimise sales in-store, foster better business decision making and innovative in-store marketing. Mechanisms and products that support customer loyalty and influence positive daily habits and routines.
4. MOBILE APP/PHYGITAL
Engaging our customers in mobile app and physical stores. Creating & fostering community of dedicated customers through gamification and new technologies.
5. RETAIL TECHNOLOGIES
Disruptive solutions to transform the traditional retail with the help of new technologies i.e. AR/VR, IOT, blockchain, payment solutions, ESL.
6. NEW BUSINESS VERTICALS
Exploring and developing new business verticals that fit within our modern convenience strategy and further expand our ecosystem.
