NIF ASI

NCBR Investment Fund ASI S.A. (NIF ASI) is a Polish co-investment fund backing the growth and expansion small and medium-sized enterprises. It primarily supports companies commercializing research and development, strategically partnering with private investors to accelerate market adoption for innovative solutions originating in Poland.

Established in 2020 by Poland's National Centre for Research and Development, an executive agency, NIF ASI addresses the need for dedicated financial mechanisms. This initiative arose from the understanding that R&D outcomes require capital to transform into successful commercial ventures, leveraging the Centre's scientific advancement expertise.

NIF ASI's portfolio targets innovative Polish SMEs aiming for scale and market penetration. The fund empowers these enterprises, helping them navigate commercialization. Its vision is to invigorate economic growth and strengthen Poland's innovation ecosystem by ensuring high-potential R&D projects receive investment to become impactful businesses.