The EEC Trends conference brought together representatives of business, public administration, and financial institutions to open a debate on the future directions of the Polish and European economies. The Polish Development Fund (PFR) actively participated in the event, addressing topics related to security, new technologies, and the development of the defense industry. The meeting also served as a substantive prelude to the European Economic Congress (EEC), where PFR has announced a strong presence—both through a dedicated zone and expert panels.

Mariusz Jaszczyk, Vice President of PFR for Finance and Development, took part in the panel discussion “Security, Defense, Industry.” The debate focused on the potential of Polish industry, the development of dual-use technologies, cooperation between the public sector and private technology companies, and the use of domestic and EU funding sources to strengthen economic resilience.

In his remarks, the PFR Vice President emphasized the long-term perspective of PFR’s activities and the importance of strengthening domestic industrial and technological capabilities.

“Our goal is that within the next dozen years Poland will become self-sufficient in key areas of security—from energy and critical infrastructure to modern technologies. We want the majority of funds invested in this sector to remain in the country, and for Polish companies to become exporters of advanced solutions,” said Mariusz Jaszczyk.

He also highlighted PFR’s role in supporting the development of the dual-use technology sector and financing innovative companies, referring to initiatives such as the PFR Deep Tech fund, the IDA Bootcamp program, and the NATO DIANA accelerator implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Development and Technology and the Ministry of National Defence. These initiatives support the growth of Polish dual-use solutions—from building dialogue platforms between solution providers and the defense sector to delivering venture capital financing for advanced technologies.

WNP Awards Gala

The EEC Trends conference concluded with the evening WNP Awards Gala. During the event, Mariusz Jaszczyk, Vice President of PFR, presented an award to WB Group, which received recognition in the category “Innovation, Defense and Cooperation.”

WB Group is one of Poland’s largest advanced technology companies, specializing in the design and production of high-tech solutions for both defense and civilian sectors, including communication systems, unmanned systems, data transmission, and public security technologies. Since 2017, the Polish Development Fund has been actively involved in the development of WB Electronics, a company within the WB Group.

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