Techstars | All things startup in Warsaw №179

Techstars | All things startup in Warsaw №179Welcome to Warsaw’s go-to newsletter for startup news and events! A quick review of last week’s highlights and must-attend events. Got news or an event to share? Let us know—we’d love to feature it!
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Techstars | All things startup in Warsaw №179
Welcome to Warsaw’s go-to newsletter for startup news and events! A quick review of last week’s highlights and must-attend events. Got news or an event to share? Let us know—we’d love to feature it!
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Last Week's NEWS
💎 Google for Startups Empowers 25 AI HealthTechs in 2025 Growth Academy
Google for Startups has launched the 2025 edition of its Growth Academy: AI for Health program, selecting 25 startups across EMEA to tackle challenges in cancer care, mental health, diagnostics, and medical research. Participating startups receive tailored mentorship, workshops on ethical AI, and long-term technical support—all without giving up equity. Polish startups Doctor.One, Holi, and Prosoma are among this year’s cohort, reflecting Poland’s growing footprint in responsible healthcare innovation. Read more. [acceleration, global]
💎 Fusebox Raises €2.6M to Expand Virtual Power Plants Across Europe
Estonian startup Fusebox has secured €2.6M from Soulmates Ventures, SmartCap, Eneco Ventures, and PKO Bank Polski to scale its SaaS-based virtual power plant (VPP) platform. The company already operates across 13 markets and connects 3,600+ energy assets. The funds will support expansion in Western and Central Europe amid growing demand for flexible energy management. Read more. [energytech, SaaS]
💎 KPT ScaleUP Booster Offers €300K and Pilots to Industrial Startups
Krakow Technology Park’s ScaleUP Booster is now accepting applications until April 14, offering industrial tech startups up to PLN 300,000 in non-dilutive funding, real-world testing with major Polish corporations, and deep mentorship. Supported by PARP and EU funds, the program aims to bridge the gap between prototyping and pilot deployments in AI, cybersecurity, Industry 4.0, and energy. Read more. [Poland, funding]
💎 QurieGen Secures €2.2M to Advance AI-Driven Cancer Drug Discovery
Dutch startup QurieGen, co-founded by a Polish scientist and cancer survivor, raised €2.2M to enhance its AI platform for simulating drug impact at the cellular level. Investors include Tensor Ventures, BSV, Moondust, and Tim Draper. QurieGen was also selected to join NATO’s DIANA accelerator, signaling strategic dual-use potential for biomedical AI. Read more. [biotech, AI]
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💎 Ingenix Raises €9M to Transform Clinical Trials with AI Simulations
Warsaw-based Ingenix has raised €9M from Inovo.vc, OTB Ventures, and the IFC to simulate clinical trials with AI—potentially slashing drug development costs and failure rates. Its platform models molecular interactions and patient-level outcomes to help pharmaceutical companies run faster, safer, and more accurate trials. Read more. [healthtech, AI]
💎 BPM Capital Backs Medical Mazella Buy-In to Boost Packaging Growth
BPM Capital has financed a management buy-in of Medical Mazella, a Polish manufacturer of rigid polymer packaging for pharma and lab use. Led by Dr. Jakub Niestrój, the new management will drive product innovation and expand across Central and Eastern Europe. BPM sees the move as part of a broader play to consolidate the specialist packaging sector. Read more. [manufacturing, packaging]
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This week's events
📅 Mon, Apr 14 - Launching and Scaling Startups in Europe: Insights from FI Founders
Launching a startup in Europe is exciting—until the reality of regulations, remote teams, and cross-border complexity hits. This interactive online session hosted by the Founder Institute brings together alumni who’ve been through the fire and lived to scale. You’ll learn actionable strategies, hear honest founder stories, and get your questions answered in real time. Whether you’re building in Berlin or beta testing in Białystok, this one’s for you. Read more. [internationalization, startup strategy]