IDEA Global is constantly expanding its network of partners. Recently Orange Polska has joined this group, which already has experience in cooperation with startups.

- Within Orange Fab, which has been operating on Polish market for 4 years, over 21 companies from Poland and Eastern market have been accelerated. Participation in the program brought implementations like OORT, Tutlo and Wandlee - says Joanna Bruździak - Maleszewska, Head of Incubation and New Solutions at Orange Polska.

- Together with Orange, we are looking for startups that will be running through the second round of IDEA Global acceleration - explains Daniel Dereniowski, adviser to the startup board at Ideo Agency - M2M, Internet of Things (IoT), Customer Service and Finance these are areas that naturally fit into Orange's needs. The startups that we choose may count on trying to create a mutual deal with Orange Poland. I do not have to explain how big opportunities arise from this.

In the acceleration process, young companies will not only receive financial help (up to 200.000 PLN), but first and foremost the resources needed to develop and test their own solutions and gain access to high-level mentors, business partners and potential investors. Their representatives combined with Ideo experts create a team that places the greatest emphasis on the future business efficiency of accelerated startups. Participation in the project also increases their credibility and guarantees brand promotion among a wide group of corporations as potential customers.

Deadline is 31st of July. You can apply at www.ideaglobal.pl

In Orange Fab except Poland participate Israel, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Spain, France, Senegal and USA. The program is aimed at innovative companies with which the operator develops technologically mature services. Participation in the program enables grant, product development, workshops and training, mentor support as well as access to distribution networks and reaching Orange clients.