Upgrow spin-off selected for the HPN IMPAKT acceleration programme

07 08 2026

Upgrow, a spin-off co-founded by Dr. Rafał Archacki from the Institute of Experimental Plant Biology and Biotechnology at the Faculty of Biology, University of Warsaw, has been selected for the HPN IMPAKT acceleration programme.

Upgrow develops technologies that combine artificial intelligence, cheminformatics, and experimental plant biology to identify novel bioactive compounds for agriculture and the biotechnology sector. The team is working on solutions that can accelerate the development of safe and effective plant growth regulators and other innovative products supporting sustainable agriculture.

Participation in the HPN IMPAKT programme will enable the team to further advance its technology, collaborate with experts, and prepare the project for the next stages of commercialisation. The programme supports innovative ventures with strong social and environmental impact potential by providing specialised mentoring and grants of PLN 300,000 for technology development and commercialisation.

The company was co-founded by Dr. Rafał Archacki, Dr. Paweł Siedlecki, and Grzegorz Banaś.

Congratulations to the entire team, and we wish them continued success!

More information: https://akces-ncbr.pl/aktualnosci/wyniki-pitch-day-programu-akceleracyjnego-hpn-impakt-106.html