How SOSA’s New York accelerator supported Polish EdTech startups in the U.S.
Discover how SOSA’s New York accelerator helped thirteen Polish EdTech startups prepare for US market entry, connect with investors, and accelerate their growth through a focused immersion program designed for measurable results.
Elan Fox
June 25, 2025

Government agencies are increasingly looking for proven ways to help their homegrown startups enter the U.S. market, the world’s largest economy. In June 2025, SOSA delivered its first program for Polish startups, partnering with the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development.

The program provided thirteen Polish EdTech startups with a one-day program focusing on building their U.S. expansion strategy and tailored insights on their pitch from U.S. investors and expert mentors.

The Polish EdTech founders pitching to a panel of U.S. investors and EdTech founders | June, 2025

What the Polish EdTech program delivered

During the program in New York, the 13 Polish EdTech startups took part in group sessions focused on U.S. market entry, deep dives on the U.S. startup and VC ecosystem, and practical sessions with sectors. Founders learned key insights in U.S. expansion strategy, delivered their pitches to a panel of experts, and learned how to meet U.S. buyer and investor expectations.

Each startup received feedback from US-based investors, EdTech founders, and expert mentors, giving them insights into market standards and fundraising best practices. The feedback offered specific adaptations to the startups’ core company messaging, product roadmaps, highlighting of the addressable market in the U.S., and other aspects crucial to a successful fundraising process. 

Results for public sector partners

This program was developed in partnership with the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development, a leading Polish government agency spearheading innovation initiatives for Polish companies. By supporting the startups in their U.S. market journey, the program delivered measurable progress in product validation, investor engagement, and market readiness.

Government agencies and trade offices see firsthand how structured soft landing programs in New York can accelerate global growth for their homegrown startups. The model is repeatable and designed to deliver results for other public entities looking to expand their innovation ecosystem into new markets.

SOSA’s track record in U.S. startup accelerator programs

SOSA has worked with more than 380 startups from over 12 countries, supporting governments and public sector partners to internationalize their startups. Our New York accelerator programs focus on market access, investor readiness, and business development support for startups in a range of industries. Each initiative is designed to help startups achieve tangible results and help government partners strengthen their local innovation ecosystems.

The Start‑ups Are Us program, run by the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP) under the European Funds for the Smart Economy 2021–2027, offers Polish startups a unique opportunity to gain knowledge through a domestic training module and to step onto the international stage through bilateral missions to key foreign markets. These missions provide founders with access to valuable business contacts, insights into local regulations and business culture, and opportunities to connect with global investors and partners.The U.S. market is a significant one for Polish entrepreneurs. It is one of the most dynamic and competitive innovation ecosystems in the world – and entering it opens the door to scaling globally, attracting top-tier capital, and forming meaningful partnerships. During the U.S. mission, Polish EdTech startups had the opportunity to present their solutions in a market known for setting global standards in education technology. It demonstrates that Polish founders are not only ready to compete internationally, but are also contributing meaningfully to the transformation of how the world learns.
Malgorzata Brodzicka, Senior Expert at the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development

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