Wpływ funduszy europejskich na rozwój przedsiębiorczości... – rola Małopolskiego Centrum Przedsiębiorczości w wykorzystaniu funduszy europejskich w województwie małopolskim
The impact of the EU funds on the development of entrepreneurship – The role of the Małopolska Entrepreneurship Center in the use of the EU funds in Małopolskie Voivodeship (Poland)

Summary/Abstract: This article describes the role of the Małopolska Centre for Entrepreneurship (Małopolskie Centrum Przedsiębiorczości, MCP) in the use of EU funds in Małopolskie Voivodeship, focusing on two operational programs: Małopolska Regional Operational Program (MRPO) 2007–2013 and Regional Operational Programme for the Małopolska Region (RPO WM) 2014–2020. In the first years of its activity, the MCP supervised the implementation of the Małopolska Regional Operational Program, sup- porting investments and innovations of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In the years 2008‒2015, 27 calls for proposals were announced. With the support of PLN 697 million, the program created 3.5 thousand jobs and supported 2.6 thousand innovations. The second operational program, the Regional Operational Programme for the Małopolska Region 2014‒2020, focused on further developing Małopolskie Voivodeship’s economy, supporting investments and innovations in the areas critical for regional development. The MCP conducted 108 calls for proposals, granting PLN 6 billion in support, which allowed for the creation of new jobs, development of companies, diversification of business activ- ities, support for innovation and promotion of exports. The Małopolskie Voivodeship’s response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic was the launch of the “Małopolska Anti-Crisis Shield”, the main goal of which was to support SMEs in maintaining financial liquidity and jobs. During this time, the MCP supported over 8000 companies with over PLN 280 million, which allowed keeping over 30,000 jobs. The article emphasises the synergistic role of EU funds and public institutions in shaping better conditions for the development of entrepreneurship. The article utilizes a monitoring and evaluation methodology based on indicators, which is a standard practice in scientific research related to the assessment of projects and programs. The article uses an integrated methodology that combines the case study approach of the Małopolska Centre for Entrepreneurship with the analysis of statistical data.

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