Industrial Development Agency (ARP) - PL

Established in 1991, APR is currently one of the most important state institutions in Poland responsible for the implementation of governmental industrial policy. As a joint stock company owned entirely by the State Treasury, it ensures that tasks carried out for the public benefit meet requirements of commercial market. At the end of 2008, there were 132 entities (96 companies and 36 regional development agencies) in the ARP portfolio. Some of the entities in the portfolio are technologi parks.

ARP’s mission and activities include:

  • Managing the capital portfolio in a manner which guarantees increase in value
  • Active restructuring of companies with the use of own funds including participation in privatization processes commissioned by the Treasury
  • Providing financial assistance for entrepreneurs who carry out innovative undertakings
  • Expanding and developing investment areas including special economic zones
  • Building infrastructure of technology parks to increase companies’ ability to introduce innovative technologies and products