FinTech Central Poland Foundation (FCP) is a key initiative integrating the FinTech and BankTech sectors, financial institutions, technology startups, and public administration. The organization was established in 2021 on the initiative of the City of Łódź to strengthen the region’s competitiveness and build Poland’s international position as an attractive location for investment in financial technologies.
For domestic and international investors, FinTech Central Poland serves as:
a platform providing access to the market and the local fintech ecosystem,
a connector between business, talent, and public institutions,
a source of market knowledge as well as technological and regulatory trends,
a partner supporting expansion, scaling, and relocation of fintech projects.
FCP actively supports the development of projects in digital banking, payments, open banking, AI in finance, cybersecurity, and blockchain, creating a favorable environment for long-term investment.
Łódź has a unique legacy of financial innovation:
this is where the first electronic banking services in Poland were launched,
the first online bank in Central and Eastern Europe - mBank - was established here,
global financial institutions continue to develop their technology and operations centers in the city.
Today, Łódź is home to:
over 200 IT companies,
more than 130 BPO and SSC centers,
international banks and competence centers serving European and global markets.
For investors, this translates into a mature ecosystem, access to proven technology partners, and a stable operational base.
Łódź offers exceptionally favorable conditions for the development of fintech and technology companies. The city’s key strengths include:
Human capital and academic base
over 70,000 students,
strong technical and economic universities,
access to highly qualified specialists in IT, finance, and data analytics.
Business and investment environment
the presence of international banks and financial institutions,
local government support for innovation and entrepreneurship,
well-developed office and technology infrastructure.
Innovation ecosystem
a dynamically growing startup community,
initiatives supporting knowledge and technology transfer,
strong cooperation between business, academia, and the public sector.
Thanks to the FinTech Central Poland initiative, Łódź is strengthening its position as one of Poland’s key fintech hubs. FCP supports the development of innovative projects, integrates the industry ecosystem, and promotes Polish fintech on the international stage.
The combination of Łódź’s potential, modern infrastructure, and an active community centered around FinTech Central Poland makes the city an ideal location for the development of new financial technologies, startups, and innovative business models.
For investors, FinTech Central Poland and Łódź offer a unique combination of:
a strategic location within the EU,
a mature financial market,
a dynamic fintech ecosystem,
competitive costs and high-quality talent,
active institutional support.
FinTech Central Poland supports investors at every stage - from market analysis and partnership building to long-term growth and expansion in Poland and across Europe.
