Knowledge
Access to key information on regulations, public programmes, procurement and trends in the security market.
Why join PIDU
A unique partner in the dialogue between business, innovation and the state.
Impact
Direct representation of your company’s interests in dialogue with the public administration and active participation in public consultations.
Relationships
Easier access to key players: the public administration, the military, integrators, investors and other innovators.
Visibility
Positioning your company on the competence map of the Polish dual-use ecosystem as a proven and trusted partner.
Working groups
Substantive work and exchange of experience on technological and legal solutions in expert teams.
PIDU Academy
Access to dedicated training, webinars and guides that build a competence advantage in the defence market.
Dual Use Connect
A platform for effective matchmaking, finding partners for projects and quickly building consortia.
Events
Participation in closed roundtables, study visits and technology briefings. Access to missions and working groups involving the Ministry of National Defence (MON), NATO, the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR), funds and industry.
Developing sector standards
Recommendations and representation of the industry’s interests in legislative processes. Contributing to the development of compliance rules, transaction security standards and good practices that build trust in the industry.
Who is it for?
Ecosystem and cooperation
PIDU is a cooperation platform designed for a wide range of entities – from developers of breakthrough technologies to business partners supporting the development, financing and regulation of the dual-use market. We are building a space where civilian economic potential translates into real security and resilience capabilities. We provide comprehensive support for entering and growing in the defence sector, including access to key stakeholders, projects and funding, regulatory advice, partnerships and industry representation.
For companies that are active participants in the dual-use and defence market, or have the potential to become so
For institutions and organisations that support, or wish to join in, the development of the dual-use and defence sector
How to join us
The process of joining PIDU is based on thorough screening and competence mapping.
This ensures security and a high standard of cooperation in the restrictive dual-use sector. The entire procedure is carried out efficiently in a digital model via the SORGA system, which, once you are admitted to the Chamber, will be your main platform for managing your membership, the knowledge base and your contacts.
Step 1
Formal process
You complete the application form in the system. It collects the key information that allows us to match the Chamber’s activities straight away to the profile and business needs of your company
Step 2
Declaration
Based on the data submitted, we determine your membership pathway. You receive clear information on the membership category assigned to you, the entry fee and the applicable membership fees for your approval.
Step 3
Screening
Our team reviews your application and the attached documents. We make sure that only screened entities that meet the high standards of the security technology industry join the Chamber.
Step 4
Management Board decision
The PIDU Management Board adopts a formal resolution admitting your company as a member (ordinary or associate) and gives final approval to the financial terms.
Digitalisation of the process
Professional onboarding
Tailored approach
Join us
Join PIDU and benefit from an access to the network of contacts and the knowledge of leading industry figures.
FAQ
Does my company need to have a strictly military product in order to join the Chamber?
No. The dual-use sector includes technologies with civilian applications that can support the security and resilience of the state. These include, among others, software, AI, cybersecurity, modern logistics and construction materials for critical infrastructure.
Do software technologies and IT systems fall within the definition of dual use?
Yes. Software (including AI-class systems, cybersecurity, data analytics, communications systems and cloud technologies) is a key element of modern security. If your digital solution supports operational efficiency, the protection of critical infrastructure or the securing of business processes, it falls squarely within the scope of PIDU’s activities.
We are a technology start-up. Is PIDU an organisation only for large industry?
No. We connect the entire value chain. For start-ups and scale-ups, we are a platform that makes it easier to reach large integrators (so-called primes), financing institutions and the state administration.
Does membership make it easier to win contracts with public administration (e.g. the Ministry of National Defence)?
PIDU is not a commercial intermediary. However, we provide the essential knowledge about procedures (procurement), organise direct meetings with decision-makers (Roundtables format) and help build consortia capable of bidding in the largest tenders.
Why does the application require going through a screening procedure?
In the dual-use technology sector, trust is key. We vet our members to ensure the highest standards of transaction security and compliance. This allows us to guarantee a secure environment in which to establish sensitive business relationships.
Can foreign companies become members of the Chamber?
Yes. The organisation is open to foreign entities operating in Poland or wishing to build partnerships within the Polish security ecosystem (e.g. through the development of local content).
What documents and information are required when completing the application form?
To complete the active online form, two mandatory documents must be attached: a current extract from the National Court Register (KRS) / the Central Registration and Information on Business (CEIDG), or another relevant register, and an extract from the financial statements for the last financial year. We also encourage you to upload a company presentation (deck). At the application stage, we immediately make available a complete set of PIDU’s key internal documents, including the Statute, the Code of Ethics, a template NDA and a detailed membership fee structure.
What determines the amount of membership fees?
The amount of the entry fee and the annual membership fees depends on the status (ordinary or associate member) and the size of the company. We present specific financial proposals after the application form has been reviewed.
Is information about my company and my profile data publicly available?
No. PIDU ensures the confidentiality of business data. It is not published externally and is used solely to securely connect partners and build business relationships within the Chamber’s ecosystem.
What are the main assessment criteria during the screening of a company applying for membership?
The Management Board and the Risk Committee primarily analyse: the fit of the company’s business profile with PIDU’s priority domains, the stability and credibility of the entity, and compliance with the compliance standards that are crucial for maintaining transaction security in the defence sector.