The Podkarpackie Centre for Innovation (PCI), located in Rzeszów, Poland, is an institution dedicated to supporting innovation, scientific research, and the development of new technologies. Established in 2017 through a collaboration between the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, the European Commission, and the Ministry of Development as part of the Catching-up Regions initiative, PCI connects academia, business, and research communities to accelerate the development of innovative solutions and bring new technologies to the market.

The Centre offers coworking spaces, laboratories, workshops, and advisory support for startups, young creators, and aspiring entrepreneurs. It provides access to modern infrastructure, mentoring, and funding opportunities, helping innovative founders transform their ideas into successful projects.

PCI also finances research and development (R&D) projects, fostering collaboration between universities and businesses while supporting young scientists in developing their careers in STEM fields. In addition, the Centre organizes numerous events, including hackathons, workshops, conferences, creating an environment where innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry experts can exchange knowledge, develop partnerships, and drive innovation together.