Echo Sense Joins the 10th Edition of Sebastian Kulczyk’s InCredibles Program!

During the sixth edition of Carpathian Startup Fest 2026 in Rzeszów, the next stage of support for innovative companies was announced.

As part of the event, Echo Sense received an official invitation to join the 10th edition of the nationwide InCredibles mentoring program, founded by Sebastian Kulczyk. This special award was granted following the evaluation of projects in the PulsUp competition, where Echo Sense’s technology supporting elderly care received the highest scores for innovation and its response to social and environmental challenges.

The team behind the Echo Sense project receives the InCredibles mentoring program award on the main stage of Carpathian Startup Fest.

PulsUp Competition at Carpathian Startup Fest 2026

The sixth edition of Carpathian Startup Fest, held under the slogan “get it done,” brought together more than 1,500 participants, representatives of hundreds of startups, and over 50 venture capital funds in Jasionka near Rzeszów.

Organized by the Rzeszów Regional Development Agency (RARR), the event focused on transforming innovative ideas into real business outcomes and accelerating market implementation.

One of the festival’s highlights was the PulsUp competition, organized in cooperation with the editorial team of Puls Biznesu. The competition required participants not only to deliver standard startup pitches but also to demonstrate their ability to respond quickly to market crises and answer detailed questions from the judging panel.

Among the distinguished startups was Echo Sense, which successfully advanced through the qualification rounds to reach the PulsUp semifinals. As a semifinalist, the company presented its proprietary elderly monitoring and assistance technology during pitching sessions before investors and industry experts.

Echo Sense presenting its solution during a pitch session on the main stage of Carpathian Startup Fest.

Special Award from Business Partners: Invitation to InCredibles

Echo Sense’s semifinal presentation attracted significant attention from the festival’s business partners. The company’s business model and contactless elderly care technology underwent an in-depth evaluation by the selection committee.

As a result, Echo Sense received a Special Award in the form of an official invitation to the 10th anniversary edition of the InCredibles mentoring program.

According to the organizers, the project achieved the highest ratings for both innovation and its contribution to addressing social and environmental challenges, making it an excellent fit for the program’s mission.

Participation in InCredibles provides Echo Sense with an opportunity to establish long-term, flexible collaboration with experienced mentors and business experts. Continuous validation of the company’s solutions against real market needs, combined with guidance across every aspect of building and scaling a business, is intended to strengthen the company’s value and position it effectively within the rapidly growing assistive technology market.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the InCredibles mentoring program?

InCredibles is one of Poland’s leading mentoring initiatives for entrepreneurs, created by Sebastian Kulczyk.

The program combines tailored workshops, panel discussions, and one-on-one meetings with experienced mentors, potential investors, and business advisors. Its goal is to equip founders with practical knowledge, strategic guidance, and valuable business connections that accelerate company growth.

What is Carpathian Startup Fest?

Carpathian Startup Fest (CSF) is a conference and startup competition organized by the Rzeszów Regional Development Agency (RARR) and the Aeropolis Science and Technology Park.

The event strengthens Poland’s innovation ecosystem by connecting early-stage technology companies with venture capital investors, fostering trust between founders and business partners, and supporting the international expansion of Polish startups.