SKILL & CHILL in the USA - growing with the US-LAB programme

SKILL & CHILL in the US-LAB programme

Taking part in the US-LAB - United States - Lubelskie Acceleration Bridge programme gave SKILL & CHILL a close look at the United States market. In May 2026, our company was represented by Eryk Piszczek, Business Development Manager. Together with representatives of the Lubelskie Voivodeship, we joined workshops, meetings and presentations focused on innovation, education and technology.

San Francisco, Reno and Chicago

The programme covered three cities: San Francisco, Reno and Chicago. Each offered a different perspective on the American startup ecosystem. Conversations with US partners helped us understand local approaches to product development, relationship building and entering new markets.

The mission also created space for exchanging experience between entrepreneurs and institutions supporting economic growth. We presented our skills and solutions while listening to the needs and questions of partners from different communities.

First-hand contact with the US market

Important parts of the trip included meetings in places connected with American technology and entrepreneurship, including Teleport SF and events involving the European Startup Embassy. This direct experience helps us approach internationalisation in a practical way and prepare for future conversations.

New relationships and experience

During the mission we met many people involved in innovation and international cooperation. We are grateful for conversations with Michal Majerczak, Agata Mroczkowska, Patrycja Brzozowska and Gregory Krowka, as well as everyone who joined the meetings. Every conversation was a valuable source of knowledge about the US market.

The next step in our international growth

US-LAB showed us the importance of preparation, understanding local context and building relationships consistently. We return with new observations and energy to keep developing SKILL & CHILL in international markets. It is another step in our journey of connecting technology, education and international cooperation.