On November 24, 2025, the Ministry of Digital Affairs announced the settlement of a massive tender for the purchase of 735,000 laptops, browser-based laptops, and tablets that will be distributed to schools across Poland.
This is one of the largest initiatives in recent years aimed at equalizing educational opportunities and improving the digital infrastructure of Polish schools — thereby raising the quality of education and preparing young people for the challenges of the 21st century.
Scale and scope of the technological investment
According to the Ministry's announcement, schools across Poland will receive:
- 404,250 laptops — for up to PLN 1,168,298,670 gross
- 110,250 browser-based laptops (Chromebooks) — for up to PLN 181,495,755 gross
- 220,500 tablets — for up to PLN 384,503,490 gross
The total budget for purchasing all devices is up to PLN 1,734,297,915 gross.
Funding for this investment comes from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (KPO), under indicator C15G regarding new laptops and tablets for students.
Deliveries will be carried out according to the breakdown by type of equipment (laptops, browser laptops, tablets) and geographic subregions (73 subregions of the country according to the classification used by Statistics Poland / GUS, known as NUTS3).
Digital competencies and preparing for the future
Today, the ability to use digital tools is nearly a fundamental skill. Thanks to the new equipment, students will not only be able to participate in classes using modern technologies, but also gain practical skills — writing documents, creating presentations, working in the cloud, using educational apps, and learning remotely.
Furthermore, access to technology fosters creativity, team projects, remote or hybrid learning, as well as conscious and safe use of online resources.
Thanks to this investment, schools, regardless of location or resources, will receive modern equipment. This means that students from small towns will gain the same opportunities as their peers from large cities. In practice, this means equalizing educational opportunities on a national scale.
Moreover, access to laptops and tablets will facilitate daily work — from doing homework to completing online assignments, using educational resources, learning to code, and operating digital tools. This is a step towards a modern digital school.
Challenges — what is worth keeping in mind?
- Logistics and distribution management. Delivering 735,000 devices is a huge logistical challenge. Equipment must reach schools throughout Poland, often those in smaller towns. Efficient delivery management, software installation, and preparing schools to receive the equipment will be necessary. It is worth ensuring an implementation plan and lifecycle management for the devices.
- Maintenance and servicing of equipment. A laptop requires regular servicing, security, updates, and sometimes repairs. Schools or governing bodies will need to forecast a budget and procedures for maintaining equipment so that the investment yields tangible results for years.
- Training teachers and students so equipment doesn't become an unnecessary "gadget." Crucially, the new equipment must be used effectively. This means teachers must be prepared to conduct classes with technology, and students must be prepared to use devices consciously. Otherwise, even the best equipment will not bring the expected educational results.
Modern education requires a complete technology ecosystem
The purchase of 735,000 devices is just one element of a broad program to modernize Polish education. In parallel, the Ministry of Digital Affairs is conducting further proceedings aimed at providing educational institutions with a complete, systemic equipment upgrade using technologies of the future. After all, a modern school is not just a laptop or tablet, but also suitable infrastructure, specialized classrooms, and tools that enable teaching at the highest level.
One of the key pillars of this strategy is the development of specialized educational spaces, such as digital STEM classrooms and artificial intelligence laboratories.
STEM classrooms – the foundation for future engineers' competencies
STEM kits allow for modern classes in natural sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is precisely in these classrooms that students can experiment, develop analytical thinking, and gain skills that will form the foundation of careers in technology and science sectors.
AI Laboratories – preparing for a data-driven world
Institutions will also gain access to specialized artificial intelligence laboratories, allowing students to learn the basics of machine learning, algorithms, and big data analysis. This is an investment in competencies that will be crucial in almost every profession in the coming years.
Project implementation – 16,000 modern laboratories in Polish schools
NASK – National Research Institute (NASK-PIB) has completed the process of opening bids from companies interested in providing equipment for the new AI and STEM classrooms. As part of the planned procurement, the following are envisioned:
- 8,000 kits for AI laboratories in primary schools,
- 4,000 kits for AI laboratories in secondary schools,
- 4,000 kits for STEM laboratories in secondary schools.
In total, 16,000 specialized classrooms will go to schools, allowing classes to be conducted using modern technologies.
The entire investment fulfills indicator C13L regarding the creation of school AI and STEM labs under investment C2.2.1, which involves equipping educational institutions with ICT infrastructure. The project is part of Component C "Digital Transformation" of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan and is created in cooperation with the Ministry of National Education.
An integrated educational ecosystem thanks to KPO funding
Thanks to funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (KPO), Poland is implementing one of Europe's largest e-education modernization projects, creating an integrated, long-term technological ecosystem for schools.
The Ministry of Digital Affairs emphasizes that devices alone are not enough. Their potential is unlocked only when accompanied by modern laboratories, adequate network infrastructure, specialized software, and well-prepared teaching staff.
The tender (https://www.gov.pl/web/cyfryzacja/rozstrzygniecie-przetargu-na-zakup-735-tysiecy-laptopow-laptopow-przegladarkowych-i-tabletow-ktore-trafia-do-szkol-w-calej-polsce) covering 735,000 laptops, browser laptops, and tablets is an important milestone. However, it is only part of a broader strategy designed to genuinely equalize educational opportunities, improve teaching quality, and prepare young people to function in a digital reality. At the same time, it opens new prospects for IT companies — from equipment supply to software development and comprehensive educational solutions supporting the digital transformation of schools.