THE IDEA
The aim of the competition is to recognise outstanding examples of collaboration between academia and business that have delivered tangible economic or social impact.
Eligible projects include those that have resulted in, among other things, the implementation of a technology, product or service; the development and application of a patented invention; the introduction of a new production model; the development of skills and competencies; the establishment of a technology company; or the creation of a solution that has been put into practical use within a business.
CATEGORIES
- From Research to Implementation
for a technology or scientific solution that has been successfully implemented in the economy; - R&D Collaboration
for a valuable research and development project carried out jointly by a business and a research institution; - Technology for Industry
for a solution that enhances the productivity, efficiency, safety or competitiveness of businesses; - Skills for the Economy
for a model of university-business collaboration in education and skills development, particularly a jointly developed degree programme or specialisation, a sponsored laboratory, a dual study programme, an implementation doctorate or projects carried out in collaboration with students; - Deep Tech and Academic Entrepreneurship
for a spin-off, spin-out or other technology venture established on the basis of knowledge, research or intellectual property originating from the academic community; - Partnership for Development
for a broader model of collaboration between academia and the economy involving universities or research institutions, businesses and other stakeholders, such as local authorities, special economic zones, clusters, technology parks or industry associations.
The winner in each category will be selected from among the projects submitted to the competition by the Competition Jury, comprising representatives of the editorial teams of wnp.pl and Rzeczpospolita | rp.pl. The winners will be announced during the awards ceremony, which will take place on 25 November this year at the Sheraton Grand Warsaw Hotel.
We encourage you to promote the idea of synergy between science and business.
PROGRAMME COUNCIL
- dr Hubert Cichocki, President of the Łukasiewicz Research Network
- prof. dr hab. inż. Marek Gzik, Secretary of State, Ministry of Science and Higher Education
- Krzysztof Gulda, President, Polish Agency for Enterprise Development
- prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, Rector, University of Warsaw
- dr hab. Anna Kowalczuk, President of the Medical Research Agency
- prof. dr hab. inż. Jerzy Lis, Rector, AGH University of Krakow
- prof. dr hab. inż. Jerzy Małachowski, Director, National Centre for Research and Development
- prof. dr hab. inż. Marek Pawełczyk, Rector, Silesian University of Technology
- dr Dariusz Standerski, Secretary of State, Ministry of Digital Affairs
- dr inż. Piotr Wachowiak, Rector, SGH Warsaw School of Economics
For formal and organisational enquiries regarding the competition, please contact: ewelina.stompel@ptwp.pl