The Embryo Biology Team, composed of Prof. Izabela Wocławek-Potocka, Dr Ilona Kowalczyk-Zięba, Dr Dorota Boruszewska, and Dr Agnieszka Jończyk, will develop an innovative FLICKandGO kit – a solution enabling safe and simple freezing and thawing of bovine embryos.

The project has received funding under the SMART path of the European Funds for a Modern Economy (FENG) programme, which supports the most innovative initiatives with strong implementation potential.

Project goal – practical support for veterinarians

The aim of the project is to develop a technology that will allow field veterinarians to independently and effectively perform embryo transfers, without the need for specialised laboratories. This solution can increase the efficiency of cattle reproduction, reduce breeding costs, and improve animal welfare.

The importance of embryo transfer in breeding

Embryo transfer makes it possible to obtain several calves from a single cow, accelerates genetic progress, supports the preservation of valuable cattle breeds, and facilitates the international exchange of genetic material. The development and implementation of the FLICKandGO kit aim to make this technology more accessible and widely used – both in Poland and across the European market.

Science and business working hand in hand

The project “FLICKandGO – a unique kit for frozen embryo transfer”, with a total value exceeding PLN 5.18 million, is implemented under Priority I “Support for Entrepreneurs” of the FENG programme. It is an excellent example of effective cooperation between science and business, directly addressing the needs of the agricultural and biotechnological sectors.

The initiative will be carried out in a consortium with the Veterinary Clinic “ESKULAP”, led by Dr Kamil Kossakowski, who serves as the project leader.