The National Congress “Science for Business”, organised by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, is one of the most important events in Poland bringing together the scientific community, innovative projects and the economy. Our Institute was present at the joint booth of the Polish Academy of Sciences, showcasing research results and solutions that address market needs.
For two days, representatives of the Institute met with partners, entrepreneurs and institutions, demonstrating how science can meaningfully support the development of technologies and new products. Participants also had the opportunity to learn about selected patents, projects and examples of cooperation with the economic sector.
Our Institute was represented by:
- Anna Bednarska-Barcz – responsible for industry cooperation at InLife,
- Dr Anna Ogrodowczyk – facilitator of the EIT Food Consumer Engagement Labs 2024 project,
- Dr Eng. Przemysław Zduńczyk – head of the most modern Animal Facility in Poland,
- Dr Marek Bogacki – head of the Cell Analysis Laboratory.
At the PAN booth, visitors could also taste yoghurt co-created with consumers as part of the EIT Food Consumer Engagement Labs project. Its presentation was made possible thanks to the courtesy of Mlekpol.
We would like to thank the Polish Academy of Sciences for co-organising the booth, and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the Łukasiewicz Research Network and the National Centre for Research and Development for creating a space for meetings and discussions that genuinely bring the worlds of science and business closer together.
More about the event
The National Congress “Science for Business” took place on 19–21 November 2025 in Warsaw. It is the first event in Poland of such scale, aimed at strengthening cooperation between the scientific community, business and public administration. The event was held under state patronage and coordinated by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education together with the Łukasiewicz Research Network.
The Congress brought together scientists, entrepreneurs, policymakers, innovation leaders and representatives of public administration – thousands of people interested in building a knowledge-based economy, technology transfer and modern solutions. The programme included panels and presentations devoted to key directions of national development: from science–industry cooperation and technology transfer, through the implementation of innovations and digitalisation, to technological security, defence technologies and the role of research institutions in building a competitive economy.
The Congress was not only panels and debates — it was also an exhibition area, networking opportunities, and a platform for presenting research projects and products developed through science–business collaboration. The goal is to shorten the path from idea to industry, turning research and technologies into solutions ready for real economic application.
