Interdisciplinary Representation of Polish Science
The group of over a dozen members in California included representatives of teams working on projects in areas such as artificial intelligence, materials engineering, technologies for sustainable development, biotechnology, and chemical technology.
From Operating Rooms to Space Technologies – Presented Innovations
The presentations included, among others: a device for measuring femoral bone displacement along with a method for performing orthopaedic measurements during surgery to correct hip joint damage; a breakthrough solution for reversible hydrogen storage using graphene nanocomposites; skin fluorescence technology induced by flow – an innovative, non-invasive method for assessing vascular health and metabolic regulation; as well as a project focused on increasing user utilization of land cover and usage information obtained from integrating Copernicus services and national databases.
Science in Dialogue with Business
The delegation, led by Rector Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwik, also held talks with business representatives and participated in workshops with experts, including those on modern models of commercializing research results.
Unprecedented Scale of Polish Presence
This year's mission was exceptional in terms of the scale of representation. The large participation of researchers from 12 Polish universities, who presented over 100 innovative projects, promoted Polish science and technology on a macro scale, which is also important for building international partnerships.
Members of the Lodz University of Technology delegation
photo: Agnieszka Dybała-Defratyka
At the Intersection of Science and Innovation – Visits to Global Centres of Excellence
The visit programme included stays at some of the world’s leading universities – Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley – as well as at TripleRing Technologies, an innovation hub in California.
Lessons from Silicon Valley
Experts from Silicon Valley shared their knowledge on the culture of continuous innovation, the growing role of artificial intelligence in the economy, and effective ways of moving from the idea stage to market implementation. The discussions also covered academic partnerships, cooperation with industry, and the use of intellectual property in business.
Inspiration that Pays off
It was an extremely inspiring experience, full of ideas, collaboration, and fresh perspectives. Now it is time to turn these insights into a tangible impact on the Polish innovation ecosystem. The stay in Silicon Valley created space for exchanging ideas, building relationships, and looking at our own projects from a completely new perspective.
-Silicon Valley teaches courage in thinking and consistency in action. It is a place where science immediately meets practice, and good ideas very quickly gain a global dimension. Our task is to transfer this dynamic to Poland and strengthen the culture of cooperation between universities, business, and the socio-economic environment
emphasised Rector Professor Krzysztof Jóźwik.
ScalePL – a Bridge between Polish Science and the Global Market
The trip to Silicon Valley is part of the prestigious ScalePL initiative announced by the Minister of Science and Higher Education. The Poland in Silicon Valley programme connects the potential of Polish universities with Silicon Valley’s innovation ecosystem, supporting the creation of start-ups and the internationalisation of academic activities in engineering, science, natural sciences, as well as social sciences and the humanities.