Science4Business

A platform connecting IBPRS’s scientific potential with business needs and supporting the implementation of innovative solutions

Project information

“Science4Business – Science for Business” – Task No. 1 “Development Incubator”

Prof. Waclaw Dabrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology – State Research Institute (IBPRS-PIB), acting as Consortium Leader, is implementing Task No. 1 “Development Incubator” under the project “Science4Business – Science for Business”, one of Poland’s key initiatives supporting technology transfer and the commercialisation of scientific research results.

The project is implemented under the partnership agreement concluded on 1 December 2025 with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

The project is co-financed by the European Union under the European Funds for a Modern Economy (FENG) programme, Priority II: An innovation-friendly environment, Measure FENG.02.05 “Science4Business – Science for Business”.

Information on the project funding is presented in accordance with the applicable guidelines, using the European Funds logo, the colours of the Republic of Poland and the emblem of the European Union.

Consortium Partners

Consortium Leader:

• Prof. Waclaw Dabrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology – State Research Institute

Partners:

• Institute of Plant Protection – National Research Institute in Poznań
• SGH Warsaw School of Economics
• West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin

Project Lead Partner:

• Ministry of Science and Higher Education

Project objective

The main objective of the project is to promote scientific achievements and increase their impact on the development of economic innovation by strengthening cooperation between the scientific community and business.

The project aims to improve the effectiveness of research organisations in cooperating with enterprises, in particular through the development and commercialisation of scientific research results and development work.

Scope of activities

As part of Task No. 1 “Development Incubator”, activities will include, among others:

• mapping the research and technological potential of scientific organisations,
• marketing and promoting the technological and research offer,
• conducting industrial research and experimental development work related to research results with identified commercial potential,
• developing competences and tools supporting the technology transfer process.

These activities will focus on increasing the technology readiness levels (TRL) and business readiness of selected solutions so that they can be successfully implemented in economic practice.

Target group

The project is addressed to:

• research organisations and scientific teams,
• entrepreneurs interested in implementing innovative solutions,
• socio-economic stakeholders,
• institutions supporting technology transfer and innovation development.

Key outcomes

The expected outcomes of the project include in particular:

• an increased number of technologies ready for commercialisation,
• implementation of R&D projects with high market deployment potential,
• patent applications and further development of intellectual property protection,
• conclusion of licence agreements and cooperation agreements with enterprises,
• more effective implementation of innovative solutions in the economy,
• strengthening long-term cooperation between science and business.

Project implementation period

• Project start date: 01.01.2024
• Project end date: 31.12.2028
• Agreement No. MNISW/2025/DPI/231 of 1 December 2025

Project value

• Total value of the “Science4Business – Science for Business” project: PLN 296,700,000.00
• European Funds contribution: PLN 296,700,000.00
• Total project budget for the Consortium: PLN 12,600,000.00
• Funding allocated to IBPRS-PIB: PLN 3,298,275

The project is co-financed by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund under the European Funds for a Modern Economy 2021-2027 programme.

Investment Committee members:

• Krzysztof Zachaj – Director of the Fertiliser Department, Agrosimex (nominated by the Institute of Plant Protection – National Research Institute in Poznań)
• Tomasz Wyszkowski – President of the Management Board, Organicals Sp. z o.o. (nominated by the Institute of Plant Protection – National Research Institute in Poznań)
• Raman Teja Venigalla – Easy Bake Company / Indian Innovators Association (nominated by Prof. Waclaw Dabrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology – State Research Institute, IBPRS)
• Martin Ciuk – WWS Inc. (Canada, AB) / Innovate Calgary (nominated by Prof. Waclaw Dabrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology – State Research Institute, IBPRS)
• Agnieszka Krochmal-Węgrzyn – SynerBe HUB (Canada, MB) (nominated by Prof. Waclaw Dabrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology – State Research Institute, IBPRS)
• Tomasz Łyżwiński – Senior Specialist, CTT, RCIiTT (nominated by the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin)
• Paweł Żebrowski – do More! (nominated by the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin)

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