Winners of the 13th “Eureka! DGP” Competition Announced
The 13th edition of the “Eureka! DGP – Discovering Polish Inventions” competition concluded on June 29, awarding top honors to advancements in medicine, space technology, recycling, and modern...
The 13th edition of the “Eureka! DGP – Discovering Polish Inventions” competition concluded on June 29, awarding top honors to advancements in medicine, space technology, recycling, and modern materials.
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The Competition Framework
Organized by Dziennik Gazeta Prawna since 2014, the competition promotes Polish inventions with the highest potential for industrial implementation. It targets public and private universities, research institutes, the Polish Academy of Sciences, and the Łukasiewicz Research Network.
The 13th edition invited solutions patented or submitted to the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland between 2023 and 2024.
Top Innovation Awards
The Jagiellonian University took first place for developing a method to obtain autologous AT-MSCs stem cells from adipose tissue for regenerative medicine. These cells support tissue reconstruction and reduce inflammation.
The Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation secured second place for a hydrogen peroxide-fueled nanosatellite engine controller, which has already successfully completed an orbital test. Third place went to the Łukasiewicz Research Network for a technology that recycles decommissioned wind turbine blades by mixing them with recycled plastics like ABS or PS.
Honors and Emerging Talent
The Silesian University of Technology received a distinction for flexible thin-film photovoltaic cells, while the University of Zielona Góra was honored for an innovative orthosis supporting upper limb rehabilitation.
The inaugural “New Generation of Innovators” special award was presented to Dr. Mariusz Sandomierski of the Poznań University of Technology for developing titanium implants that enable the localized release of antibiotics.
The Path from Research to Market
Experts emphasized that Polish science excels at invention, but the primary challenge lies in commercialization and implementation. Discussions highlighted that a patent is not an end in itself but must be part of a broader business strategy.
The Ministry of Science and Higher Education noted that its “Science for Business” program aims to bridge the gap between researchers and entrepreneurs, urging scientists to focus on market potential rather than just patent registration.