About project
About us
Innovation Coach is a systemic project financed from ERDF – The European Funds for Smart Economy 2021-2027 provided by the Ministry of Development Funds and Regional Policy in strategic partnership with the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IPPT PAN). The budget of the initiative amounts to PLN 32 million (EUR 8 million).”
Innovation Coach is for Polish companies who want to innovate. Thanks to Innovation Coach, Polish companies have the opportunity to:
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participate in a unique innovation coaching process;
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create an idea for their first innovation with the support of industry experts;
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gain essential knowledge and tools to initiate research and development work;
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consciously seek support from public and European Funds to implement their ideas;
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continuously develop employees’ competencies through tailor-made courses and workshops;
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embark on the path of innovation and increase their chances of success.
Create your first innovation with us!
Our successes
Within Innovation Coach, companies have succeeded in developing many innovative and breakthrough solutions. Below are just a few examples:
In the field of a healthy society:
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glucose meter for automatic blood glucose level measurements;
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telemedical support systems, and accessories for seniors;
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dermatocosmetics, and other medical products based on snail mucin.
In the field of agriculture, forestry, and healthy food:
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innovative ingredients in food products – confectionary products with Jerusalem artichoke;
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vegan dishes based on acorns and medicinal mushrooms;
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bars and dark chocolate with the addition of health-promoting buckwheat husks.
In the field of energy and information technology:
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photovoltaic systems, such as AI-based solar trackers;
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solutions in the field of renewable energy, for example, vertical-axis wind turbines;
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SaaS service offering enhanced cybersecurity through advanced protection against hacking attacks;
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AI-powered voice assistant for patient registration with specialists;
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VR travel experiences for individuals with limited mobility.
In the field of nanotechnology and advanced materials:
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hydrophobic and antibacterial glass panels for indoor applications.
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stairs made from environmentally friendly materials derived from recycling with health-promoting properties and high thermal insulation;
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clothing as a supplementary dressing in the therapy of dermatological diseases;
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