About Basic Research at First National Congress “Science for Business”

Between 19 and 21 November, the first National Congress “Science for Business” will be held in Warsaw. The event will bring together the scientific community, business and public administration. We will discuss mechanisms for technology transfer, innovation implementation and building a knowledge-based economy.

Innovation leaders, scientists, entrepreneurs and politicians are welcome to develop new R&D cooperation models to increase the competitiveness of Polish economy.

On 21 November, the National Science Centre, as a partner of the Congress, will organise a panel discussion “Basic research for the development of Polish economy. How to accelerate the transfer of knowledge?”. The discussion will be moderated by Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwiak, NCN Director. Guests will include researchers working at the Polish research institutions and involved in basic research in various areas of knowledge, who are familiar with commercialisation of research results and their potential impact on the society at large. Panellists will include Prof. Małgorzata Kossowska, Head of the Department of Social Psychology, Jagiellonian University, Prof. Dr hab. Jacek Jemielity, Director of the Centre of New Technologies, University of Warsaw, President of ExploRNA Therapeutics, Dr hab. Magdalena Stobińska, University of Warsaw Professor, Head of the Quantum Information Technologies Research Group (“QCAT”), University of Warsaw, and Prof. Krzysztof Fic from the Institute of Chemistry and Technical Electrochemistry, Poznań University of Technology.

“During our discussions, we will emphasise the impact of science and basic research on the development of knowledge potential that can be transformed into original, domestic innovations and new technologies. We will also explain how basic research influences social and economic development and contributes to building a knowledge-based economy,” says Prof. Jóźwiak. “This is particularly important in countries like Poland, which need to seek new innovation-based economic drivers and develop future competitive advantages in the global market,” he adds.

The panel discussion organised by the National Science Centre will be held on 21 November, at 9 am, as Part B: Business – Technology – Advantage (Hall B).

The event is organized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and the Łukasiewicz Research Network. The Congress is held under the patronage of the Prime Minister, and the Honorary Committee and Programmew Council include representatives of the government, leading scientific institutions and business community.