The awards ceremony took place on 2 December 2025.
In the category “Product of the Future - Higher Education and Research Institutions,” the top prize went to GRACE - Propulsion Technology for the New Space Era, developed by the Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Aviation.
The engine is designed to meet growing global demand for efficient and environmentally friendly spacecraft propulsion systems.
Poland crowns winners of “Polish Product of the Future” 2025
The main award in the category “Joint Product of the Future - Higher Education and Research Institutions and Entrepreneurs” was presented to the Bioactive Spongy Bone Substitute, a flexible implant that can be tailored to a patient’s bone defect directly in the operating room.
The project was developed by BoneReg Sp. z o.o. in collaboration with Warsaw University of Technology.
The award-winning implant can treat critical bone defects that do not heal naturally, posting significant challenges in orthopedics, oncology and maxillofacial surgery (image: BoneReg)
In the category “Entrepreneur’s Product of the Future,” the prize went to the Bionic Pancreas - cATMP®, a fully functional 3D-printed organ capable of producing insulin, glucagon, and C-peptide in line with human physiology, developed by Polbionica S.A.
The first-ever bionic pancreas, a fully functional organ 3D-printed from living cells and capable of producting insulin, has been developed in the Polnionica laboratory (image: Polbionica)
PARP also awarded special prizes for innovations in ICT, eco-technology, and projects by young entrepreneurs.
These included systems for non-invasive assessment of children’s health, next-generation intelligent energy management, and automated UV-C disinfection technologies.
Additional recognitions went to advanced metal recycling solutions and a hyperspectral satellite for orbital imaging, which can aid disaster management and geological exploration.
Polish innovation shaping the future
According to PARP acting president Krzysztof Gulda, the winning projects reflect the work of scientists and entrepreneurs who “with passion, courage, and determination, are discovering new ways to create a better future.”
Jacek Karnowski, Deputy Minister of Funds and Regional Policy, highlighted the broader significance of the competition, noting that it demonstrates how Polish innovation is shaping the country’s economy and addressing global challenges.
From right: Krzysztof Gulda, Jacek Karnowski. Photo: PAP/Rafał Guz
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Source: Polish Radio English Section/PARP