If you represent a company, startup, public institution, or business support organization, Science Hub gives you access to the knowledge, expertise, and research infrastructure of the University of Łódź — without unnecessary formal barriers.

What do you gain?

• Interdisciplinary research and project teams (academics + students),
• In-depth analysis of the real challenges and needs of your organization,
• Recommendations and solutions based on up-to-date scientific and market knowledge,
• Models, prototypes, or implementation concepts,
• The opportunity to carry out R&D projects and benefit from R&D tax deductions,
• Support from the Technology Transfer Center at every stage of cooperation — from idea to outcome,
• Joint promotion of the project’s achievements and results.

You can either wait for the Science Hub competition best suited to your context or submit your own challenge or idea directly to the Technology Transfer Center, initiating a tailor-made project designed around your specific needs.

Science Hub is a space where academic research, expertise, and ideas meet real economic and societal needs. For researchers and students, it is an opportunity to go beyond theory and co-create solutions with practical relevance.

Why join?

• Participation in interdisciplinary project teams,
• Collaboration with businesses and institutions on real-life projects,
• Development of project management, implementation, and communication skills,
• Opportunity to test and apply research results in practice,
• Gaining experience valued on the job market,
• Formal and organizational support from the Technology Transfer Center.

You can apply to take part in Science Hub competitions aligned with your interests and specialization, or submit your own idea to the Technology Transfer Center — which may become the starting point for a new collaboration.

Follow the announced Science Hub calls and competitions, or contact the Technology Transfer Center of the University of Łódź to:

• submit your idea,
• propose a challenge,
• discuss a possible form of collaboration.

Science Hub UniLodz is a shared space for those who want to connect knowledge with action, research with practice, and potential with tangible impact.