Call for Applications for the 18th Edition of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship Marshal’s Competition “Świętokrzyski Racjonalizator” (Świętokrzyski Innovator)

Renata Janik, Marshal of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, invites inventors, researchers and entrepreneurs to participate in this prestigious competition, which recognises creativity, courage and technological progress in our region. The competition is open to everyone who has developed a groundbreaking idea, conducted breakthrough research or implemented an innovative business solution in 2025.

The main objective of the Marshal of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship Competition “Świętokrzyski Racjonalizator” is to support innovation, promote science and encourage the development of innovative ideas and new scientific solutions. The competition recognises protected inventions and inventions submitted for protection to the Polish Patent Office, promotes innovative business projects and supports young scientists.

By rewarding inventors, researchers and entrepreneurs, the competition not only highlights the importance of their work but also inspires others to take on ambitious challenges, develop their creativity and implement innovations in economic and social practice. Promoting such initiatives contributes to strengthening the regional innovation ecosystem, fostering cooperation between academia and business, and increasing the investment attractiveness of the region.

Competition Categories:

• Patents: innovative solutions protected by patents.

• Submitted Inventions: inventions with potential for intellectual property protection.

• Young Scientist: new discoveries, research achievements and student academic activity.

• Innovative Business Project: entrepreneurial ideas with business potential.

We would particularly like to draw your attention to two categories in which doctoral students can submit their achievements:

1. “Young Scientist” – new discoveries, research achievements and student academic activity.

Applications are accepted by the Doctoral School Office:

Magdalena Głuszek
Tel. +48 41 349 7872
E-mail: magdalena.gluszek@ujk.edu.pl

2. “Patents” – innovative solutions protected by patents.

Applications are accepted by the Department of Innovation and Technology Transfer:

Anita Gonciarz
Tel. +48 41 349 7387
E-mail: anita.gonciarz@ujk.edu.pl

Important: Applications must be submitted in their original form. Scanned copies will not be accepted.

Application deadline: 27 November 2026.

Competition regulations and application forms:

18th Edition of the Marshal of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship Competition “Świętokrzyski Racjonalizator”