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Results of the first recruitment in the competition – Science4Business
Results of the first recruitment in the competition for conducting industrial research and experimental development works in relation to research results
with identified commercial potential – Science4Business
We would like to inform you about the results of the competition for funding for R&D work under task no. 1 "Development Incubator" of the project entitled "Science4Business - Science for Business", financed by the European Funds for Modern Economy 2021-2027 program, Measure 2.5, conducted by a consortium composed of Gdynia Maritime University - Leader, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Casimir the Great University in Bydgoszcz, Institute of Horticulture - National Research Institute, Institute of Security Technology "MORATEX".
The Investment Committee, meeting on November 27-28, 2025, based on the information contained in the applications for support and the presentations of the submitted R&D works submitted by the Competition Participants, qualified six projects submitted by the Research Teams for implementation.
from the Institute of Horticulture – National Research Institute.
We would like to thank all Applicants for participating in the competition and congratulate the Teams whose projects received funding.
List of R&D works qualified for financing
| Lp | Application number | Tobaccoł R&D work* |
| 1. | IR/2025/INHORT/01/1 | Organic seed starters for germinating cucumber and tomato seeds |
| 2. | IR/2025/INHORT/01/2 | Development of an integrated system for monitoring soil moisture and salinity as well as drainage volume and salinity |
| 3. | IR/2025/INHORT/01/3 | Using fruit pomace to produce innovative gardening substrate and mulch that prevents weed growth |
| 4. | IR/2025/INHORT/01/4 | Development of a method for rapid detection of the fungus Stemphylium vesicarium threatening pear production |
| 5. | IR/2025/INHORT/01/5 | Development of bacterial formulations for biological plant protection against the most dangerous soil pathogens |
| 6. | IR/2025/INHORT/01/7 | Autonomous trap for catching harmful insects, including the May beetle |
The activity is carried out as part of task no. 1 "Development Incubator" of the non-competitive project entitled "Science4Business - Science for Business" co-financed by the European Union under Measure 2.5 of the European Funds for Modern Economy Programme for 2021-2027
