POLISH-UKRAINIAN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FORUM 2026: APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

CEE Startup Bridge, the Polish Academy of Sciences, and the Cooperation Fund Foundation invite researchers, research team leaders, innovation managers, and representatives of scientific institutions from Poland and Ukraine to participate in the “Polish-Ukrainian Science & Technology Forum”.

The Forum aims to strengthen cooperation between the Polish and Ukrainian research and innovation ecosystems and support the creation of new international partnerships.

WHAT IS THE FORUM?

The Polish-Ukrainian Science & Technology Forum is a study visit and networking programme designed to bring together researchers, scientific institutions, innovation leaders, and R&D professionals from both countries.

The programme will focus on:

✅ Building new research partnerships
✅ Facilitating collaboration between Polish and Ukrainian institutions
✅ Supporting the development of future joint research projects
✅ Encouraging the exchange of knowledge, experience, and best practices
✅ Creating opportunities for future grant applications and international initiatives

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

We welcome applications from:

🔬 Researchers and scientists
👩‍🔬 Research team leaders and laboratory heads
🏛 Representatives of universities and research institutions
💡 Innovation and R&D managers
🚀 Professionals involved in scientific and technological development

Whether you represent a university, research centre, laboratory, or innovation-focused organization, the Forum offers an opportunity to expand your professional network and explore future collaboration opportunities.

WHAT WILL PARTICIPANTS GAIN?

Participants will have the opportunity to:

🤝 Meet potential research partners
🔍 Explore opportunities for joint scientific projects
🌍 Expand international networks
💬 Exchange expertise with peers from Poland and Ukraine
🚀 Identify opportunities for future grant applications and collaborative initiatives
🏛 Learn about the broader research and innovation ecosystem in both countries

OUR LONG-TERM GOAL

The Forum is not only about networking during a single event. Our ambition is to support the creation of long-term Polish-Ukrainian research partnerships that can lead to:

• Joint research initiatives
• International research consortia
• Future grant applications
• Cross-border scientific and technological projects

IMPORTANT DATES

📅 Applications open: 24 June 2026
📅 Application deadline: 13 July 2026
📅 Forum dates: 7–11 September 2026

PARTICIPATION COSTS

Selected participants will receive:

✅ Travel covered by organizers
✅ Accommodation covered by organizers
✅ Participation in the programme covered by organizers

If you are interested in building new research partnerships and exploring future collaboration opportunities between Poland and Ukraine, we encourage you to submit your application.
📅 Application Deadline: 13 July 2026
🔗 IF YOU ARE FROM UKRAINE – APPLY HERE
🔗 IF YOU ARE FROM POLAND – APPLY HERE
📧 If you have any question, please write to us via e-mail: scienceforum2026@startup-bridge.eu