At the 19th International Invention and Innovation Show INTARG® 2026, research teams from the Cracow University of Technology achieved significant success, winning two gold medals, a silver medal, and the prestigious World Intellectual Property Organization award—the WIPO National Award for WIPO Users..
The technologies distinguished at INTARG® 2026 were developed as part of research and development activities carried out under the program. FutureLab PK and research conducted as part of the project National Science Centre OPUS project UMO-2024/55/B/ST8/01862: "Janus nanoparticles – investigating the impact of the dual nature of active substance carriers in targeted skin cancer therapy using transdermal systems"All awarded solutions were affiliated with Interdisciplinary Centre for the Circular Economy (ICCE) and Centre for Advanced Functional Materials and Biomimetic Technologies at the Cracow University of Technology
WIPO National Award for WIPO Users 2026
The highest distinction awarded by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) was received by a team comprising:
- Katarzyna Sala,
- Katarzyna Włosowicz,
- Zuzanna Stępińska,
- Magdalena Bańkosz,
- Magdalena Kędzierska,
- Bożena Tyliszczak
for the invention:
„Biofunctional Material Platforms for Controlled Release of STING Inhibitors” (Biofunctional material platforms for the controlled release of STING inhibitors).
The WIPO award is one of the most prestigious international distinctions granted to creators of innovative technologies with high scientific and implementation potential.
INTARG® 2026 Gold Medal
The gold medal was won by the team:
- Katarzyna Sala,
- Katarzyna Włosowicz,
- Zuzanna Stępińska,
- Magdalena Bańkosz,
- Magdalena Kędzierska,
- Bożena Tyliszczak
for the invention:
"Biofunctional material platforms for the controlled release of STING inhibitors"The solution concerns modern biomaterials that enable the controlled and localized delivery of active substances, finding application in regenerative medicine and modern targeted therapies.
INTARG® 2026 Gold Medal
The team that received another gold medal is:
- Dominika Wanat,
- Katarzyna Sala,
- Maciej Łach,
- Magdalena Bańkosz,
- Magdalena Kędzierska,
- Agnieszka Sobczak-Kupiec
for the invention:
"Transdermal cytostatic delivery system using anisotropic Janus nanoparticles for targeted skin cancer therapy".
The technology utilizes innovative Janus nanoparticles as carriers for active substances, enabling precise drug delivery to the site of action and enhancing therapeutic efficacy.
INTARG® 2026 Silver Medal
The silver medal was won by the team:
- Bożena Tyliszczak,
- Magdalena Bańkosz,
- Maciej Łach,
- Dominika Wanat,
- Julia Sztrumpf,
- Jakub Nycz,
- Magdalena Kędzierska
for the invention:
„Rapid prototyping systemu LOD”.
The project concerns the development of an innovative rapid prototyping system supporting the development of modern engineering and biomedical solutions.
Significance of the achievement
These awards demonstrate the high level of research conducted at Krakow University of Technology and the effective collaboration between scientists, doctoral candidates, and students involved in research and development projects. These distinctions confirm the international scientific and implementation potential of the research teams and strengthen Krakow University of Technology's position in the fields of modern biomaterials, nanotechnology, regenerative medicine, and
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the medalists and wish them continued success!
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