In October 2024, Kozminski University will be the venue for the finals of the national industrial symbiosis strategy competition organised by the Institute for Innovation and Responsible Development. The competition aims to promote innovation and environmental awareness among students. Finalists will present their projects in front of an industry and academic jury.
Participants in the competition will present strategies for using the waste and by-products of one company as a resource for another, taking into account market analyses, legislative challenges and implementation strategies. Projects should also demonstrate how they can bring economic, social and environmental benefits.
Supported by a number of Polish universities, including the Leon Kozminski Academy, the competition attracts students from a variety of disciplines, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration. The Academy is committed to organising and supporting the event by providing experts and academic staff.
The winners will receive attractive financial prizes and will be able to present their projects at the European Sustainability Congress, which is an excellent opportunity to put their ideas into practice.
In preparing for the competition, participants have studied international cases of industrial symbiosis, such as in Kalundborg, Denmark, and Kawasaki, Japan. The organisers hope that the competition will contribute to the development of similar initiatives in Poland, supporting the country's transformation towards a circular economy.
More information about the competition and its stages can be found HERE.