Success of the Faculty of Biology scientists in the “Innowator Mazowsza” competition
13 11 2025
We are pleased to announce that in the 17th edition of the “Innowator Mazowsza” competition, organized by the Self-Government of the Mazovian Voivodeship, several laureates were affiliated with the Faculty of Biology, University of Warsaw.
In the Innovative Company category, the following were awarded:
– Research and Development for Life Sciences (RDLS) sp. z o.o., a spin-off company of the University of Warsaw led by Łukasz Rodek. RDLS received the 1st place for developing natural wastewater treatment systems, providing an environmentally friendly and sustainable solution for water and wastewater management. More information about RDLS can be found at: https://rdls.pl/
– BACTrem sp. z o.o., a spin-off company of the University of Warsaw led by Prof. Magdalena Popowska from the Institute of Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, UW. The company was awarded the 3rd place for developing a low-emission technology for the utilization of hazardous wood waste impregnated with creosote oil. More information about BACTrem can be found at: https://bactrem.pl/
In the Innovative Scientist category, Dr. Namrata Joshi received the 2nd place for her research on the development of bioproducts supporting regenerative agriculture. The awarded project builds upon the results of her doctoral dissertation titled “Bioprospection of lignocellulolytic microorganisms and their enzymes for the valorization of waste biomass”, completed under the supervision of Prof. Łukasz Drewniak at the Institute of Microbiology. The outcomes of her research enabled the creation and implementation of a product designed to support sustainable agricultural practices, now available on the market.
The “Innowator Mazowsza” competition promotes the most innovative scientific and business projects in the region, showcasing Mazovia’s potential as a center of modern technology, research, and collaboration between science and industry.
More information about the competition is available at: https://mazovia.pl/pl/rozwoj-regionalny/innowacyjnosc/konkursy/innowator-mazowsza/
We sincerely congratulate all laureates and wish them continued scientific and implementation success!
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