Wrocław University of Science and Technology projects in Silicon Valley as part of the ScalePL program

Wrocław University of Science and Technology presents its most promising technologies, patents, and deep-tech solutions in one of the world's most important innovation ecosystems—Silicon Valley. It is here, as part of the ScalePL - Top 1000 Innovators of Poland in Silicon Valley program, that our research, startup, and expert teams present projects developed at WUST, conducting talks with business partners and global technology leaders.

Discover the projects:

SkyRescue Sp. z o.o. - State of the art flying wing tailsitter drone system that delivers critical help to people with sudden cardiac arrest. 

SkyRescue LLC develops a high-speed VTOL unmanned aerial vehicle designed to rapidly deliver
automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims. The concept
originates from a patented hybrid tailsitter aircraft developed within a National Centre for Research and
Development project, addressing critical delays in traditional emergency response. By combining
vertical take-off with efficient fixed-wing cruise in a flying wing airframe, the system significantly
reduces response time, improving access to life-saving defibrillation.

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HYBRISONIC

Dr. Marcin Korzeniowski
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Metal Forming, Welding and Metrology 

Joining Metal Polymer Composites (MPCs) presents a significant challenge due to the inherent differences in material properties. Traditional methods often result in weak bonds, thermal damage, or require complex surface treatments. These limitations hinder the widespread adoption of MPCs in critical applications where lightweighting and high performance are crucial. The primary objective of HYBRISONIC is to overcome the limitations of existing MPC joining techniques. Goals include: developing a reliable and efficient welding process for MPCs, achieving high bond strength and durability, minimizing thermal damage to the polymer core, creating a cost-effective and scalable solution for industrial applications.

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hiPower Institute of Materials (IoM) Sp. z o.o. - breakthrough functional nano-layers for hydrogen storage and sustainable packaging.

IoM develops and commercializes advanced functional nano-layers that enhance surfaces in hydrogen
storage tanks, packaging, and many other applications. These technologies, with market-proven
performance improvements and significant cost reductions, address fundamental challenges in the
hydrogen economy and packaging sector.

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Liquid Technologies Sp. z o.o.

Liquid Technologies is a rapidly growing company that manufactures chemicals for professional use. Its founders are doctors from the Wrocław University of Technology, specialists in the fields of chemistry, energy, HVAC air conditioning and ventilation systems, and chemical and process equipment.

Their research experience, appropriate laboratory facilities, and access to the latest solutions and technologies enable them to obtain high-quality products and meet the needs of every customer. 

The company specializes in the design, production, and distribution of agents, liquids, and preparations for cleaning air conditioning and ventilation systems.

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BREAKTHROUGH BIOMATERIALS for SMALL BONE DEFECTS REGENERATION

Małgorzata Anna Gazińska, Ph.D.,
Faculty of Chemistry
Department of Polymer Engineering and Technology

Currently, in case of patients after craniotomy or cranioplasty (e.g. after removal of a brain aneurysm
and brain tumours), the small bone defects in flat skull bones are left empty or metallic meshes hindering
postoperative diagnostics are used. Moreover, implantation materials available on the market are stiff
and brittle, and difficult to precisely adjust to the shape of the bone defect. Furthermore, commercial
implants do not provide comprehensive performance The challenge for tissue engineering is therefore
the regeneration of the flat bones of the skull.

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RECOVERY OF METALS FROM LI-ION BATTERY WASTE

Anna Siekierka, Ph.D., D.Sc.,
Faculty of Chemistry
Department of Process Engineering and Technology of Polymer and Carbon Materials 

The accelerating global deployment of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) underscores the need for sustainable recycling technologies that recover critical metals with high purity and minimal environmental impact. Conventional hydrometallurgical processes, based on acidic leaching, generate toxic multi-metal solutions that require energy-intensive purification. This challenge calls for new, highly selective, low-carbon metal-extraction strategies that minimise chemical consumption while improving process efficiency.

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Tower of Life - intelligent rescue system

Jaroslaw Sowizdraniuk, founder, Head of Medical Simulation Centre
Faculty of Medicine

Tower of Life uses stands placed in public spaces to notify people about cardiac arrests. By activating an alarm, it reduces the time needed to find an AED and encourages passersby to deliver the device to the scene. This significantly reduces time to first defibrillation, which, when performed within 4 minutes, brings back to life up to 80% of patients! 

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TeraERC: Chip-based room-temperature terahertz frequency comb spectrometers

Lukasz A. Sterczewski, Ph.D., D.Sc.
Faculty of Electronics, Photonics and Microsystems
Department of Field Theory, Electronic Circuits and Optoelectronics

Our objective is to democratize access to longwave and far-infrared spectroscopy for sample analysis.
Instead of large and bulky tabletop optical instruments, we propose a shoebox-sized instrument that
allows for room-temperature operation using low-power infrared sources without the risk of thermal
damage of the sample. In the era of an aging population, broadband infrared spectroscopy may be an
essential tool for early stage disease detection.

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SkyNav: Advanced Fuzzy Logic Autopilot for Unstable Payloads

Bogusław Szlachetko, Ph.D., D.Sc.
Faculty of Electronics, Photonics and Microsystems
Department of Acoustics, Multimedia And Signal Processing

At the core of our solution lies a paradigm shift from classical control theory to artificial intelligence.
Instead of standard PID regulators, SkyNav utilizes our own Fuzzy Logic controller (Hardware &
Software). This system mimics the reasoning of an expert human pilot rather than a rigid mathematical
model. It processes imprecise, real-time data to anticipate and counter random forces caused by payload
movement. This approach allows SkyNav to maintain stability where others fail, managing non-linear
dynamics without requiring perfect mathematical models of the payload.

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Intelligent technologies for concrete production based on waste copper slag enriched with CO2 captured from industrial production for zeroemission construction (SPHERE)

Łukasz Sadowski, Adrian Chajec, Agnieszka Chowaniec-Michalak, Martyna Nieświec,
Seweryn Malazdrewicz, Mateusz Moj

​The project combines industrial CO2 capture with a controlled mineral carbonation process applied to
copper slag. Advanced analytical tools such as SEM/EDS, environmental analysis, and microstructural
characterization support the optimization of the mineralization process. Laboratory‐scale CO2 treatment
systems and mechanical performance testing validate the resulting materials.

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