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7 Years of the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Our Story in the Innovation Network

Seven years ago, the Łukasiewicz Research Network was established, creating a platform that connects Polish research institutes, scientists, and experts in a collaborative network. Today, as we celebrate this anniversary, we look back with pride at years full of projects, passion, and commitment that bring real value to science and technology.

Patron and Inspiration

The network’s patron, Ignacy Łukasiewicz, the inventor of the kerosene lamp, inspires us to courageously explore new paths of knowledge and create practical solutions. His spirit of innovation accompanies every project we undertake.

People Driving Success

Behind every project stand the scientists, engineers, and experts of our institute. Their daily work and dedication allow us to carry out projects in medicine, education, cybersecurity, autonomous technologies, and energy.

Institute Projects

Over the past seven years, our institute has completed numerous projects. Below are selected examples that showcase the diversity of our activities, each described briefly:

Medicine and Health

  • CALL‑POL — a project focused on the national harmonization of diagnostics and treatment of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), improving access to modern therapies and outcomes for children across Poland.

    Education and Accessibility
  • Accessible Book — creating multimedia book recordings with Polish Sign Language (PJM) translation, supporting education for children with different communication needs.

    Energy and Environmental Technologies
  • WODOWO — a system for closing the water loop in hydrogen installations, supporting clean energy development and laboratory verification of system safety.

    Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
  • CTI‑AI — AI-based tools for detecting and analyzing cyber threats, enhancing the resilience of information systems and supporting Security Operations Centers (SOC).
  • OSCRAT — an open-source platform supporting digital product compliance with the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), helping safer technology deployment.
  • CyberBEAM — a lightweight system for cybersecurity assessment and certification for IoT, IIoT, and industrial automation devices.

    Autonomous Technologies
  • SNADE — intelligent navigation for autonomous drones operating in extreme conditions, integrating multiple sensors and swarm algorithms to ensure mission reliability.

    Digital Transformation and Innovation
  • EDIH SILESIA SMART SYSTEMS — part of the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) network, supporting Polish companies and institutions in accelerating digital transformation.
  • EdgePL — development of a national edge computing network, enabling faster data processing close to the source, supporting IoT, AI, and real-time systems.

Looking to the Future

Seven years of the Łukasiewicz Research Network proves that collaboration, passion, and scientific knowledge translate into real-world solutions. We are proud that our institute has actively contributed to this story, developing technologies that matter to people, society, and the economy.

We thank all scientists and experts who push the boundaries of possibility every day. Together, we create science that inspires, transforms the world, and opens new horizons.

Happy 7th anniversary to the Łukasiewicz Research Network! May the coming years be full of innovation, passion, and bold projects!

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SNADE – A New Approach to Drone Navigation in Challenging Conditions


How can drones navigate precisely in areas where GPS signals fail? This is one of the key challenges for modern unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The SNADE project was created to develop solutions that ensure reliable operation of UAS in demanding and disrupted environments.

The project focuses on developing advanced navigation methods for UAS that operate in environments with limited or no GPS availability.

Key Solutions Developed Within the Project:

  • Multi-sensor integration – including optical, radar, LIDAR, and other sensors.
  • Intelligent data fusion – combining information from multiple sources.
  • Swarm operations – to improve efficiency and optimize costs.

This approach enhances the reliability of drones and improves positional accuracy under complex operational conditions.

Official Launch of the SNADE Project

The project was officially launched in November in Munich during a meeting at the Universität der Bundeswehr München.

During the kick-off meeting:

  • project teams were introduced,
  • the rules of the European Defence Fund (EDF) program were discussed,
  • the work schedule was presented,
  • initial technical discussions took place,
  • participants visited the university’s facilities.

It was the first step in the collaborative implementation of the project by the international consortium.

International Collaboration Under the EDF

SNADE is implemented by partners across Europe:

  • Universität der Bundeswehr München – consortium leader
  • Agriclima Consulting AB
  • Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity
  • RB Defence Kestrel Division Sp. z o.o.
  • Logiicdev GmbH
  • Universita Campus Bio Medico di Roma

The project is fully funded by the European Defence Fund.

SNADE, along with the projects NAVISENSE-X, ORIGAMI, and SWARMER, is part of the EDF Technological Challenge organized by the ORDEAL project consortium, focused on resilient autonomous drone navigation.

Role of Łukasiewicz – AI in the SNADE Project

Łukasiewicz – AI is responsible for machine learning activities and leads one of the work packages. The institute contributes experience from defense-related projects and expertise in artificial intelligence.

Learn More About SNADE

Further information about the SNADE project and other initiatives can be found in the “Projects” section.

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