Project Team

Wojciech Kamieniecki, Ph. D.

Manager with many years of experience in management of enterprises and large projects, creator of accelerators of innovative ventures. In recent years, he has been involved in introducing modern and innovative solutions combining the worlds of science and business into the Polish and European markets.

Manager and, for many years, head of key institutions responsible for cyber security and technological development in Poland, including the Scientific and Academic Computer Network (NASK) and the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR). During his time at the helm of this agency, NCBR won the EC award for the best innovation procurement institution in the EU.

Expert in the field of modern technologies and management. Author of a number of scientific publications in the field of development strategy, enterprise management and enterprise value creation.

Ewa Zapora, Ph. D.

Assistant professor at the Department of Silviculture and Forest Use, Institute of Forest Sciences, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Bialystok University of Technology, Poland. PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, experience in assessing the impact of natural products on human and animal health as well as assessing the possibility of obtaining and using bioactive substances from forest raw materials. Author and co-author of scientific publications, patents and patent applications. R&D project manager, organizational manager of national and international research and teaching grants.

Arkadiusz Dorynek

Financial expert with over 25 years of experience in corporate finance, private equity, and strategic management.

He holds an MBA in Finance from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Gdańsk. Recognized as “CFO of the Year” in 2013, he has an impressive track record in IPO management, financial strategy development, and business transformation.

Throughout his career, Arkadiusz has held leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer for publicly traded companies like Medinice S.A., Platige Image S.A., and Multimedia Polska S.A.

His expertise spans capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. He has also contributed to the development of innovative projects, such as the commercialization of cutting-edge cardiology solutions and R&D-driven initiatives.

Agnieszka Gajewska

Civil servant, for 15 years responsible for the implementation of government programmes and strategies, expert in the Human Capital Operational Programme, Polish subject matter expert in the Council of Europe specialist group, coordinator of the European Commission's National Contact Point.

After leaving public administration, she continued working at the Research and Academic Computer Network (NASK), where she was responsible for on-line educational, marketing and promotional projects. She is enthusiastic about new technologies, e-learning and the use of multimedia in digital media marketing campaigns.

Then, she was associated with the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR), where she managed projects related to rebranding and creating a coherent image of the NCBR group. Currently director of marketing and communications at Inseqr Ltd.

Gabriela Derehajło

Law student at the Faculty of Law, University of Białystok. Beekeeping technician and passionate about beekeeping. She gained experience while working at the Meliffer Apiary, Dr. Fridhelm Wessel's company.

She knows the beekeeping market in the region very well. She is involved in the local community and volunteering. In addition, she has gained a range of professional experience in marketing and customer service.

Daniel Puch

Head of Development Department — Bialystok University of Technology (BUT). Project Manager of several dozen projects with a total value of over PLN 290 million (including POKL, POWER, POIŚ, POIR, POIG, RPOWP, PORPW, ERA-NET), in which over 25,000 participants participated.

Horizon EU & EU Funds Expert. Master Business Administration: Innovation and Data Analysis; Woodbury School of Business/SWPS/Institute of Computer Science of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Postgraduate studies: Lean Management; Bialystok University of Technology. Master's Degree: Faculty of Law; University of Bialystok.

Maciej Kamieniecki

Experienced manager with proven expertise in project management (defining project objectives, organising necessary resources and ensuring smooth and timely implementation).

Graduate of Leon Koźmiński Academy in Warsaw (Business Psychology) and postgraduate studies in project management at Warsaw School of Economics. He gained practice while working for international corporations in Warsaw and Singapore.

He has experience in both projects for private clients and public sector clients (Ministry of Finance).

“In my day-to-day work, I put emphasis on the quality and margin of the projects delivered.”

Jolanta Piekut, Prof., Ph. D.

Professor BUT at the Department of Agri-Food Engineering and Environmental Management, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Bialystok University of Technology, Poland. PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, Assoc. Prof. in agricultural engineering, scientific and research activities: food chemistry, biochemistry, quality and safety of natural products, agricultural and food waste management.

Author and co-author of scientific publications and patent applications, R&D project manager, organizational manager of national and international research and teaching grants. Currently the Vice-Dean for Students Affairs and Education at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Bialystok University of Technology.

Sławomir Bakier

Director of Institute of Forest Sciences, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Bialystok University of Technology, Poland. Professor of agricultural sciences. Author and co-author of scientific publications, patents and patent applications. R&D project manager, organizational manager of national and international research and teaching grants.

Magdalena Przybyło, Ph.D., Eng.

Experienced scientist and manager. Researcher and academic lecturer at the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Wrocław University of Technology.

Creator and CEO of Lipid Systems sp. z o.o., a pharmaceutical company founded and operating in Wrocław, manufacturing and introducing drugs and supplements to the Polish and global market. Expert in the legal procedure related to the production and sale of supplements and drugs, and has implemented numerous scientific and research grants.

Marek Wołkowycki

Senior scientific and technical specialist at the Department of Silviculture and Forest Utilization, Institute of Forest Sciences, forester, expert with 35 years of practical experience in forest botany and phytosociology, forest phytopathology and mycology.

Expert in analysis and description of the processes leading to the disappearance of rare and protected species in naturally valuable habitats, included in the Natura 2000 Convention.

Eugene Yurchenko

Researcher, associate professor at Institute of Forest Sciences, Department of Silviculture and Forest Use, Białystok University of Technology, Poland. PhD in biological sciences (botany and mycology), with experience in obtaining pure cultures of fungi from the environment, cultivation of mycelial fungi, storage of cultures, and fungi species identification. Author and co-author of about 120 scientific publications.