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BioFuture Challenge

Competition for postgraduate studies organized by SGGW & Polpharma Biologics

Effective knowledge transfer between science and business is key to driving innovation in biotechnology.
That’s why Polpharma Biologics and Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) invites you to take part in the unique BioFuture Challenge, a competition that offers a chance to bridge theory with hands-on experience in the production and commercialization of biosimilar medicines.

What are the rewards?

Two fully-funded places in the postgraduate program
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: development and production of biosimilar drugs

Why are these studies important?

  1. The curriculum is geared toward practical skills and cutting-edge knowledge in biotechnology.
  2. It bridges theoretical foundations with hands-on experience – essential for understanding innovation in biotechnology.
  3. Courses are taught by experienced industry professionals and academic researchers.
  4. It’s ideal for those aiming to build a career in the dynamic field of biotechnology.

What should you do to participate in the competition?

1

Choose a competition topic:

Choose a competition topic:

Next-Generation Antibodies: Bispecifics and Beyond

or

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Biotechnology

2

Send your competition entry:
Send your competition entry to bio.future.challenge@polpharmabiologics.com by April 30.

In the body of your e-mail, specify the topic of your choice.

3

Send your completed work:
Send your completed work by May 30, 2025 to: bio.future.challenge@polpharmabiologics.com

4

Results will be announced:
Results will be announced June 17, 2025!

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Who will evaluate the submissions?

Expert Committee:

  1. Prof. Marcin Filipecki – representing SGGW – decisive vote
  2. Prof. Katarzyna Wiktorska – representing SGGW
  3. Konstantin Matentzoglu – representing Polpharma Biologics
  4. Alicja Kryczało-Lara – representing Polpharma Biologics
  5. Srdjan Picuric – representing Polpharma Biologics

What will the jury take into account when evaluating the submissions?

Competition criteria:

  1. Compatibility with the competition theme
  2. Innovation and originality
  3. Scientific accuracy and relevance
  4. Quality of argumentation and analysis

NOTE: Competition entries must be prepared in English

Competition Regulations

You can find the full terms and conditions, evaluation criteria, information on personal data processing (GDPR), and copyright transfer here: Download the regulations

Formats of Competition Submissions

  1. Written essay:
    text document (.doc, .docx, .pdf) maximum 10 A4 pages, Times New Roman font, size 12, spacing 1.5.
  2. Presentation:
    in PowerPoint (.ppt, .pptx) or PDF, maximum 8 slides
  3. Podcast:
    maximum 15 minutes (MP3, WAV)
  4. Video:
    maximum 8 minutes (MP4, MOV or AVI)