On 24 February 2026, we had the pleasure of participating in the meeting organized by the Foundation for Polish Science (FNP) for beneficiaries of the International Research Agendas Programme (IRAP). During the event, our project leader, Prof. Marcin Kuźniak, delivered a short presentation on the newly awarded project “Astrocent – Particle Astrophysics Technology Centre.”
This project, implemented at the Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center of the Polish Academy of Sciences, has received European Union funding under the International Research Agendas Programme, financed by the European Funds for a Smart Economy (#MAB FENG) programme.
The overarching goal of the project is to develop breakthrough, highly scalable and multi-channel detection systems for scientific and commercial applications. The technologies being developed are crucial for research into the biggest questions of modern physics (including dark matter, neutrinos and gravitational waves), while also opening up new opportunities in areas such as medicine, security, environmental and climate monitoring, renewable energy, and seismology (including early-warning systems).
Expected results:
Prototypes/demonstrators of new detector technologies, increased technology readiness for selected solutions, and strengthened R&D capacity and international collaboration.
Project leader: Dr hab. Marcin Kuźniak
Total project value: 34 046 400,00 PLN
European Funds contribution: 34 046 400,00 PLN
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