Lukasiewicz Research Network - ITECH Institute of Innovation and Technology
is an interdisciplinary think tank research and advisory institute specializing in the analysis of public policies in the areas of security, energy transition and innovation ecosystems. The institute supports public administrations, EU institutions and international partners through sound analysis, technological foresight, social research and evidence-based recommendations, combining a scientific perspective with practical strategic advice.
News
What's new with us?
What Influences Public Acceptance of Autonomous Vehicles? A New Study Co-Authored by Łukasiewicz – ITECH Researchers
22-07-2026
European Security and Transatlantic Relations after the NATO Summit in Ankara – Łukasiewicz – ITECH Co-Hosts an EU Security Initiative Working Breakfast
15-07-2026
Horizon Europe Matchmaking Event at CETEF’26: Bringing Together the Communities Shaping European Innovation
15-07-2026
How to Write Winning Proposals: BPK and Łukasiewicz – ITECH Experts Strengthen Their Horizon Europe Skills
10-07-2026
New Head of the Security and Defense Innovation Center at Łukasiewicz ITECH – Welcome Maciej Gruszczyński, PhD Sc. Eng.
6-07-2026
Publications
Reports, policy papers and expert commentary
From an Investment Programme to Building a Nuclear Energy Sector. Łukasiewicz – ITECH Commentary on the Draft Update to the Polish Nuclear Power Programme
24-07-2026
Policy Brief: Between Macroeconomic Cost Assessment and a Systemic Analysis of Added Value
6-07-2026
Policy paper: “From Administering Funds to Driving Growth: The Commercialisation Compass as a Multidimensional Framework for Assessing Public Innovation Funding”
30-06-2026
From Fuel-Based to System-Based Energy. Łukasiewicz – ITECH Commentary on the NECP 2026 Update
19-06-2026
Policy Brief: “The Volatile Taiwan Strait: Economic Security Perspectives from Central Europe”
11-06-2026
Commentary: “Technological Competition Among Nations: Implications for Poland”
Our mission
Łukasiewicz – ITECH działa jako pomost między środowiskiem badawczym, administracją publiczną, biznesem i instytucjami międzynarodowymi. Naszą przewagą jest Merger zaplecza badawczego Sieci Łukasiewicz z kompetencjami właściwymi for ośrodka analityczno-doradczego: analizą polityk publicznych, opracowywaniem rekomendacji, organizowaniem debat eksperckich and: tworzeniem raportów kierowanych to decydentów.
We are part of
We are among the largest research networks in Europe. We connect 22 research institutes, in which a total of 4,500 scientists and engineers work. They are the authors of many innovative solutions that help you get ahead in business.
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Our specialty
Research directions
Defense and security
Development and implementation of modern technologies to ensure the comfort and safety of residents.
Energy transformation
Research and innovation to support renewable energy technologies, storage and energy efficiency.
Technology Analysis and Development
Evaluation and Development, which support cooperation between science and business, commercialization of research results and technology transfer to the economy.