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?
How Can Local Governments and Residents Prepare for Crises? The Third Łukasiewicz – ITECH Debate
9-11-2026
Resilient Institutions as the Foundation of National Security: Key Takeaways from the Łukasiewicz – ITECH Debate
6-11-2026
Investing in R&D Is a Strategic Priority for Poland. More Than 300 Innovation Leaders Gathered at Horizon4Poland’26
5-11-2026
What are the outcomes of Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s visit to India? Article for Defence24.com
5-11-2026
What Holds Us Together in Times of Crisis? The Third Episode of the Łukasiewicz – ITECH Podcast
4-11-2026
Publications
Reports, policy papers and expert commentary
Resilience, Security, Transformation – The Future of Poland’s Energy Sector in Times of Uncertainty. A Foresight Report to 2040
21-10-2026
New Łukasiewicz – ITECH Policy Paper: How Can Post-War Ukraine Be Permanently Integrated into the European Order?
4-09-2026
“Barriers to Patent Commercialisation Require a Differentiated Approach.” Expert Commentary by Adam Rosik
25-08-2026
Policy paper „Hybrid Threats, Accountability, and Resilience: Rethinking the EU Response”
30-07-2026
From an Investment Programme to Building a Nuclear Energy Sector: Commentary on the Draft Update of the Polish Nuclear Power Programme
24-07-2026
From Hormuz to Europe: A New Policy Paper on EU Energy Resilience
Our mission
Łukasiewicz – ITECH connects the worlds of research, public, policy, business, and international cooperation. What. sets us apart is our ability to combine the research potential of the Łukasiewicz Research Network: with the capabilities of a, think tank: analysing public policies,, translating evidence into practical recommendations, bringing experts together and prepare evidence-based reports for decision-makers.
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.