Lake Iron Bridge project “Processing of flotation waste into mineral market products”.
As we reported, the Cluster plans to actively participate in a project on the possibility of using flotation waste from, among other things, Iron Bridge Lake in the areas:
- Recovery of metals and non-metals – conducting research activities aimed at recovering secondary raw materials from flotation waste deposits.
- Application in construction – developing the possibility of converting mineral fractions into full-value building materials.
- Agricultural applications – development of technologies that allow the use of processed waste as mineral fertilizer components.
At this stage, the Cluster has stepped up its efforts to obtain the approvals necessary to launch the project.
Photo: Żelazny Most Lake (full name: “Żelazny Most” Mining Waste Disposal Facility)
Research and development projects involving Krajowa Grupa Spożywcza S.A. and members of the Polish Basalt Technologies Cluster.
Krajowa Grupa Spożywcza S.A. is cooperating with members of the Polish Basalt Technologies Cluster in the area of innovative research and development projects.
As planned and in cooperation with Lukasiewicz – INS, a project application for MUD DECO was submitted in September.
The BEETPACK project – “Innovative use of sugar beet biomass for the production of biodegradable packaging materials and modifiers – as biodegradants for plastics” (KPOD.01.13-IW.10-000U/25), submitted in April, is under evaluation. Currently, in cooperation with Lukasiewicz – IPC , documentation is being prepared for submission of an application for funding from the FENG fund.
Due to the limited resources of the KGS S.A. entity, the K-5 project has been postponed.
Krajowa Grupa Spożywcza S.A. is a strategic partner of the Cluster, with which it is planned to implement further innovation projects and commercialize technologies developed by the institutes of the Łukasiewicz Research Network in the next 5 years.
Preparatory work is currently underway on the assumptions for R&D projects related to increasing agricultural productivity, which will be carried out in cooperation with this entity.
Cooperation with the Space Technology Park – Research, Development and Innovation Ltd.
The Polish Basalt Technologies Cluster is developing a list of areas for potential cooperation with the Space Technology Park – Research, Development and Innovation Ltd.
Projects on the use of basalt meal in soil improvers and redivivius crop protection products .
Typical agricultural projects involving cluster members (including basalt mache producers) related to the use of basalt mache under Intervention 13.5 – GO EPI projects are being initiated.
Offer for the construction industry. Further intensification of cooperation with the Polish Construction Cluster
The Polish Basalt Technologies Cluster, in cooperation with the Łuksiewicz Business Development Center – ITECH, has been actively cooperating for several years with the Polish Construction Cluster.
It is planned to further deepen and develop cooperation in the implementation of joint initiatives, research and development projects and activities promoting modern technologies and solutions for the construction sector.
Work is underway to implement the recommendations of the Cluster Council. In particular, a model for raising funds by the Cluster is being prepared. The MODEL NAMED: “Coordination / implementation service for the principal” will consist of services:
- Needs analysis and unit customization.
- Verification of the readiness of the institution to carry out the task.
- Organizational support of the contact.
- Supervision of proper communication and implementation.
- Formal and substantive counseling (if applicable).
The implementation of the model is expected to allow the cluster to legally and transparently collect fees for bringing entities together, without violating public finance and procurement regulations. It will also allow the cluster to continue not collecting membership fees.
Preliminary work is also underway on the second element recommended by the Cluster Council, i.e. tuning the cluster’s strategy to the increasing monetization opportunities associated with the established and rapidly growing business ecosystem of the Polish Basalt Technologies Cluster. As recommended by the Cluster Council, this is to be a practical and effective implementation of widening of business ecosystem borders.
ü Personnel changes in the Supporting Entity of the Cluster Coordinator Lukasiewicz Institute – ITECH
Cluster Manager Dr. Artur Kwasniewski, who is also a member of the Cluster Council, retired from his alma mater, Lukasiewicz Institute – ITECH, in September this year.
As a result of the decision of the Cluster Coordinator and Supporting Entity, Dr. Natalia Ziemiańska, Eng. was entrusted with the function of PTB Cluster Manager. Thus, the formalities of organizational changes were completed. This will allow the smooth safeguarding of the interests of members and partners of the PTB Cluster and the uninterrupted continuation of strategic and project activities.
Dr. Ing. Natalia Zieminskaya is an experienced manager and engineer, specializing in conducting research, implementing technological innovations and optimizing industrial processes. Recently, within the framework of cooperation with Łukasiewicz Research Network – ITECH Institute of Innovation and Technology, Dr. Natalia Zieminska is engaged in areas in the field of energy and technology foresight research and ESG analytics, among others.
We thank you for your trust so far and pledge that we will make every effort to ensure the continuity and effectiveness of our initiative.
ü Dear members of the Polish Basalt Technologies Cluster, we kindly request you to send folders, catalogs, flyers and company gadgets to our headquarters.
Please send us your current folders, gadgets, catalogs, flyers in the form of printed materials, which will be available for viewing at the headquarters of the Polish Basalt Technologies Cluster and during trade fair events. In our headquarters there is a display of materials of member companies. The Polish Basalt Technologies Cluster also appears at many industry events. Each time we provide catalogs with products, services of our cluster companies. Materials in English are also welcome. Please deliver catalogs and shipments to: Polish Basalt Technologies Cluster, 87 Żelazna St., 00-897 Warszawa. Please send electronic versions of brochures, catalogs and flyers to e-mail: kptb@itech.lukasiewicz.gov.pl