We have finished the international scientific conference ETHICS BY DESIGN – SHAPING SECURE INNOVATIONS. The conference took place on October 24, 2024 online. The conference partners were: Łukasiewicz Research Network – ITECH Institute of Innovation and Technology, Faculty of Philosophy University of Warsaw, Interdisciplinary Center for Ethics (INCET) at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Institute for National and International Security – INIS.

The conference began with a plenary session, followed by thematic sessions.

The “Technological Responsibility, Society, and Innovation” session was devoted to the issues of integrating ethical principles in technology design

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On the 14th of November, the CRESTIMB project showcased its ambitious plans to redefine timber construction, at the satellite event: “Towards More Sustainable European Cities”during the Horizon4Poland’24 conference. The presentation was led by PhD Eng Dariusz Łukaszewski, project coordinator at Łukasiewicz – ITECH. 

Horizon4Poland creates a space connecting entrepreneurs and leading institutions in the field of innovation in Poland with European Partnerships and foreign partners, thus increasing activity in Horizon Europe competitions. The event is organized by the Industry Contact Points of the Łukasiewicz Research Network, which support Polish entrepreneurs in

Our main goal is to integrate knowledge and activities undertaken by entities in three areas: invention, intellectual property (IP) management and commercialization of solutions. We focus on providing services and providing patent analysis reports needed at every stage of the process of creating and implementing innovations. We increase the organization’s chances of achieving success in R&D, obtaining patent protection and introducing products to markets. We also provide assessments of the innovativeness of technologies that constitute a substantive contribution to applications for project funding.

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The CRESTIMB project was featured at the ForestValue Anniversary Conference, held in Berlin on 1–2 October 2024. This special event marked the long-standing cooperation between forestry-focused funding organisations and ministries. Since 2004, through the predecessor networks WoodWisdomNet, SumForest, Foresterra, and ForestValue, over 80 European cooperation projects have been successfully funded—a milestone worth celebrating!

The CRESTIMB had its representative on the second day of the conference. Dr Stefania Fortino, project coordinator from VTT, presented key insights from the CRESTIMB. Her presentation emphasised innovative developments in sustainable timber-based construction, reflecting the project’s commitment

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In September 2024, CRESTIMB, in collaboration with ForestValue2, hosted the ForestValue2 Open Science Seminar. The event showcased open research practices within the forestry sector and featured renowned speakers such as Dr. Maria Pawlowska (VISNEA) , Dr. Rainer Krug (University of Zürich), and Sam Hall (Open Research Europe). The seminar focused on promoting open science, research transparency, and collaborative platforms aimed at increasing access to scientific data and knowledge. These initiatives are key to driving innovation and sustainable practices in forestry.

Participants were introduced to the UNESCO Open Science Toolkit, which supports

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CRESTIMB aims to develop a ground breaking timber building system for multi-storey structures with open spaces. The system will feature glue-laminated timber frames made from softwood or hardwood, combined with innovative beam-to-column connections and dowel cross-laminated timber floor panels. The project focuses on extending the system’s service life and enabling component reuse by investigating long-term performance using advanced numerical models that simulate wood behaviour under varying indoor climates. Supported by experimental testing, these models will provide crucial insights into creep deformation, moisture-induced stresses, and crack risk.

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Key Scientific and Technological Objectives

Innovative Timber Building System

CRESTIMB aims to introduce a cutting-edge timber building system, integrating moment-resisting beam-column connections reinforced with screwed-in threaded rods.

Extending Service Life to 100 Years

A major objective is to enhance the durability of the proposed timber building system, aiming for a 100-year service life under indoor conditions. This will be achieved by investigating the long-term performance of the system in response to indoor climate variations, using an advanced numerical model that simulates the rheological behaviour of wood.

Validation Through Experimental Testing

CRESTIMB will validate the improved numerical

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CRESTIMB aims to develop a ground breaking timber building system for multi-storey structures with open spaces. The system will feature glue-laminated timber frames made from softwood or hardwood, combined with innovative beam-to-column connections and dowel cross-laminated timber floor panels. The project focuses on extending the system’s service life and enabling component reuse by investigating long-term performance using advanced numerical models that simulate wood behaviour under varying indoor climates. Supported by experimental testing, these models will provide crucial insights into creep deformation, moisture-induced stresses, and crack risk.

In an era of dynamic technological changes, identifying and analyzing key trends is becoming essential for the sustainable development of the Polish economy. Which technological directions are of particular importance for the prosperity of the domestic industry, not only currently, but also in a broader perspective? How to effectively manage innovations to support this development? In the latest publication entitled “Innovation governance in Poland. Technological trends with an outlook to 2030”, the Łukasiewicz – ITECH research team: Dr. Piotr Lewandowski, Joanna Grudowska and Dominik Zieliński, conducted an analysis of technological