The Technology and Innovation Park of Pavol Jozef \u0160af\u00e1rik University in Ko\u0161ice (TIP UPJ\u0160) was established on 4 September 2017 as a strategic initiative of UPJ\u0160 to support applied research, technology transfer and innovation through cooperation between academia and industry. TIP UPJ\u0160 focuses on the fields of biomedicine, biotechnology, informatics and advanced materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An important figure in the establishment and development of TIP UPJ\u0160 was its first director prof. RNDr. Pavol Mi\u0161kovsk\u00fd, DrSc., a renowned expert in the field of biophysics and photodynamic therapy. Under his leadership, TIP UPJ\u0160 achieved significant success in building infrastructure and securing funding for projects from European Structural Funds. Prof. Mi\u0161kovsk\u00fd was awarded the “Technologist of the Year” award in 2021 for his contribution in the field of technology transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prof. RNDr. Pavol Sov\u00e1k, CSc., as the Rector of UPJ\u0160 in the period from 2015 to 2023, strongly supported the development of TIP as one of the key pillars of the University’s strategy. During his tenure, the university successfully integrated with the industrial sphere and regional government, thus contributing to stopping the brain drain from the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The continuators in the development of TIP UPJ\u0160 from 2023 are the new rector prof. Their vision is to implement current trends and processes in the field of technology transfer, applications and innovations into practice, as well as further development of cooperation with companies and enterprises not only in the Ko\u0161ice region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Main milestones and achievements of TIP UPJ\u0160 since 2017:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2017:<\/strong> official establishment of TIP UPJ\u0160 and the beginning of the first scientific research projects in the field of biomedicine and biotechnology. TIP UPJ\u0160<\/strong>, which under the leadership of prof. Mi\u0161kovsk\u00fd and with the support of prof. Sov\u00e1k established itself as a centre of excellence, today under the new leadership of the Rector prof. Daniel Pella and Director Dr. Andrej Mirossay, is entering the next stage of development as a dynamic and visionary environment for the young generation of students and scientists. In the heart of Ko\u0161ice and eastern Slovakia, with a huge potential for connecting with neighbouring countries, especially Ukraine, it is becoming a strategic catalyst for modern science, technology and innovation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
2018-2019:<\/strong> Significant investments in research infrastructure, including modern laboratory equipment for applied research and biocompatibility testing (upjs.sk).
2020:<\/strong> Award of several national and international projects, thus strengthening international collaboration and visibility of TIP UPJ\u0160.
2021:<\/strong> Opening of new laboratories for bioscience research, which strengthened the scientific and research level of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Biosciences of TIP UPJ\u0160 .
2022:<\/strong> Continued support for startups and spin-off companies through the TIP UPJ\u0160 accelerator and incubator, with support from several major companies such as SAFTRA Imagine, RVmagnetics, and DEG bioresearch .
2023:<\/strong> Development of a new type of polycaprolactone-based nanofibrous dressing solution releasing second-generation lipophosphono-toxins, effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, in collaboration with the Institute of Pharmacology, UPJ\u0160 LF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n