Nestlé Polska announces the second edition of the #NestleDlaNauki program. Its goal is to support Polish scientific communities in creating innovative solutions within the food chain. In the 2025/2026 academic year, students and PhD candidates will tackle challenges related to water resources in a regenerative food system. As part of the #NestleDlaNauki Ideathon, which will take place on November 22–23, 2025, at the University of Łódź, students will work on solutions promoting responsible consumer behavior.
The second edition of #NestleDlaNauki started on October 1
The program consists of two pillars: the autumn IDEATHON and research grants awarded in the following spring. The first activity – the IDEATHON – will take place on November 22-23, 2025, at the Training and Conference Center of the University of Łódź.
Applications are open until October 31, 2025, via the form available at www.nestledlanauki.pl/ideathon Teams of 2-4 students are invited to apply and participation will be determined by the order of submissions.
The IDEATHON will focus on developing innovative solutions that promote responsible consumer behavior in the context of water resources. Winners with the most promising ideas will receive attractive prizes, including participation in the foodtech.ac development program, 10 000 PLN and two honorable mentions of 5 000 PLN each.
“Nestlé supports innovation and the growth of young talent in Poland through the #NestleDlaNauki program, with IDEATHON as one of its key components. This event, organized for the second time, gives students an opportunity to demonstrate creativity and design groundbreaking solutions with real-world applications in the food chain. During the event in Łódź, students will be able to experiment, create and develop their ideas under the guidance of experts and practitioners. We believe that fresh perspectives are crucial for generating solutions that go beyond traditional frameworks,” – says Blanka Mellova, Program Coordinator of #NestleDlaNauki.
Participants will have two days to develop their projects. The ideas will be presented before a Program Council composed of experts from academia and business, including:
Prof. Anna Dąbrowska (SGH Warsaw School of Economics)
Prof. Krystyna Gutkowska (Warsaw University of Life Sciences)
Prof. Tomasz Okruszko, DSc Eng. (Warsaw University of Life Sciences)
Prof. Katarzyna Przybyłowicz (University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn)
Prof. Magdalena Rudzińska (Poznań University of Life Sciences)
Dr. hab. Magdalena Urbaniak (University of Łódź)
and also:
Dr. Kamil Jawgiel (President, Hydroni Foundation)
Michał Mądry (Partner, Foodtech.ac and JP Weber)
Representing Nestlé Polska:
Aleksander Wasilewski (CEO, Nestlé Polska)
Blanka Mellova (Program Coordinator, #NestleDlaNauki)
Agata Kruszec (Sustainability Manager, Nestlé Polska)
Rafał Wróblewski (Business Executive Officer, Nestlé Waters Poland)
More information at www.nestledlanauki.pl
About Nestlé
Nestlé is one of Poland’s leading food sector companies, with a portfolio of nearly 1 600 products and almost 70 brands, employing over 6 000 people across 8 locations. Over the past 30 years, Nestlé has become a key player in Poland’s economy, contributing to innovation and acting as a trusted partner for local communities.
The company continues to evolve, focusing on new product offerings, innovation and sustainable development. It nurtures well-known Polish brands such as Winiary, Bobo Frut and Nałęczowianka, while giving Polish consumers access to globally recognized names such as Gerber, Garden Gourmet, Nescafé and Nespresso. In recent years, Nestlé has expanded into dietary supplements, including Vital Proteins and Solgar, reflecting its strategic direction.
Nestlé Polska is a knowledge-driven company that values its employees, empowering them to influence and shape the future. It offers diverse career development opportunities both in Poland and abroad within the global organization.
Nestlé’s mission is to unlock the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone – today and for generations to come.
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