We cordially invite employees, PhD students, students, and graduates of the Silesian University of Technology to participate in the “My Idea for Business” competition. This is a unique opportunity to develop innovative ideas and take a conscious step toward implementing your own business venture.

Why is it worth it?

The competition promotes projects using sustainable technologies and creating innovative products and services. Initiatives implemented in previous editions have significantly contributed to the increase of investment attractiveness and competitiveness of the region.

Who can apply?

• Employees, PhD students, students of the Silesian University of Technology (individually or as a team),
• graduates of universities who have not taken up employment until the announcement of the recruitment.

Support for participants:

As part of the competition, we provide:

• workshops on creating a business plan,
• individual consultations with an entrepreneurship advisor,
• meetings with industry experts.

The stages of the competition:

Stage 1: Providing the idea

24 November – 17 December 2025
- Sending the application form with a short description of the idea to the following address: kariera@polsl.pl or delivering it in person (Gliwice,  20 Konarskiego Street,  , Room 106).
The results of the stage will be communicated by 22 December 2025.

Stage 2: Submitting a business plan

December 23, 2025 – February 27, 2026
 – Delivery of a full business plan by email or in person.

Stage 3: Evaluation of business plans

March 2 – March 31, 2026
- The projects will be evaluated in terms of innovation, reality of assumptions, effectiveness, and marketing plan. The results will be sent to the participants via e-mail.

Do contact us!

Student Career Office in Gliwice 20 Konarskiego Street, Room 106
tel. 32 237 20 75 / 697 774 240
Hours: Mon-Wed: 08:00-17:00   Thu - Fri:  08:00-16:00

Student Career Office in Zabrze 26, Roosevelta Street, building A, room 117
tel. 697 774 240
Hours:  Tuesday 8:00–16:00

Student Career Office in KATOWICE 8 Krasińskiego Street, Room 0105
tel. 32 603 40 06
Hours:  Thursday 8:00–16:00

Competition website: https://www.polsl.pl/bk/konkurs-moj-pomysl-na-biznes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pomyslnabiznesPS