Applications are now open for the second edition of the SMART LAB programme – an academic accelerator
The programme is aimed at student teams who have an idea for a product, service or technological solution and wish to assess its market potential and gain practical knowledge of entrepreneurship and business development.
Who is it for?
SMART LAB is designed for students who wish to:
- test the potential of their business idea,
- learn about the process of building a business model,
- prepare a product or service for market launch,
- gain experience in project work and start-ups,
- develop entrepreneurial skills under the guidance of experts.
Programme schedule
📅 Application deadline: 23 October 2026
🚀 Programme start date: 3 November 2026
🏁 Programme end date: 15 December 2026
Each university may nominate a maximum of two teams to take part in the programme.
Success for students from the Silesian University of Technology
In the previous edition of the programme, the project “RULA – Interactive Game Master”, representing the Silesian University of Technology, was named the best team. Thanks to their participation in SMART LAB, its creators, Daniel Ślusarz and Kinga Grabarczyk, had the opportunity to present their solution during the final of the “Kopalnia Start-upów” competition.
How to apply?
Those interested in taking part are asked to send their application to:
⚠️ Places are limited, so selection for the programme will be based on the order in which applications are received.
Further information
Details of the programme are available at:
We encourage students with innovative ideas to take advantage of this unique opportunity and develop their projects as part of the SMART LAB programme.
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