We are proud to announce that a team of researchers, consisting of: Monika Topa-Skwarczyńska, Magdalena Jankowska, Katarzyna Starzak and Joanna Ortyl, has won a gold medal at the prestigious International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (iCAN 2024). The awarded solution is an innovative, non-toxic resin with antibacterial properties, intended for the dental industry. This technology makes it possible to create temporary crowns and bridges using next-generation photocurable 3D printing.
What is iCAN? iCAN is an international invention competition organized by the Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS). The event is considered one of the most important innovations in the world, attracting inventors from all over the world. This year’s ninth edition took place online on August 24, 2024 and gathered participants from 50 countries, presenting over 600 innovative projects. iCAN offers a platform to promote inventions, exchange knowledge and gain global recognition.
More information about the competition:
- iCAN official website: www.tisias.org/ican-2024
- Media event: World Creativity & Innovation, The Patent
This distinction emphasizes the potential of Polish scientists in creating breakthrough technologies that can change the face of medicine and industry! Congratulations to the entire team for their work and well-deserved success!