AGP Executive Report

Nuclear Power: Westinghouse and Poland have begun procuring long-lead items for the country’s first nuclear plant; a separate joint venture is planned for a six-unit small modular reactor plant. Semiconductors: Poland and Taiwan have launched cooperation on gallium nitride chips, a partnership that could deepen Poland’s role in advanced chip technologies. Biotechnology: UK-based Mycofeast has acquired Daisy Lab, linking the precision-fermentation company with industrial production capacity in Poland and the US to scale animal-free proteins. Space Technology: Armenia and Poland are exploring space-sector cooperation, including satellite systems, following a visit by Armenia’s foreign minister to a Polish space technology company.

Nuclear Energy: Poland has begun procuring long-lead components for its first nuclear plant, a step aimed at keeping the Lubiatowo-Kopalino project on track to deliver power in 2036. Semiconductors: Poland and Taiwan have launched cooperation on gallium-nitride chips, a key material for advanced electronics. Space Technology: Polish optics company Scanway has joined the International Astronautical Federation to expand its global reach. Digital Safety: Poland called on major tech platforms to act faster on violent online content after school attacks; officials said platforms removed or restricted only 30 of 89 posts flagged by authorities.

Undersea Technology: Sweden agreed to lease Poland the HMS Södermanland submarine through 2032, providing a bridge for crew training and naval capability ahead of new A26 submarines. Nuclear Power: Westinghouse placed initial orders for Poland’s planned AP1000 plant, while a separate joint venture is pursuing a six-unit small modular reactor project. Semiconductors: Poland and Taiwan launched cooperation on gallium-nitride chips, a key material for power electronics and communications. Space Technology: Polish spacetech firm KP Labs raised €4.42 million to expand AI data processing in orbit; Wrocław-based Scanway joined the International Astronautical Federation to build global links for its optical systems. Digital Infrastructure: Cisco opened a network-testing centre in Kraków, and Orange tested its Mili-Guard critical-infrastructure system with Łódź.

Nuclear Energy: Polish firms SGE and ZE PAK plan a joint venture for up to six small modular reactors at Pątnów, repurposing a coal plant site. Semiconductors: Poland and Taiwan have launched cooperation on gallium-nitride chips. Defence Technology: Norway’s Kongsberg plans to build an anti-drone factory in Poland. Health Tech: VitVio is bringing its AI-powered surgical system to University Clinical Centre Gdańsk. Space Tech: Polish spacetech firm KP Labs raised €4.42 million to scale its in-orbit AI data processing. STEM Education: Coding Giants secured up to €6 million to expand its coding education platform internationally.

Space and AI: Polish spacetech firm KP Labs raised €4.42 million to expand its in-orbit AI data processing, while Gdańsk’s University Clinical Centre is bringing VitVio’s AI-powered surgical system into operating rooms. Defence Technology: Norway’s Kongsberg plans to build an anti-drone factory in Poland, as Sikorski challenged Elon Musk over Starlink restrictions disrupting Ukrainian military operations. Digital Infrastructure: Cisco opened a network-testing centre in Kraków, and Łódź is testing Orange’s Mili-Guard system to protect critical infrastructure. A cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration controllers also affected Poland, highlighting the risks of poorly secured connected equipment. STEM and Energy: Warsaw-based Coding Giants secured up to €6 million to expand its STEM education platform internationally. Westinghouse has placed initial orders for a Polish nuclear plant, as the country’s nuclear programme advances.

Space Technology: Polish spacetech firm KP Labs has raised €4.42 million to expand its AI systems for processing satellite data in orbit, reducing the need to send large volumes of information back to Earth. AI in Healthcare: VitVio is bringing its AI-powered surgical operating system to University Clinical Centre Gdańsk, applying 3D technology in operating rooms. Kraków Tech: Cisco has opened a customer-experience lab where businesses can test network upgrades, including systems for AI and machine-learning workloads, before deployment. STEM Education: Warsaw-based Coding Giants has secured up to €6 million to expand its coding education platform internationally. Defence Technology: Norwegian firm Kongsberg plans to build an anti-drone factory in Poland, adding to the country’s growing role in European defence production.

Nuclear Power: Poland advanced its nuclear plans, signing an agreement for a second plant and ordering long-lead AP1000 components. Energy Storage: Construction has begun on Tavion’s 40 MWh battery park in Poland. Space and Cybersecurity: Armenia’s foreign minister visited a Polish space-technology company as the countries explored cooperation; Latvia and Poland also signed a cybersecurity pact. Digital Security: Poland’s Pegasus spyware scandal remains under scrutiny, with fresh reporting on the surveillance of political opponents. Critical Infrastructure: A cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe affected stores in Poland, exposing risks from older, internet-connected controllers. Drone Supply Chains: Ukraine’s expanding drone industry still depends heavily on Chinese electronics, a vulnerability with implications for European defence.

Space Technology: Armenia’s foreign minister visited Polish firm Creotech Instruments to hear about its satellite programmes and explore cooperation. Cybersecurity: Poland and Latvia signed a pact to share threat information and coordinate training and operations. Separately, Polish prosecutors say Israeli spyware maker NSO Group retained technical access to data collected through Pegasus, deepening scrutiny of Poland’s past surveillance. Energy: Tavion began construction of a 40 MWh battery park in Poland, while the country ordered long-lead components for its planned AP1000 nuclear project. Gaming: Polish studio One More Level launched Valor Mortis, its first wholly owned game IP, on consoles and PC, with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass. Critical Infrastructure: A fire at a Starlink site in central Poland is being investigated as possible sabotage; suspects have been detained in Germany.

Nuclear Energy: Poland has ordered long-lead components for its planned AP1000 reactors, an early step toward construction. Cybersecurity: Hackers disrupted supermarket refrigeration systems in France, with possible impacts reported in Poland; the extent of any Polish damage is unclear. Energy Technology: Danfoss opened a Polish plant for district-energy equipment, while R.Power completed equipment placement at its Jedwabno battery project and Tavion began building battery parks. Space Security: Two suspects were arrested in Germany over an alleged arson attempt at a Polish Starlink ground station; Polish officials blame Russian intelligence. Digital Cooperation: Poland and Armenia agreed to deepen business links in high technology and digital services.

Digital Infrastructure: Colt is expanding fibre capacity in Warsaw and other European cities to serve growing AI and cloud demand. Energy Technology: Poland has ordered long-lead components for its AP1000 nuclear project; R.Power has placed battery equipment at Jedwabno, while Tavion has started building battery parks. Danfoss has also opened a Polish plant for district-energy equipment. Cybersecurity: Polish prosecutors say data collected from phones using Pegasus was transmitted abroad and accessible to its Israeli maker, NSO Group. Separately, researchers say an AI-assisted hacking campaign compromised organizations in Poland, while stealing more than 628,000 records from Ukrainian victims.

Nuclear Energy: South Korean firms could still join Poland’s second nuclear project as suppliers or construction partners, despite Seoul stepping back from direct bidding. Poland plans to choose a technology and strategic partner in 2027. Telecom Research: Poland’s Łukasiewicz–Institute of Communications (IL PIB) has signed a cooperation deal with energy operator Energa-Operator, linking telecom R&D with the power sector. Space Technology: Poland has launched a €114 million fund to support space-tech companies. Energy Storage: Actis has acquired a 1.14-GWh battery-storage portfolio in Poland from DTEK’s DRI. Nuclear Supply Chain: Poland has begun ordering long-lead components for its first AP1000 reactor.

Space and R&D: Poland is seeking deeper technology, research and space ties with India ahead of Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s expected visit later this month. The agenda includes links between Poland’s Łukasiewicz research network and Indian institutes, alongside a goal of lifting annual trade to $10 billion. Energy Technology: Poland’s telecom R&D institute IL PIB has signed a cooperation agreement with energy operator Energa-Operator. Space Investment: Poland has launched a €114 million fund to support space technology firms. Nuclear Power: The country has begun ordering long-lead components for its first AP1000 nuclear reactor. Defence Innovation: A new counter-drone system for Poland is designed to navigate without GPS.

Defence Technology: Sweden plans to deploy a Patriot unit in southeastern Poland in December to protect the Rzeszów hub supplying Ukraine. AI & Logistics: An AI-powered automated returns system is launching in Germany and Poland, developed by Sereact, Zalando and CEVA Logistics. Energy Research: A study involving Adam Mickiewicz University finds that prioritising offshore wind could leave EU rare-earth demand nearly as high as a full expansion of wind and solar. Polish Energy: Baltic Power has installed all 76 turbines at its offshore wind project, while the government has confirmed delays to Poland’s nuclear power plant construction. Cybersecurity: Researchers say thousands of European solar and wind systems are exposed online, raising concerns about the security of energy infrastructure.

Air Defence: Sweden will deploy a Patriot unit to southeastern Poland in December to protect the Rzeszów hub, a key route for aid to Ukraine. Telecom R&D: Polish research institute IL PIB has signed a cooperation agreement with Energa-Operator, joining telecom expertise with energy-grid operations. Energy: Poland’s government has confirmed delays to its planned nuclear power stations, putting the schedule for new nuclear capacity in question. Cybersecurity: Researchers found thousands of European wind and solar systems exposed online, raising concerns about the security of renewable-energy infrastructure. Space: A Polish astronaut has called for greater international cooperation in space exploration.

Space Technology: Poland has launched a €114 million fund to back space-tech firms, aiming to strengthen the country’s growing space sector. Energy Research: Telecom R&D institute IL PIB has signed a cooperation agreement with Energa-Operator, while Poland has begun ordering long-lead components for its first AP1000 nuclear plant. Grid Storage: Actis has acquired a 1.14-GWh battery storage portfolio in Poland from DTEK’s DRI, adding capacity to the country’s energy system. Defence Technology: New counter-drone turrets for Poland are designed to navigate without GPS, offering a way to operate when satellite signals are jammed. Power Links: Poland and Lithuania have agreed arrangements for the Harmony Link connection, a planned cross-border electricity link.

Telecom & Grid Technology: Poland’s telecom research institute IL PIB and Energa-Operator will work together on private 5G, satellite communications, time synchronisation and remote control of power equipment. Energy Storage: Poland is the world’s leading emerging market for grid batteries, driven by capacity auctions and demand for greater grid flexibility. Cybersecurity: US prosecutors say China-linked hacking tools scanned airports in Poland and Japan in 2022 as part of a wider campaign targeting infrastructure. Nuclear Energy: Poland has begun ordering long-lead components for its first AP1000 reactor. Space: A new €114 million fund will support Polish space-technology firms.