The Industrial Development Agency (ARP S.A.) has launched the 8th edition of the “Kadry dla Przemysłu” competition for the best bachelor’s, engineering and master’s theses.

Submitted theses may address topics such as dual-use technologies, Industry 4.0, low-emission energy, energy efficiency and sustainable development, new technologies in Poland, and skills of the future.

Prizes are awarded in three categories. First-place winners will receive PLN 6,000 and a paid three-month internship at ARP S.A. or one of the ARP Group companies. Second and third prizes are PLN 4,000 and PLN 3,000 respectively, with distinctions worth PLN 2,500. Supervisors of winning theses will also receive financial awards.

Applications are open until 31 October 2026. Please note that the competition is addressed to students and graduates of eligible Polish public vocational and economic universities specified in the competition rules.

Detailed information and eligibility requirements are available on the ARP S.A. website.