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Uni boffins create life-saving search and rescue system which differentiates how people move

The Search and Rescue Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (SARUAV) produces images taken from unmanned aircraft to automatically assist in search operations by showing rescuers potential sites on map reports. University of Wrocław

After identifying an area where the missing person might be, the system from the University of Wrocław scientists uses mathematical models to take into account the specifics of the person who is missing as well as data about the coverage and shape of the terrain.

Hot of the press: company comes up with country’s first printed house

The 3D printing technique could slash building costs by as much as 50 percent.

Startup looks to take on cashless payment market with new product using Bluetooth

Neontri’s primary product Jiffee is a mobile payment authorization platform but unlike the widely successful Blik, also designed in Poland, Jiffee uses Bluetooth technology instead of NFC.

App-y days! Pals invent new app that lets employees get paid early

Technologists Piotr Smoleń and Daniel Wartołowski are hoping to turn the phrase ‘pay day comes early’ into reality with their new Symmetrical finance app.

Too cool for school! Polish edutech apps proving a global hit

With school back TFN’s Nick Westerby looks at some of the Polish educational apps making waves around the world.

From toy shop to workshop: Warsaw’s iconic ‘Children’s House’ apartment store becomes innovation hub

In addition to the toy shop, the building will host a hub of entrepreneurialism playing host to an exhibition and workshop space for start-ups, innovation and new technologies. TFN attended the official opening of the Central Technology House, to learn more about the future of Polish Innovations.

Take your breath away: app measuring air pollution goes global

The Airly app monitors air pollution and can even predict when will be the best and worst times to be out and about.

Three new e-banks set to enter market

The three banks will join a plethora of fintech start-ups operating from Poland or powered by Polish ingenuity.

Google this: Pole gets top job at the internet giant

Hyrniewicz-Bieniek will head Google’s global network of startups.

Polish start ups to get access to new EU-backed investment fund

Managed by a Warsaw venture capital firm the fund will focus on sectors such as fintech and mobility.

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Documentary makers race to raise cash for Oscars nomination

The documentary describes Warsaw University archaeology professor Andrzej Niwiński’s life-long search in the Valley of King’s for the hidden tomb of 11th century BC Egyptian ruler Herhor. 

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Moving on down the line: how a narrow-gauge railway staved off economic death to become the heart of a community

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