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18th International Invention and Innovation Show INTARG^® 2025

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17th International Invention and Innovation Show INTARG^® 2024

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16th International Invention and Innovation Show INTARG^® 2023

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The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 

'We are delighted that INTARG® 2023 was a great success and for being able to be associated with this event that benefits innovators and businesses alike.'

Marco Aleman

Patent Office of the Republic of Poland

'I am pleased to extend my honorary patronage to the 17th edition of the International Invention and Innovation Show INTARG^® At the same time, I feel certain that so far positive effects of the mentioned initiative are contributing to popularizing the achievement of numerous entities involved in the creation and implementation of innovative solutions. This is conducive to the establishment of fruitful contacts between the circles of science, business, and industry, whose cooperation is necessary for the further development of the Polish economy.'

President of Patent Office of the Republic of Poland Edyta Demby-Siwek

International Federation of Inventors' Associations - IFIA

'All events must follow the IFIA events roll and do something that your organization will do. I would like to inform you that the IFIA fully support you and the INTARG for future.'

Alireza Rastegar

World Invention Intellectual Property Associations

'Thank you very much for your kind support for WIIPA, we are really appreciating it! To be honest, this year INTARG it is the best European expo which we haven’t ever join it before! thanks for offer me so many nice experience for the expo, city tour and special help for us.'

Eddie Shih

National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT):
'I would like to congratulate on your successful event. We're really happy that we joined the INTARG this year and we had a pleasant stay in Poland.'

Dr. Wiparat De-ong

Professor Habilitated Augustinn Semenescu, University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest:
'As a winner of 21 edition of LEADER OF INNOVATION INTARG 2023 CONTEST, I want to express my gratitude to President Barbara von Haller de Hallenburg and her team for the professional way of organizing this invention show. Each year INTARG provide new experiences and it is an excellent event that worth a lot to be participant. So, dear inventors I invite you to “ taste” INTARG! All the best to all'.

Professor Habilitated AugustinnSemenescu

Yana Cheishvili, Head of the international department in UNESCO Center Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine:

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to participate in the 16th International Invention and Innovation Show INTARG® 2023. It was an enriching experience, and our team is honored to have been a part of such a prestigious event. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation for the high level of organization and professionalism exhibited by your team. The support and promotion of innovations and inventions at INTARG® are commendable. The comprehensive program, including discussion panels, B2B meetings, networking opportunities, and artistic performances, created a pleasant atmosphere conducive to fruitful interactions and collaborations. I would like to congratulate you on the upcoming INTARG® 2024. The inclusion of this event as part of the 'Katowice European City of Science 2024' program is truly an honor. It showcases the significance of scientific research and innovation in shaping the future of our world. Our team is already looking forward to participating in INTARG® 2024. Once again, I express my deepest appreciation for the opportunity to be a part of INTARG® 2023. It was a privilege to showcase our innovations and inventions and connect with like-minded individuals in the field. Thank you for your tireless efforts in organizing such a remarkable event.  

Industrial Property Office, Patent Information Department

'It was a pleasure for us to take part in this great event.'

Eva Krovakova

Prof Dr Abdulsada A.Rahi, Dean of College of Science Wasit University, Iraq:

Many thanks for your noble feelings and assistance. We are very happy and interest for attending highly valuable Scientific Show.

The 18 edition of INTARG® 2025

INTARG® 2025 in numbers:

• support of 30 high-ranking Polish and international institutions and organizations
• 298 stationary and online exhibitors from 38 countries: Australia, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Philippines, France, Greece, Spain, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Yemen, Canada, Korea, Laos, Lithuania, Latvia, Macau, Malaysia, Morocco, Germany, Poland, Romania, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Thailand, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates.
• 268 inventions and innovations
• 53 jurors from 18 countries, representing the world of science, industry and business
• 8 conferences and discussion panels etc. with the participation of representatives of science and business
• 2304 visitors

The International Invention and Innovation Show INTARG® is a networking platform for promoting innovative products, technologies, and services from various industries and fields. The event showcases the potential and achievements of technological and scientific thought, i.e., inventions, technologies, and managerial services for industry and the economy. The prestigious electronic title of City of Science 2024, available through Katowice, confirms that the location of this event in the capital of the Upper Silesian-Zagłębie Metropolis (GZM) was the most appropriate venue for events showcasing the future of the world based on innovation and scientific research. The event program will include a competition with high-ranking prizes and medals, networking meetings, and other events. During the Show, participants will have the opportunity to participate in thematic panels on the synergy of science and industry, knowledge and technology transfer, as well as a model for sharing scientific research and implementations in publications.

INDUSTRIES THAT EMERGED:

• Environment / Ecology / Sustainability
• Biotechnology / Nanotechnology / Chemistry
• Industry (Industrial Machinery and Equipment, Engineering, Metallurgy, Electricity and Electronics, Energy, Textiles, Food, Construction)
• Transportation and Logistics (Automotive, Aerospace and Maritime, Packaging, Storage, etc.)
• IT
• Health and Medicine; Healthy Food
• Social Care, Social Work, Social Services
• Safety and Accessibility
• Social Innovation
• Sports, Rehabilitation, Recreation, Physical Education, Tourism, Fitness
• Education and Pedagogy
• Everyday Objects (Jewelry, Hobbies, Decorations/Design, Games/Toys, Home and Garden)
• Services / Consulting / Insurance / Finance / Management
• New Business and Organizational Models and the 'Young Inventor' category

ZONES

The INTARG® 2026 trade show space is divided into zones:

• exhibition, with industry, national, and institutional stands, and the Young Inventor & Start-up International and TOP Invention Exchange sectors
• Conferences and Panel Discussions
• Networking

START-UP INTERNATIONAL & YOUNG INVENTOR

presentation of innovative products created by young and creative entrepreneurs and school students.

TOP INVENTIONS EXCHANGE

Presentation of solutions awarded at the international invention show in 2025.

CONFERENCES, DISCUSSION PANELS

Discussing important issues for the synergy of science and economy, technology transfer, and the creation of friendly innovation ecosystems. The conference block program will be announced soon.

NETWORKING

International B2B meetings. More about B2B in the dedicated section of this event.

2026 CONFERENCE PROGRAM

The conference and panel discussions address key topics related to the synergies between science and business, in the creation of new technologies and innovative solutions in all areas of life, from industry to medicine. Training and workshops on intellectual property protection are also included. Admission is free.

International B2B meetings

are an excellent opportunity to establish new business contacts, acquire international partners, and achieve market success.

They will be held at the exhibitor's booth or in the B2B zone, as well as online for partners unable to travel to Katowice. Participation in these meetings is FREE. The number of participants (bidders) is limited, and INTARG® exhibitors will have priority.

INTARG® exhibitors will have the opportunity to submit their solutions (technologies, products, and services) to the INTARG® competition, where they will be evaluated by an international jury.

Main criteria for evaluating solutions:

level of innovation, market demand for the product, comparison with global counterparts, TRL (Technical Readiness Level), implementation and commercialization feasibility, economic and social impact, etc.

Jury Awards:

• INTARG® Grand Prix
• Best Foreign Invention
• Best INTARG® ECO Invention
• Award of the Chairman of the International Jury
• Platinum Awards
• Diamond Awards
• Honorable Mentions for solutions with a high TRL (Technical Readiness Level)
• Gold, silver, and bronze medals

Awards and distinctions sponsored by patrons and partners:

• Minister of Science (as part of the TOP Inventions Exchange)
• Polish Patent Office
• Czech Patent Office
• World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (in several categories)
• International Federation of Inventors' Associations (IFIA)
• Future Industry Platform Foundation
• Chief Technical Organization (NOT)
• Polish Chamber of Ecology
• Polish Chamber of Patent Attorneys
• National Thailand Research Council
• World Intellectual Property Association (WIIPA)
• Polonia International Foundation from Belgium
• foreign delegations from Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Korea, Indonesia, Canada, France, Iran, and Romania;
• Poland Gold Award for the Best Sustainable Invention
• Poland Gold Award for the Best Invention in Sustainable Agriculture

INTARG® is also a great opportunity to officially announce the results of the INNOVATION LEADER® and YOUNG INVENTOR competitions.

Final Gala of the 19th INTARG® 2026 International Invention and Innovation Show.

The final gala will take place on June 3, 2026. The highest-ranking awards were presented during the ceremony. All INTARG® competition results are published on the Events page.

18. INTARG® 2025 IN THE MEDIA

IFIA, WIIPA, MCK Katowice, MCK Katowice, 3DON, Polish Chamber of Ecology, INTARG 2024, 10 TIMES, Innobservator Silesia, University of Rzeszów, Targi.com, Korfanty Institute, Polish Radio Katowice, zrobotyzowany.pl, Silesian University of Technology, Research and Development, Institute.th, IZTECH, AGH University of Science and Technology, Maritime Technology Transfer Center, innobservator.pl, KIGEiT, Chemical Industry, Częstochowa University of Technology, Municipal Portal, enterprise, FOCUS ON Business, Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Częstochowa, Argonomist, Flash Information Katowice, GIPH, Silesian Medical University in Katowice, and others

We would like to inform you that as of September 1, 2024, certain organizational changes have taken place. EUROBUSINESS, the legal successor to EUROBUSINESS-HALLER, will be directly responsible for the implementation of all proposed events, becoming their main contractor. Ms. Patrycja Cecot, CEO of EUROBUSINESS, has extensive experience in event organization, gained during her time at EUROBUSINESS-HALLER. Both EUROBUSINESS-HALLER and the HALLER PRO INVENTIO FOUNDATION will continue their current activities and serve as members of the organizing committee for all ongoing projects.

The organizing committee carries out its activities in cooperation with other entities, especially the Haller Pro Inventio Foundation, through the organization of:

• INTARG® International Invention and Innovation Show in Katowice (the 19th edition will take place in 2026)
• invention promotion competitions: INNOVATION LEADER® and YOUNG INVENTOR
• Invention Fairs – honoring Polish Invention Ambassadors
• participation of scientific institutions and innovative entities in international invention fairs and trade fairs in many countries
• travel trade missions
• conferences, panels, and B2B meetings

EUROBUSINESS & EUROBUSINESS-HALLER are the official representatives in Poland of:

• international invention fairs: CONCOURS LEPINE in France, EUROINVENT in Romania, KIDE in Taiwan, JDIE in Japan, IPITEX in Thailand, ICan in Canada, INNOVERSE in the USA, IID in Indonesia, TESLA in Serbia, IDEA in Turkey, and others.
• international industry fairs: GLOBAL INDUSTRIE in France, EQUIP’HOTEL in France, PSI in Germany, VISCOM in Italy, and others.

EUROBUSINESS & EUROBUSINESS-HALLER is a member of:

The International Federation of Inventors' Associations (IFIA), the World Invention and Intellectual Property Association (WIIPA), the Polonia International Foundation, the French Federation of Manufacturers and Inventors (AIFF), the Polish Chamber of Ecology (PIE), the Regional Chamber of Commerce in Katowice (RIG), and the French Federation of Inventors (FFI).

For its work promoting Polish science and innovation internationally, the company has received numerous prestigious awards and distinctions:

• 'Meritorious for Invention' Badge / Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland, Warsaw
• Congratulatory Letter from the Minister of Economy of the Republic of Poland on the Anniversary of Pro-Export Activities, Warsaw
• Distinctions and Diplomas from the Minister of Science, Warsaw
• European Star of the Grand Officer of the Order of Invention / Belgian Decorations Committee, Belgium
• Official Order 'Pro Scienta et Innovatio' / Romanian Inventors' Forum
• Special Award for the International Promotion of Invention / Innova, Valencia
• Official Cross of the Order of Invention / French Federation of Inventors' Decorations Committee, Paris
• Award of the Ambassador of the Liège/Belgium Region, Brussels
• Honorary Medal of Adam Graczyński Award / Innovation Center of the Technology and Rationalization Club, Katowice Voivodeship Office
  'Promeritus' Award / European Community Institute for the Promotion of Commercial Activities in the Field of Invention, Brussels
• Commander's Cross of the Order of Invention / Belgian Decorations Commission, Brussels
• Diplomas of Recognition from the Minister of Science / Chairman of the Committee for Scientific Research, Warsaw