About Warsaw Innovation University

Building a legacy of excellence, innovation, and impact

Our Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To be a global leader in innovation-centered education that empowers students to create solutions for the world's most pressing challenges through technology, creativity, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Our Mission

To provide transformative education that integrates cutting-edge technology, industry partnerships, and innovative teaching methods to prepare leaders who drive positive change in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Our Story

Founded in 2025, Warsaw Innovation University (WIU) is Poland's newest premier institution dedicated to addressing the challenges of our rapidly changing world through innovation, technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The concept for WIU emerged in 2022 when a group of visionary educators, industry leaders, and government officials recognized the need for a new kind of university that could bridge the gap between traditional education and the rapidly evolving demands of the global innovation economy.

After two years of extensive planning, curriculum development, and recruitment of world-class faculty, Warsaw was selected as the ideal location for this groundbreaking institution due to its growing reputation as a European technology hub and its strategic position at the crossroads of Eastern and Western Europe.

Although we are a new institution, our founding team brings decades of experience from leading universities worldwide, united by a shared vision to create an educational experience that breaks traditional boundaries and prepares students for the future. Our academic model was developed through consultation with industry partners, technology innovators, and educational experts to ensure relevance, quality, and impact.

As we prepare to welcome our inaugural class in Summer 2025, we are committed to establishing WIU as a beacon of innovation in higher education and a catalyst for technological advancement and social progress in Poland and beyond.

Our Values

Innovation

We embrace new ideas, approaches, and technologies to advance learning and discovery. We foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement that drives progress in education and research.

Excellence

We uphold the highest standards in education, research, and institutional practices. We are committed to academic rigor while embracing innovative approaches that enhance learning outcomes and research impact.

Inclusivity

We foster a diverse and supportive community where everyone can thrive and contribute. We believe that innovation flourishes in environments where multiple perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences converge.

Collaboration

We believe in the power of partnership and interdisciplinary approaches to solve complex problems. We actively build bridges between academic disciplines, industries, and cultures to create holistic solutions.

Sustainability

We are committed to environmental stewardship and creating sustainable solutions for the future. We incorporate principles of sustainability into our campus operations, research focus, and educational programs.

Integrity

We act with honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility in all that we do. We hold ourselves accountable and strive to make decisions that reflect our commitment to ethical leadership and social responsibility.

Strategic Objectives

Our five-year strategic plan is built around the following key objectives that guide our institutional development and priorities.

Educational Innovation

Develop and implement innovative curricula, teaching methods, and learning environments that prepare students for rapidly evolving technological fields and foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Research Excellence

Establish world-class research centers that address global challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration, breakthrough technologies, and partnerships with industry and government organizations.

Global Engagement

Build international partnerships and networks that facilitate knowledge exchange, research collaboration, and student mobility, positioning WIU as a global hub for innovation and technological advancement.

Industry Integration

Foster deep connections with industry through collaborative research, internship programs, industry-sponsored projects, and participation of industry experts in curriculum development and teaching.

Community Impact

Contribute to the economic and social development of Warsaw and Poland through technology transfer, entrepreneurship support, community engagement initiatives, and workforce development programs.

Leadership Team

Dr. Aleksander Nowak

Dr. Aleksander Nowak

President

Former VP of Research at MIT and pioneer in artificial intelligence, Dr. Nowak brings 25 years of experience in academic leadership and a vision for innovation-driven education. His work on machine learning algorithms has been instrumental in advancing AI applications in healthcare and sustainable energy.

Dr. Maria Kowalska

Dr. Maria Kowalska

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Internationally recognized researcher in sustainable technologies with extensive experience in curriculum development and academic innovation. Dr. Kowalska previously served as Dean of Engineering at Stanford University and has led major research initiatives in renewable energy and environmental engineering.

Dr. Jan Wójcik

Dr. Jan Wójcik

Dean of Research

Award-winning computer scientist and former research director at Google, specializing in machine learning and computational theory. Dr. Wójcik's groundbreaking work on neural networks has been published in top academic journals and has led to several patents and technological innovations in data analytics.

Dr. Elena Pavlova

Dr. Elena Pavlova

Vice President for Innovation and Partnerships

With a background in both academia and industry, Dr. Pavlova has successfully bridged the gap between theoretical research and practical applications. She previously served as Chief Innovation Officer at a Fortune 500 technology company and holds numerous patents in digital communication technologies.

Join Our Journey

Be part of building a new kind of university from the ground up. Whether as a student, faculty member, staff, or partner, there are many ways to contribute to the WIU vision.

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