Poland Laboratories Future Tender

Two weeks ago we launched the Laboratoria Przyszo program under which over PLN 1 billion will go to primary schools throughout the country for the purchase of modern equipment developing the competences of the future. From today October 8 to November 15 applications will be collected for public primary schools and local governments that run them. Recruitment for schools run by entities other than local government units will be carried out in the next round.Over a billion zlotys for the development of the competences of the futureLaboratories of the Future is a government initiative financed by the COVID-19 Counteracting Fund and implementing one of the postulates of the Polish Deal. As part of this project primary schools across Poland will receive funds for the purchase of equipment that will help students develop competences such as cooperation creativity problem-solving skills or knowledge of new technologies. As part of the Laboratories of the Future program school managing bodies may receive up toPLN 30000 - in the case of schools with up to 100 students 5168 of them and 292457 studentsPLN 60000 - in the case of schools from 101 to 200 students 3492 students and 495017 students PLN 70000 - in the case of schools from 201 to 234 students there are 659 of them and 142467 students PLN 300 per student - in the case of schools with 235 students there are 4678 and 2131451 students.This means that all schools in Poland will receive at least PLN 300 per student . In total over 3 million students from 15000 students will benefit from the initiative . schools . Almost two hundred types of equipment for schoolsFor several weeks consultations on the catalog of equipment that will be delivered to schools as part of the Laboratories of the Future program continued. We received 3856 proposals from 583 entities - school principals teachers employees of educational institutions students parents representatives of universities entrepreneurs industry chambers local governments foundations and associations. Special webinars concerning the Laboratories of the Future project are also held periodically - 3612 managing bodies and 10786 school representatives applied to participate in them . The result of these consultations is a 175-item catalog of equipment that schools can buy using funds received under the program. The structure of the catalog means that every school will find the right equipment for it - from tools for manual work through 3D printers and educational robots to equipment for audio-video recordings. The catalog contains minimum requirements for many items not to be confused with the complete specification - any equipment meeting the minimum requirements can be purchased through the program. The catalog also lists the basic equipment that each school must purchase under the program if it does not already have one and additional - freely selected by schools. Currently the basic equipment includes3D printers with accessories including applications slicers plottersMicrocontrollers with sensors amplifiers breadboards and other accessoriesRecording equipment for learning how to present ones achievements cameras lighting microphonesSoldering stations for microcontrollers.From September 1 2022 these elements will have to be found in every primary school in Poland even if the facility has not reported to the Future Laboratories . The assumption of the program is to enable all primary schools in Poland to fully finance the purchase of basic equipment and elements of additional equipment selected by schools so that the obligation coming from the next school year does not have a negative impact on the financial situation of the authorities running schools. Support is provided in full in advance with no own contribution.How do I applyThe school fills in an application which goes to the leading authority. Then he she applies for support to the Prime Minister through the competent voivode. All applications can be completed in minutes and can only be submitted electronically - via the website . The website also offers a catalog application instructions written and video and other helpful materials. Schools whose leading bodies are local government units may submit applications from October 8 to November 15 . The authorities running these schools must spend at least 60 of the funds received by the end of 2021. The equipment itself can be delivered to schools on September 1 2022 at the latest.When can private schools and schools run by bodies other than local governments applyNon-public schools and public schools run by ministers natural persons or legal persons other than ministers will be subject to further recruitment. The program schedule is structured so that each school has at least 6 months to do shopping. Schools that are not yet able to apply can complete a declaration of interest to be notified automatically when the application starts.