
At the prestigious Slovakia Innovation and Startup Awards (SISA 2026) event, held on May 14, 2026, the research team of the Department of Physical Chemistry at the Faculty of Science of UPJŠ in Košice was awarded in the scientific team category. This event connects academia, innovation, and the business environment. The award highlights the long-term scientific excellence of the department and its active contribution to the development of advanced materials, electrochemical sensors, and modern diagnostic approaches. It also reflects not only the quality of the achieved scientific results, but also their relevance and potential for practical application in addressing current technological challenges. The Slovakia Innovation and Startup Awards represent a significant national platform focused on identifying and supporting innovative solutions with a real impact on society and the economy. By connecting research institutions, industry, and the public sector, the event promotes the transfer of knowledge into practice and the development of interdisciplinary collaboration. The awarded research team thus demonstrates the ability to effectively link fundamental research with its application potential. The award also contributes to the dissemination of the S2D App project and strengthens its visibility within the national innovation ecosystem. Participation in this type of event also supports the international direction of the project and its establishment in a broader research and application context. The SISA 2026 award thus represents significant recognition of the research team's results to date, while confirming the potential for further development of scientific activities and their practical application.



