About the Institute
Dairy Industry Innovation Institute Ltd. (IIPM) – Research and Development Center dedicated to dairy science and technological progress.
Innovation, Science and Dairy Practice
The Dairy Industry Innovation Institute Ltd. is a specialized research and development entity conducting comprehensive scientific and industrial projects.
The Institute’s activities include conducting research and development work, providing expertise in the field of dairy science, and performing professional laboratory analyses for dairy industry companies and entities cooperating with the dairy industry.
By the decision of the Minister of Economy of 16 September 2015, the Institute was granted the status of a Research and Development Centre (R&D Centre).
The Institute’s research and development activities are carried out in the areas of designing and developing new innovative, health-promoting, and functional dairy products, as well as research and development work aimed at improving the quality and safety of dairy products. The Institute also works on enhancing the functional characteristics of existing dairy products and developing innovative packaging solutions.
Direction, Values and Purpose
Bridging cutting-edge dairy science with industrial practice to drive innovation and sustainable development.
Our Mission
The Institute’s mission is to foster innovation within the dairy sector by breaking technological boundaries and implementing cutting-edge solutions.
The Institute’s role is also to guide our clients in making the right choices throughout the development and implementation of innovations grounded in scientific knowledge and practical experience. We provide specialized expertise in optimizing process parameters, selecting raw materials, functional additives, and modern packaging materials utilized across the dairy industry.
With a dedicated team of seasoned specialists and scientists, the Institute assists dairy plants in upgrading workforce qualifications, modernizing existing technologies, and designing advanced solutions that transform both production processes and whole enterprises.
Our Vision
The Institute’s development vision, as a cutting-edge research and development center firmly anchored in the dairy sector, is the effective bridge between science and industry.
As an entity integrating interdisciplinary competencies and investing continuously in the development of its research potential, IIPM is dedicated to resolving both present and future challenges confronting the dairy sector.
Through active collaboration with academic and industrial communities as well as sector support institutions, it strives to devise sustainable solutions that consolidate the competitive standing of the dairy industry in the Polish and European economy.
Organizational Structure
Four main operational divisions integrating accredited analytical testing with experimental pilot applications.
⚙️ Department of Technology and Implementation
Development of formulations, production technologies, micro-scale trials, and pilot trials in our modern Pilot Plant ("mini-dairy").
🔬 Research Laboratory (PCA AB 1447)
Physicochemical Research Laboratory, Microbiological Research Laboratory, and Packaging Testing Laboratory.
📊 Proficiency Testing & Reference Materials
Production of certified dairy matrix reference materials under Dairy Lab Reference and organizing proficiency testing.
🏢 Branch in Grajewo & R&D Project Team
Environmental Research Laboratory in Grajewo and team managing R&D projects, innovations, and commercialization.
The Management Board
Experienced scientific and industrial leadership driving dairy innovations.
prof. dr hab. Andrzej Babuchowski
mgr inż. Tadeusz Szczęsny
mgr inż. Grażyna Nikonowicz
mgr inż. Katarzyna Olszewska
The Scientific Council
The Scientific Council is a statutory advisory body that supports the President of the Institute through initiatives, consultation, and advice in research and development activities.
Composition of the Scientific Council (III Term 2018–2022)
Chairman of the Scientific Council
dr hab. inż. Zygmunt Zander, prof. nadzw. – Uniwersytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie
Vice-Chairmen of the Scientific Council
- • Prof. dr hab. Mariusz Piskuła – członek korespondent PAN w Olsztynie
- • Prof. dr hab. Lech Michalczuk – Politechnika Łódzka
Members of the Council
- • Prof. dr hab. Andrzej Babuchowski – Instytut Innowacji Przemysłu Mleczarskiego Sp. z o.o.
- • Prof. dr hab. Artur Bartkowiak – Zachodniopomorski Uniwersytet Technologiczny w Szczecinie
- • Prof. dr hab. Włodzimierz Bednarski – Polska Akademia Nauk, IIPM Sp. z o.o.
- • Prof. dr hab. Maciej Gajęcki – emerytowany pracownik Uniwersytetu Warmińsko-Mazurskiego w Olsztynie
- • Dr hab. Piotr Kołakowski – DuPont
- • Prof. dr hab. Lidia Wądołowska – Uniwersytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie
Honorary Member of the Council
• Dr inż. Aleksander Surażyński – emerytowany pracownik Uniwersytetu Warmińsko-Mazurskiego w Olsztynie
Scientific & Industrial Cooperation
Cooperation with each institution has been formalized in the form of scientific research agreements or consortium agreements.
🎓 Scientific & Academic Institutions
- ✓ Uniwersytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie
- ✓ Instytut Rozrodu Zwierząt i Badań Żywności PAN w Olsztynie
- ✓ Politechnika Łódzka
- ✓ Instytut Ogrodnictwa w Skierniewicach
- ✓ Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie
- ✓ Uniwersytet Medyczny w Łodzi
- ✓ Zachodniopomorski Uniwersytet Technologiczny w Szczecinie
- ✓ Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy we Wrocławiu
- ✓ Politechnika Gdańska
🌐 Industry Platforms & Normalization
The Institute is a member of the Polish Food Technology Platform (PPTŻ – office located in the Institute’s headquarters) and the Polish Bioeconomy Technology Platform. Employees cooperate with the National Dairymen’s Association, Polish Chamber of Milk, POLLAB Club, European Food Platform, and the International Dairy Federation (IDF).
Our staff participates in expert working groups developing analysis standards for milk and dairy products at international (IDF) and national levels (Technical Committees No. 3 and 35 of the Polish Committee for Standardization).