ABOUT US

Research on Education in Business and Technology.

About us

The Eastern Institute of Business Education Foundation is a cutting-edge organization based in Warsaw, Poland, dedicated to advancing business education and integrating new technologies into the business world. Established as a spin-off foundation, it comprises a highly skilled team of researchers, including many PhD holders, who are focused on bridging the gap between academia and industry. The foundation’s scope of work includes popularizing knowledge in business education, fostering collaboration among experts, academics, and practitioners, and shaping the future of business education through technological innovation. The organization operates with a strong emphasis on research and development, particularly in the areas of EdTech, Fintech, and innovative technology applications in education. While the foundation does not provide specific numbers for paid or unpaid staff, it collaborates closely with innovation centers and maintains a network of experts and academics to achieve its mission.

The goals of the Foundation are:

  1. Advance and integrate cutting-edge technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, and Machine Learning, within the European educational process to enhance learning experiences and outcomes.
  2. Facilitate collaboration between academic researchers and industry professionals to ensure the latest research and technological innovations are effectively applied in business education.
  3. Make the latest insights, research findings, and innovations in business education accessible to a wide audience, including educators, students, and industry professionals.
  4. Strengthen the innovation and competitiveness of Poland’s educational sector by collaborating with leading innovation centers and integrating new technologies into curricula and teaching methods.
  5. Build and maintain partnerships with international institutions, innovation centers, and universities to foster a global exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practices in business education and technology integration.
  6. Encourage and support research initiatives focused on educational technologies (EdTech) to develop new tools, platforms, and methods that enhance learning in business education.
  7. Develop a robust network of experts, academics, and practitioners to share knowledge, collaborate on projects, and drive forward-thinking initiatives in business education.
  8. Encourage lifelong learning and continuous professional development among educators, students, and professionals by providing access to innovative resources and training programs.
  9. Engage in policy development and advocacy to influence educational policies and practices, ensuring they are aligned with the latest technological advancements and educational needs.
  10. Promote social entrepreneurship and innovation within the education sector, encouraging projects and initiatives that have a positive social impact and contribute to community development.

Foundation Board

Wojciech Duranowski, Chairman, PhD from the Warsaw School of Economics, who has authored over 30 scientific publications in the field of social entrepreneurship, social business, and ICT applications in education. He has more than 10 years of teaching experience at various universities, including the University of Limerick Kemmy Business School and the faculties of economics and management at the University of Opole and Warsaw University of Technology. With over 10 years of experience in NGO management, his interests include EdTech, Fintech, and innovative technology applications in education. He has also served as a visiting professor at KIMEP University in Alma Aty (Kazakhstan) and as an expert in innovation and entrepreneurship in over 50 EU projects. Recently, he published a book entitled “The Trailblazers of Educational Change: An Introductory Analysis of the EdTech Market in Software Programming Education” (University of Opole, 2021).