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Wings of Innovation
Polish Scientific Club Competition
About the Competition
Wings of Innovation is a GE Aerospace Poland initiative for student research clubs at technical universities in Poland.
This year’s edition focuses on a real aerospace engineering challenge related to the CF6 aircraft engine. Teams are invited to develop a conceptual on-wing inspection method in response to the technical challenge described below by 18 October 2026.
The competition is an opportunity to apply engineering creativity to a real technical problem and present a solution relevant to the aerospace industry.
This year’s edition focuses on a real aerospace engineering challenge related to the CF6 aircraft engine. Teams are invited to develop a conceptual on-wing inspection method in response to the technical challenge described below by 18 October 2026.
The competition is an opportunity to apply engineering creativity to a real technical problem and present a solution relevant to the aerospace industry.
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Who can participate
The competition is open to student research clubs operating at public and non-public technical universities in Poland.
Teams with backgrounds in aerospace, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, materials, or related technical fields are encouraged to participate.
Teams with backgrounds in aerospace, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, materials, or related technical fields are encouraged to participate.
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How to participate
Each club should submit a conceptual project of a method for inspecting aircraft engine parts in response to the technical challenge.
The submission should include:
The submission should include:
- the inspection concept
- how the method works and reaches the target area
- how inspection coverage is ensured
- how defects are detected and interpreted
- main risks and limitations
- a cost estimation
- a project timeline from concept to implementation
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Submission Guidelines
Required submission format:
Submissions may be prepared in Polish or English. If submitted in English, please include a Polish abstract of up to 1 page.
The submitted material shall be structured in a way that enables its presentation within a maximum of 15 minutes.
- presentation: PDF or PPTX
- technical documentation: DOCX, PDF, JPG, or PNG
Submissions may be prepared in Polish or English. If submitted in English, please include a Polish abstract of up to 1 page.
The submitted material shall be structured in a way that enables its presentation within a maximum of 15 minutes.
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Submission Deadline
Participants should send their submission to: spark.edc@geaerospace.com
Submission deadline: 18 October 2026
Finalists will be informed by e-mail and invited to the Final Gala.
Submission deadline: 18 October 2026
Finalists will be informed by e-mail and invited to the Final Gala.
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Prizes
The folowing prizes will be awarded:
- Grand Prize: PLN 30,000
- Honorable Mention: PLN 5,000
- All other finalists will receive commemorative gifts.
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Evaluation Criteria
Submissions will be evaluated by a Jury based on:
- inspection effectiveness
- quality of inspection results
- concept innovativeness and solution maturity
- feasibility and safety
- overall cost and implementation impact
Detailed evaluation criteria are described in the competition rules and guidelines and the technical challenge presentation.
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Awards Ceremony
Finalist teams will be invited to an exclusive gala event hosted at GE Aerospace’s facilities in Warsaw, where the winner and runner-up will be announced.
This special event will include:
Interested teams will also be invited to the GE Aerospace site in Warsaw to see the discussed engine and better understand the technical context of the challenge.
This special event will include:
- A behind-the-scenes look at GE Aerospace’s innovative work and technologies
- A guided tour of GE’s Aerospace's cutting-edge laboratories
- The official announcement of the competition winners during the award ceremony
Interested teams will also be invited to the GE Aerospace site in Warsaw to see the discussed engine and better understand the technical context of the challenge.
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Have questions?
Please review the competition rules and guidelines and the technical challenge presentation before submitting your work.
For any questions, contact: spark.edc@geaerospace.com
The latest updates and competition materials will be available on this page.
Links:
Competition Rules and Guidelines
Technical Challenge Presentation
For any questions, contact: spark.edc@geaerospace.com
The latest updates and competition materials will be available on this page.
Links:
Competition Rules and Guidelines
Technical Challenge Presentation