Thematic Research Plan of NASK PIB for 2026 – Strategic Priorities and Development Directions

01.04.2026
The Thematic Research Plan of NASK PIB was presented during the meeting of the Scientific Council on 19 March 2026, where it received a positive opinion. This marks a key stage in defining the institution’s strategic research directions.

Significance of the Scientific Council’s Approval

 

The Council’s endorsement confirms the validity of the proposed research directions and strengthens the strategic areas in which NASK PIB’s scientific teams see the greatest potential for breakthrough results. This approval formally supports ongoing and planned research initiatives and sets the framework for the continued development of the institution’s scientific competencies.

 

Priority Research Areas

 

The key research domains at NASK PIB remain cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, which account for the majority of ongoing projects. The priority topics include:

  • designing cybersecurity systems and mechanisms for detecting and neutralizing cyber threats,
  • developing machine learning algorithms, with particular emphasis on deep models and multimodal data analysis,
  • text analysis and generation, as well as research on explainability and safety of large language models,
  • designing and securing cryptographic systems,
  • quantum communication.

These research activities are primarily funded by the National Centre for Research and Development, the National Science Centre, and the European Commission.

 

AI Safety Research Center

 

A particularly prominent role is played by the AI Safety Research Center, which is developing the Polish language model PLLUM. The model is already widely adopted and well‑received, especially in contexts requiring high levels of security and data sovereignty, enabling the processing of sensitive information in controlled environments.

The 2026 plan also includes the Safety AI project, which focuses on further development of PLLUM and enhancing the safety of generative models. In parallel, teams continue to advance research on deepfake detection — an area in which NASK has achieved numerous successes, confirmed by acceptances at major international conferences.

 

Cloud Computing and Intelligent Networks Division

 

In the coming year, significant emphasis will be placed on research in quantum communication. The team is developing technologies that may soon lead to breakthroughs in secure data transmission and the resilience of communication systems.

 

Cybersecurity Research and Development Division

The Cybersecurity Division continues close cooperation with CERT Polska and regional units responsible for securing IoT systems. The goal is to develop tools that enhance the protection of network infrastructure. At the same time, the division is advancing the development of Botsense and FLDX, which continue to achieve growing commercial and technological success year after year.