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Preparation and level of use of artificial intelligence in small and medium-sized enterprises
An international MANS research project examining readiness, barriers and the level of artificial intelligence adoption in small and medium-sized enterprises.
“Preparation and level of use of artificial intelligence in small and medium-sized enterprises” BPN/GIN/2024/1/00023/UMOWA/00001
co-funded by the NAWA Intervention Grants Programme 2024
About the project
We are pleased to announce that MANS has received funding for the project “Preparation and level of use of artificial intelligence in small and medium-sized enterprises”. The project is funded by the NAWA Intervention Grants Programme 2024.
- Project start date: 2025-02-01
- Project end date: 2026-01-31
The project “Preparation and level of use of artificial intelligence in small and medium-sized enterprises” is a distinctive initiative aimed at deepening knowledge of AI implementation in the SME sector.
Key project objectives:
- Identifying barriers and challenges to AI implementation,
- Developing support strategies for SMEs,
- Publishing research findings in international journals and participating in prestigious conferences.
News
We are pleased to announce that the final report on the research conducted within the project has been published. We encourage you to read it and hope it will be well received.
“Preparation and level of use of artificial intelligence in small and medium-sized enterprises” Report with conclusions and recommendations from international research. Ireneusz Żuchowski, Nunzio Casalino, Jesús Adolfo Guillamón Ayala, Radovan Savov, Anna Strychalska-Rudzewicz, Tomáš Michalička, Ildefonso Méndez, Agnieszka Brelik, Bełdycka-Bórawska, Marek Mielnicki, Publishing house of the Adam Chętnik Scientific Society in Ostrołęka, Ostrołęka 2026.
We are pleased to announce the publication of an article presenting selected research findings:
Artificial Intelligence as a Competitiveness Factor for SMEs: A Multidimensional Perspective Integrating Technological, Organizational and Competency Dimensions, Ireneusz Zuchowski, Nunzio Casalino, Radovan Savov, Anna Strychalska Rudzewicz, Jesús Adolfo Guillamon Ayala, Iildefonso Mendez, Tomas Michalicka, Agnieszka Brelik, European Research Studies Journal, Volume XXIX, Issue 1, 53-75, 2026, https://ersj.eu/journal/4297 — we encourage you to read the article
We are pleased to announce that the article by Nunzio CASALINO, Aneta BEŁDYCKA-BÓRAWSKA, Ireneusz ŻUCHOWSKI and Tomasz BERNAT, entitled “Barriers to the implementation of artificial intelligence in small and medium-sized enterprises in selected European Union countries in the aspect of sustainable development”, has received positive reviews and will be published in “Economics and Environment”, No. 2(101)/2027.
At the 4th International Forum of Young Scientists on 17 January 2026, organised by the International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża, a representative of our research team presented a paper entitled “Preparation and level of use of artificial intelligence in SMEs – key research findings”.
Our research team representative Jesús Adolfo Guillamón-Ayala participated in the “XXIX CONGRESO DE SOCIOLOGÍA DE CASTILLA-LA MANCHA”, held on 14–16 November 2025 in Ciudad Real, Spain, and organised by ASOCIACIÓN CASTELLANO MANCHEGA DE SOCIOLOGÍA. During the congress, a presentation was delivered on “Preparation and level of use of artificial intelligence in SMEs”.
At the international scientific conference “Science and business – shared challenges”, held on 20 November 2025 in Kraków and organised by AGH University of Krakow, a representative of our research team presented a paper entitled “Readiness, implementation conditions and level of artificial intelligence implementation in SMEs”. https://www.sciencebusiness.pl/program
At the Congress of Economists, held on 1–4 June 2025 in Międzyzdroje and organised by the University of Szczecin, a representative of our research team presented a paper on “Artificial intelligence in SMEs – management perspectives”.
At the international scientific conference “Agriculture in the 21st century – challenges, prospects and development directions”, held on 26–29 May 2025 and organised by the International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża, a representative of our research team presented a paper entitled “Artificial intelligence in SMEs – opportunity or threat”. https://zeszyty-naukowe.wsa.edu.pl/rolnictwo-xxi-wieku_2025/
Presentation of research findings at the conference in Žilina
We are pleased to announce that the Slovak representatives of the international research team participated in the 25th INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE GLOBALIZATION AND ITS SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES 2025, held in Rajecke Teplice, Slovak Republic, and organised by the University of Žilina.
Doc. Ing. Radovan Savov, PhD, and Dr Tomáš Michalička prepared and delivered a paper covering preliminary findings from the research on artificial intelligence use in Slovakia conducted within our project.
Artificial intelligence in SMEs – research team meeting in Murcia
Developing research instruments, assessing them and approving them for the main study were the principal topics of the research team meeting held on 25–28 April 2025 at the University of Murcia. The team assessed the in-depth interviews and pilot surveys conducted. On this basis, it concluded that the research questionnaire met the requirements for achieving the research and project objectives. This enables us to begin the next stage of the work: the questionnaire survey.
We thank Professor Jesús Adolfo Guillamón Ayala for organising the team meeting.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to learn about the Faculty of Social Work and the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Murcia. We thank Professor Marcos Antón Renart, Vice-Dean for International Relations at the Faculty of Economics and Business, for meeting with us.
Research team
- Dr inż. Ireneusz Żuchowski, International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża – research team leader,
- Professor Nunzio Casalino, Guglielmo Marconi University, Luiss Guido Carli University,
- Doc. Ing. Radovan Savov, PhD, Faculty of Economics and Management, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra,
- Dr inż. Tomáš Michalička, Faculty of Economics and Management, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra,
- Professor Ildefonso Méndez, University of Murcia,
- Professor Jesús Adolfo Guillamón Ayala, University of Murcia,
- Dr hab. Anna Strychalska-Rudzewicz, Professor at UWM, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża,
- Marek Mielnicki, Master’s degree, International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża,
- Igor Skrodzki, Master’s degree, International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża
Project: “Preparation and level of use of artificial intelligence in small and medium-sized enterprises” BPN/GIN/2024/1/00023/UMOWA/00001, co-funded by the NAWA Intervention Grants Programme 2024
Preparations for international research within the project implemented by MANS
Preparations for international research within the project implemented by MANS.
The international research team led by Dr inż. Ireneusz Żuchowski worked intensively on the research methodology and instruments for quantitative and qualitative studies in SMEs in Poland, Germany, Spain, Slovakia and Italy. The meeting enabled the joint development of instruments reflecting the specific circumstances of each country. It also gave team members an opportunity to get to know one another better and plan further project activities. Team members discussed new challenges and the need to further develop research cooperation between our institutions.
Research team
- Dr inż. Ireneusz Żuchowski, International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża – research team leader,
- Professor Nunzio Casalino, Guglielmo Marconi University, Luiss Guido Carli University,
- Doc. Ing. Radovan Savov, PhD, Faculty of Economics and Management, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra,
- Dr inż. Tomáš Michalička, Faculty of Economics and Management, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra,
- Professor Ildefonso Méndez, University of Murcia,
- Professor Jesús Adolfo Guillamón Ayala, University of Murcia,
- Dr hab. Anna Strychalska-Rudzewicz, Professor at UWM, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża,
- Marek Mielnicki, Master’s degree, International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża,
- Igor Skrodzki, Master’s degree, International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża
The meeting took place on 24–17 March 2025 in Nitra, at the Faculty of Economics and Management of the Slovak University of Agriculture.
Project: “Preparation and level of use of artificial intelligence in small and medium-sized enterprises” BPN/GIN/2024/1/00023/UMOWA/00001
co-funded by the NAWA Intervention Grants Programme 2024
We are pleased to announce that MANS has signed an agreement for the implementation of the project “Preparation and level of use of artificial intelligence in small and medium-sized enterprises” with the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange.
Research team
- Dr inż. Ireneusz Żuchowski, International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża – research team leader,
- Professor Nunzio Casalino, Guglielmo Marconi University, Luiss Guido Carli University,
- Doc. Ing. Radovan Savov, PhD, Faculty of Economics and Management, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra,
- Dr inż. Tomáš Michalička, Faculty of Economics and Management, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra,
- Professor Ildefonso Méndez, University of Murcia,
- Professor Jesús Adolfo Guillamón Ayala, University of Murcia,
- Dr hab. Anna Strychalska-Rudzewicz, Professor at UWM, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża,
- Marek Mielnicki, Master’s degree, International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża,
- Igor Skrodzki, Master’s degree, International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża
Contact
International Academy of Applied Sciences in Łomża ul. Studencka 19, 18-400 Łomża, Room 405 tel. +48 86 216 94 97
Email: Ireneusz.zuchowski@mans.edu.pl