Dr Aleksandra Ryk and student Weronika Bedełek had the opportunity to participate in a 3-day training trip organized by the Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology as part of the SPARK program. During the trip, they were able to develop their skills related to the commercialization of scientific projects, preparing and delivering pitch talks, and scientific storytelling. One of the elements of the trip was the presentation of their project before a committee composed of international specialists. It was a great opportunity to gain practical knowledge and to look at a scientific project from the perspective of its implementation potential.