Smart Fluid is a dynamically developing spin-off, engaged in the development and implementation of modern protective materials technology based on shear thickening fluids (STF). The STF technology development project received funding from the National Centre for Research and Development under the ‘Smart Growth Operational Programme 2014-2020’. The objective of its majority shareholder - the CIECH Group - is to commercialise the STF technology and launch large-scale profitable production of the material which is a semi-finished product for manufacturers of widely understood clothing, protective elements and sports accessories.