The Lodz University of Technology received funding from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education in the amount of PLN 97.5. The funds will be allocated for the construction of the Alchemium – a modern conference and educational center with chemical and scientific laboratories.

On May 23, 2019, an official foundation stone-laying ceremony took place for the construction of “Alchemium – the magic of chemistry of tomorrow”. It was a part of the celebration of the 74th anniversary of the Lodz University of Technology,

The total construction cost is PLN 113.1 million, of which the university will receive PLN 97.5 million from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Jarosław Gowin, Prime Minister and Minister of Science and Higher Education signed the foundation act, during the ceremony.