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Voivodships
małopolskie
PL | EN
| Total area of the voivodeship | 15,183.87 km2 |
|
Population: - in urban areas |
3,429,685 47.8% |
| Population density | 226 persons /km2 |
| Voivodeship capital | Kraków |
| Other big towns in the voivodeship | Tarnów, Nowy Sącz, Oświęcim, Chrzanów, Nowy Targ, Olkusz, Bochnia, Wieliczka, Gorlice, Zakopane, Skawina, Trzebinia, Andrychów, Myślenice, Kęty, Wadowice, Niepołomice, Brzesko, Libiąż, Limanowa |
| Special Economic Zones |
Kraków Technology Park (Krakowski Park Technologiczny) » |
| Industrial & Technology Parks |
Kraków Technology Park in Kraków »
Park Life Science in Kraków » Science and Technology Park “Branice” » Industrial Park "Czysta" in Tarnów » Industrial Park "Mechaniczne" in Tarnów » Green Industrial Park "Kryształowy" in Tarnów » Małopolskie Parki Zdrowia » |
| Investor and Exporter Assistance Centre | Kraków » |
| PAIH’s Regional Trade Office | Kraków » | International airport | Kraków Airport » |
As of 2024
Małopolska, located in the southern-central part of Polish, is one of the most dynamically developing and economically diversified regions of the country. It regularly ranks at the top of Polish and European ratings of investment attractiveness. Thanks to its strategic location at the intersection of communication routes connecting the East and West (Ukraine - Germany) and the North and South (Scandinavian countries - Slovakia/Hungary), this region is an attractive place for investment.
In Małopolska, the following sectors are dynamically developing:
- electromechanical
- chemical
- biotechnology
- high-tech
- automotive
- IT services and modern business services
Map of the Voivodeship against the map of the country
Investment opportunities
Location and transport accessibility
- A hub for European logistics: Małopolska is located at the intersection of international transit routes, including the pan-European corridor TENT III (the A4 motorway connecting Germany with Ukraine) and the E30 railway line.
- Global connectivity: in Kraków the John Paul II International Airport provides direct connections with many cities in Europe and around the world. In addition, the Broad Gauge Metallurgy Line (LHS) is a key freight link for transport from China to Europe.
- Road infrastructure: The main north-south communication axis, the S7 expressway, which is part of the international E77 route, connects Małopolska with the seaports of Gdańsk and Gdynia.
High-Quality staff and R+D potential
- Qualified specialists: Małopolska has highly qualified staff, which is the result of a wide range and numerous Institutes of Higher Education. Students are educated in a variety of fields, including engineering and technology, biology and IT.
- Strong scientific and research facilities: The region has a well-developed scientific and research and development (R+D) base and a high potential for research on energy technologies.
- Creative sector: Krakow is one of the most important centres for the education of industrial designers in Poland, which is conducive to the development of creative industries.
Support for business and innovation
- Tax reliefs: Investors can benefit from support under the Polish Investment Zone (PIZ) scheme.
- Comprehensive support: The Krakow Technology Park (KTP), which manages the Krakow Special Economic Zone, offers not only tax reliefs, but also modern space and assistance in the development of innovation. In addition, the Business in Małopolska Centre provides comprehensive support for local entrepreneurs as well as domestic and foreign investors.
- Innovative ecosystems: Małopolska is one of the most important BIO-regions of Poland, with a great potential for the development of life sciences. It also has well-developed medical facilities.
- ICT infrastructure: Modern IT infrastructure is conducive to the development of information and communication technology (ICT) companies.
Sectors with huge potential
- Life Science: Health, Quality of Life and Bio-Economy
- Sustainable energy
- Information and communication technologies (including multimedia)
- Chemistry
- Electrical engineering and mechanical engineering
- Production of metals and metal products as well as products from non-metallic mineral raw materials
- Creative and leisure industries
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