Semiconductors in Poland

The semiconductor industry plays a critical role in Europe’s digital transformation, automotive innovation, defense, and industrial automation. As part of the European "Chips for Europe" initiative, Poland is rapidly building a competitive ecosystem for semiconductor R&D, advanced packaging, integration, and materials production. Located close to the new fabs of TSMC and Intel in Germany, Poland is becoming a natural node in the European semiconductor value chain.

Why Poland?

Poland’s Human Capital

Vast pool of highly skilled labor

35% of the working population with higher education

Knowledge of foreign languages

13th globally in English proficiency

6th place for Poland among OECD countries in terms of students' mathematical and language competencies

Well educated

1.2 million students (25% in engineering related subjects)

Poland is ranked high in EU regarding STEM Graduates, and as a leader of female in STEM

Programming experts

Polish programmers are among the world’s best 3rd in Global Developer Ranking of Hacker Rank 554,000 ICT employees in Poland in 2020

Young Population

63% of the population in production age

Innovative consumers

Progressive consumers, open to tech innovations and fond of modern banking solutions

Poland: Part of the Future European Semiconductor Valley

• TSMC Dresden (Germany) – 1 hour from the Polish border
• Intel Magdeburg / Gdańsk / Wrocław – expanding R&D and system integration hubs
• Southwest Poland: ideal for suppliers, backend packaging, and system integrators (EMS/OEM)
• North Poland: strong in design and software development (Intel’s largest EU R&D center in Gdańsk)

Poland Semiconductor Value Chain

Academic centers:

• AGH (Kraków), Warsaw University of Technology, Gdańsk University of Technology – chip design, photonics, PICs
• CEZAMAT, Unipress PAN, Łukasiewicz Institutes – R&D infrastructure and technology transfer

Companies:

• VIGO Photonics – infrared detectors, exporting to 50+ countries
• XTPL – precision nanoprinting technologies
• QNA Technology, Noctiluca – quantum dots, OLED solutions
• ChipCraft, Digital Core Design – fabless chip design
• Wilk Elektronik, Fideltronik, TechniSat – backend and test operations

Investment Incentives

Manufacturing investments:

• Minimum: PLN 850 million & 100 employees
• Cash grants up to 15% of CAPEX + tax exemptions

R&D investments:

• National funds: up to 15% of investment costs
• EU funds: up to 60% of eligible R&D project costs
• Eligible activities: SSCs, IT & R&D centers, fabless design, pilot/test lines

Incentives for semiconductors investors

National Framework for
supporting strategic
semiconductor
investments in Poland

Min. 850 mln PLN
100 people employed

Incentives for R&D - opportunity to finance CAPEX and OPEX

National Funds

Cash grant up to 15% of investment
costs

What's eligible?

SSC  |  IT centers  |  R&D  |  Manufacturing

EU Funds

Cash grant
up to 60% of R&D project costs

What's eligible?

NEW R&D Investments  |  R&D Projects

Case Studies

XTPL (Wrocław)

Developer of disruptive nanoprinting technology, winner of multiple international awards, supplier to global electronics producers.

VIGO Photonics (Ożarów Mazowiecki)

European leader in IR photodetectors; Warsaw Stock Exchange-listed; IPCEI participant.

Intel (Gdańsk/Wrocław)

Largest Intel R&D center in Europe with over 4000 engineers; focused on software, testing, and chip architecture.

Additional Materials & Reports

Semiconductor industry in Poland, 2025

Get in Touch

Interested in investing in Poland’s semiconductor sector?
Contact the PAIH semiconductor team – we will assist with site selection, incentives, permitting and strategic partners.

Contact us: invest@paih.gov.pl
Direct line to semiconductor investment advisors