New Technologies and Advanced Manufacturing
Gdansk and Pomerania combine a well-developed manufacturing base with IT, R&D and engineering capabilities – from semiconductor design to electronics manufacturing and automation. See our sector analysis.
The new technologies and advanced manufacturing sector includes automation, robotics, contract electronics manufacturing (EMS), OEM device manufacturing, IoT and the digitalisation of industrial processes, as well as semiconductor and electronics design. Gdańsk and the Pomeranian region combine a well-developed manufacturing base with strong IT, R&D and engineering capabilities, creating a competitive ecosystem for smart factories and the development of new technologies.
- A strong and diverse electronics ecosystem - a concentration of companies active in semiconductor and software design, contract electronics manufacturing (EMS) and device manufacturing (OEM) across the region.
- Advanced Industry 4.0 capabilities - companies developing solutions in manufacturing automation, embedded systems, IoT, robotics and intelligent control systems.
- An expanding low-carbon energy base - investments in offshore wind and nuclear power are expected to increase access to stable, low-carbon energy for the region's growing industrial and technology sectors.
- Company ecosystem:
- Semiconductor design: Intel Technology Poland, Synopsys, Solidigm / SK hynix, Sii, Openchip, Graphcore, Polski Krzem
- EMS: Flex, Jabil, Assel EMS, Vector Blue Hub, Elhurt EMS, Darekon, TS Tronic, Hanza Electronics, Lacroix Electronics, Solitech, Softcom, NSG
- OEM: Aptiv, ismaControlli, voestalpine Signaling, Satel
- Automation, robotics and industrial technologies: TMA Automation, APISystems, Rockfin, Saicon, MEP OSM Solutions
- Telecommunications: DGT, Telkom-Telmor, Vector, RADMOR, Platan
- Other: TS PCB Techno Service, Maritex, EmbeddedSystems.do, Flint Systems
- IT & R&D centres: 3S (by Play), Accenture (formerly Objectivity), Amazon Development Center, Asseco Data Systems, Atos Polska, Autopay (formerly Blue Media), Boeing, Bosch, Capgemini, Comarch, Dynatrace Polska, Eaton Electric, EPAM Systems Poland, Global Logic, Grid Dynamics, Hapag-Lloyd, Hitachi ABB Power Grids, Kainos Software Poland, Lufthansa Systems Poland, Navblue (by Airbus), Nippon Seiki (Europe) BV, Nordea Bank AB Branch in Poland, Renau Research and Development, SentiOne
- Gdańsk ranks first in Poland by the number of people employed in the semiconductor industry - 2,950.
- The Tri-City is one of Poland's leading SSC/BPO hubs, with more than 42,000 employees across over 230 service centres.
- Strengthening high-tech cooperation between Pomerania and Taiwan - in 2025, ARP and TAIPO signed a letter of intent concerning the potential establishment in Pomerania of an industrial park for Taiwanese companies from the high-tech, electronics and semiconductor sectors.
- Gdańsk continues to attract international investors, including companies such as Lyten, Nextbase, Openchip, Scania, HedgeServ and ISS, which launched or expanded their research, technology, financial and operational centres in the city in 2025.
- Within Central and Eastern Europe, Poland is strengthening its position as the region's largest and fastest-growing data centre market, currently accounting for more than one-third of total sector capacity in CEE.
- E-mobility and automotive - more than 12,500 people employed in the electronics and computer industry; Pomerania accounts for one-fifth of employment in electronics manufacturing in Poland.
- EuroHPC JU - under the procedure launched in July 2026, up to 4 medium-scale AI Gigafactories are envisaged, providing at least 25k GPUs in the first phase and 75k at target capacity. Poland is bidding to host one of them, committing more than PLN 400 million to purchase access to computing capacity.
- The Tri-City scored 7.2/10 for employment and education potential in BEAS 2025.
Higher education:
- ~13.6k students and ~3k graduates of degree programmes relevant to new technologies and advanced manufacturing in the Pomeranian Voivodeship (2025/26), including ~4.3k students and ~1k computer science graduates.*
- The region's 4 key universities: Gdańsk University of Technology (Gdansk Tech), the University of Gdańsk, Gdynia Maritime University and the Polish Naval Academy.
- Gdansk Tech - 7.2k students and 1.6k graduates in programmes including computer science, automation, robotics and control systems, electrical engineering, electronics and telecommunications, technical physics, nanotechnology and 'Industry 5.0 Technologies'.
- Gdynia Maritime University - 1.6k students and 0.2k graduates in programmes including computer science, electronics and telecommunications, and electrical engineering.
- University of Gdańsk - 1.9k students and 0.5k graduates in programmes including computer science, Quantum Information Technology, mathematical modelling and data analysis.
- Polish Naval Academy (Gdynia) - 1k students and 0.2k graduates in programmes including computer science, automation and robotics, and mechatronics.
- The City of Gdańsk accounts for 86% of graduates from degree programmes classified as relevant to the defined new technologies sector across all universities in the Pomeranian Voivodeship.
- Gdansk Tech stands out for its semiconductor capabilities: the Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics, the Department of Microelectronic Systems and the Cadence Certified Lab. The university ranked 5th among academic universities in Poland in the Perspektywy University Ranking 2026 and placed in the TOP 5 in, among others, AI & Data Science, automation and robotics, electronics and telecommunications, and computer science.
- Tri-City universities work closely with business through internships, work placements, R&D projects and company involvement in curriculum development - cooperating with Intel, Synopsys, Kainos, JIT Team and Sii.
Technical and vocational education:
- Around 11.5k students are enrolled in Pomerania's technical secondary schools in fields relevant to the sector, with around 2k graduates entering the labour market each year, including future IT technicians, programmer technicians, electronics technicians, automation technicians and robotics technicians (Tri-City: 4.9k students and approx. 0.7k graduates; Gdańsk: approx. 3.5k and 0.5k respectively).
- Strong links between technical education and business – schools in Gdańsk and Gdynia work closely with leading technology companies on curriculum development, industry-sponsored classes, vocational placements and the development of teaching infrastructure:
- Zespół Szkół Łączności in Gdańsk cooperates with companies including Intel, Kainos, Dynatrace, Flex, Assel, Darekon, SATEL, RADMOR, SIMEX, Sprint, APISystems and ENAMOR.
- Zespół Szkół Energetycznych runs industry-sponsored electronics technician classes in cooperation with Flex and Synago Electric.
- Conradinum works with companies in the fields of automation, robotics and mechatronics, including Aptiv Services Poland, BTT Automatyka, Remontowa Electrical Solutions and Terma.
- In Gdynia, Zespół Szkół Chłodniczych i Elektronicznych cooperates with RADMOR and OBR CTM, among others, and operates a Cisco Networking Academy.
- TEB Technikum in Gdańsk and Gdynia runs Intel-sponsored classes focused on programming and artificial intelligence.
* Student numbers refer to the 2025/2026 academic year, while graduate numbers refer to the 2024/25 academic year.
The Tri-City sector ecosystem is an integrated network of infrastructure, capabilities and events supporting innovation and science-business collaboration:
- Innovation space and research infrastructure:
- Centre of Informatics Tricity Academic Supercomputer and networK (CI TASK) - the Kraken supercomputer (14.4 PFLOPS), TASKcloud, several hundred kilometres of TASK fibre-optic network
- Cadence Certified Lab (Gdansk Tech) - Poland's only integrated-circuit design laboratory certified by one of the world's leading IC design software providers, operating within the Department of Microelectronic Systems at Gdansk Tech
- International Centre for Theory of Quantum Technologies (ICTQT) at the University of Gdańsk - focuses on quantum communication and information, quantum cryptography, and theory and algorithms for quantum computers
- Ship Design and Research Centre S.A. (CTO) - acoustic and vibration testing, environmental engineering, including environmental and climatic testing, mechanical and metallographic testing; and product development and testing, including accredited testing of electrical products and equipment, machinery, devices and structures
- Maritime Technology Centre S.A. (CTM) - accredited laboratories conducting, among others, electromagnetic compatibility, environmental and climatic, vibroacoustic and mechanical testing
- Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IMP PAN) - R&D in areas including laser technology, machine mechanics, smart structures, technical diagnostics, tribology and aeroelasticity
- AI Living Lab (Gdansk Tech) - a modern laboratory with computing infrastructure and computer, mobile and VR equipment, supporting research, industry collaboration, training and AI development
- Clusters and technology collaboration:
- Pomeranian ICT Cluster Interizon - connects more than 100 companies, research and scientific institutions, and business support organisations from the ICT sector. It holds National Key Cluster status and has been awarded the ECEI Bronze Label 'Striving for Cluster Excellence'
- IoT Innovation Showroom - Polish IoT & AI Cluster SINOTAIC (Gdynia) - a space for showcasing and testing Polish Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, with a particular focus on technologies for Smart City and Industry 5.0
- Support for startups and skills:
- Gdańsk Science and Technology Park (GPNT) - over 44k sqm of usable space; biotech, ICT and automation. It includes Space4Makers, a space dedicated to micro and small enterprises, startups and innovators, offering workshop units and prototyping facilities
- Pomeranian Science and Technology Park Gdynia (PPNT) - 75k sqm of usable space; laboratories, prototyping facilities and 3D printing. It includes the Constructor Park, with prototyping facilities and workshops for 'clean manufacturing' in electronics, automation, robotics, engineering and industrial design
- Gdańsk Bay Tech - an initiative coordinated by STARTER Gdańsk with support from InvestGDA, engaging key stakeholders from the regional innovation ecosystem
- STARTER Gdańsk Incubator - offers mentoring, programmes, training and coworking space for technology startups and young entrepreneurs
- Gdynia Business Incubator - provides business advisory services and preferential conditions for small and medium-sized enterprises
- CODE:ME Foundation - offers courses, training and workshops in programming, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and new technologies, and organises hackathons and events integrating the IT community
- Industrial Robot Programming Centre (PSSE and IMP PAN) - GPNT; three laboratories: robotics, 3D printing and VR welding
- Industry events: Infoshare, TEK.day, SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium Europe, PowerConnect, BeSecure, BALTEXPO, TRAKO, Q-CON
- Data centres: CI TASK (Gdańsk), IQ PL (Gdańsk), Artnet (Gdańsk, Gdynia), Pomeranian Data Processing Centre (PCPD) (Gdańsk), 3S Data Center (Play Group) (Gdańsk)
Key Companies
Intel Technology Poland
Intel’s largest research and development centre in Europe, employing around 2,500 people and operating 38 laboratories. The Gdańsk team develops technologies for artificial intelligence, mobile and wireless communications, cloud computing, data transmission and software for computers and servers.
Sii
Engineering and technology centre providing research, software development and technology services for the semiconductor and high-tech sectors. Its teams work on embedded software, computer hardware, data storage, networking technologies and artificial intelligence solutions for industry.
Synopsys
US technology company providing software and engineering solutions used to design and test advanced computer chips. Its Gdańsk centre employs around 200 engineers working on integrated circuit design and next-generation semiconductor technologies, including 2-nanometre chips.
Solidigm and SK Hynix
Part of a global technology group specialising in computer memory and data storage solutions. The Gdańsk site is an important European research and development centre working on high-performance, energy-efficient storage technologies, including solid-state drives.
Openchip
Research and development centre opened in 2025, designing advanced processors and computing solutions for data centres and high-performance computing. The Gdańsk team develops energy-efficient processors based on the open RISC-V architecture.
Graphcore
A SoftBank Group technology company developing advanced computing systems for artificial intelligence. Its technologies support AI applications in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, finance and automotive, while the Gdańsk research and development team contributes to the development of next-generation computing solutions.
Polski Krzem
Technology company developing a Polish-designed microprocessor and secure computer chips for artificial intelligence, industrial applications, defence and devices that process data locally. Its projects aim to strengthen Poland’s and Europe’s technological capabilities and independence in semiconductor technologies.
Assel EMS Poland
Electronics manufacturing company providing assembly, systems integration and complete device production. It serves industrial, medical, transport and security clients, offering manufacturing, final product assembly and engineering support.
C-MAC Blue Hub
Company providing contract design and manufacturing of electronic devices, supporting customers from concept and prototyping through to serial production. It develops solutions for industrial connected devices, communications and medical applications.
Darekon
Contract electronics manufacturer providing component assembly, cable and module production, testing and final product assembly. It focuses mainly on medium-volume production for the medical, industrial, rail and defence sectors.
TS Tronic
Electronics manufacturing company supporting clients in production process design, component assembly, testing and the launch of new products into serial production. It delivers projects for customers across a wide range of industries.
Elhurt EMS
Provider of comprehensive electronics manufacturing services, from product design and component sourcing to circuit board assembly and serial production. It also supports customers in bringing new electronic products to market.
NSG
Company combining electronics design, product development and contract manufacturing. Its engineering capabilities include electronic and mechanical design, software development, cloud solutions, prototyping and testing. NSG also operates its own production line for electronic assembly, quality inspection and functional testing.
Flex
Global provider of design, engineering and manufacturing services. Its Tczew facility employs nearly 3,500 people and is a major electronics manufacturing site, offering engineering, production and integrated supply-chain services.
Hanza Electronics
Manufacturing facility specialising in the production and assembly of complete electronic products. It also develops testing solutions and provides automation and logistics services.
Jabil
Global provider of design, engineering and manufacturing services for sectors including automotive, healthcare and telecommunications. The Kwidzyn facility specialises in flexible production of complex electronic products, including prototypes and smaller production series.
Lacroix Electronics
European electronics manufacturer providing design and production services for the automotive, industrial and building automation sectors. Its capabilities include electronic assembly, testing, product protection and final integration.
Solitech
Design and manufacturing company providing electronics development, contract production, programming and testing. It also manufactures custom-made electronic devices and supplies printed circuit boards.
Softcom
Electronics company providing contract manufacturing services, including circuit board assembly, testing and component supply. It also offers design and engineering support and delivers complete assembled electronic modules.
Aptiv
Global automotive technology company specialising in solutions for future vehicles, including autonomous driving systems and safety technologies. The Aptiv Services facility employs around 1,000 people and manufactures cameras, onboard computers, radios and control panels, covering electronics assembly, programming, testing and clean-room camera assembly.
SATEL
Company specialising in the design and manufacture of electronic security systems, including alarm systems, access control, fire detection and building automation. It operates its own manufacturing facilities with an automated SMD assembly line, toolroom, injection-moulding shop and research laboratory.
ismaControlli
Company specialising in the design and manufacture of automation solutions. The Gdańsk competence centre covers mechanical engineering, electronics design, software development, R&D, manufacturing, technical support and warehousing.
Voestalpine Signaling
Company established through the privatisation of the Railway Diagnostics Laboratory at the Institute of Maritime and Industrial Electrical Engineering of Gdańsk University of Technology (Gdansk Tech), operating as Voestalpine Signaling Poland Sp. z o.o. It is part of the global voestalpine Railway Systems Group.
MEP OSM Solutions
Engineering company designing and supplying prefabricated structures and support systems for complex technical infrastructure, including semiconductor factories and data centres. Its solutions include modular structures, cable-routing systems, equipment supports and electrical components.
Saicon
Research and engineering company specialising in industrial automation and smart manufacturing solutions. It supports customers throughout the entire project cycle – from system design and control programming to the implementation of automated production and internal logistics systems. The company is also developing its own research centre and new automation solutions for manufacturing and logistics.
TMA Automation
Company specialising in robotics, industrial automation and machine-vision systems. It designs and builds automated production and assembly stations, including robotic solutions for plastics manufacturing, helping industrial companies improve productivity, quality and process efficiency.
APISystems
Engineering company designing and building production machinery, robotic workstations and complete production lines. It also provides manufacturing automation, machine-vision systems and digital solutions that support the modernisation of industrial processes.
Robotpol
Company providing industrial automation and robotics solutions. It designs and integrates robotic systems for applications such as welding, material handling and production operations, while also providing technical support and maintenance services.
TxWireless
Design and research centre developing wireless connected devices for industrial, transport and healthcare applications. The Gdańsk team combines electronics, software and mechanical engineering capabilities and supports customers from product concept and prototyping through to preparation for serial production.
Rockfin
Engineering and manufacturing company designing and producing advanced systems for the energy and industrial sectors. Its capabilities cover engineering, manufacturing and dedicated industrial solutions, supported by a 13k sqm facility in Małkowo, including 10k sqm of production space.
DGT
Technology company designing and manufacturing advanced communication and data-transmission systems. Its solutions include communication platforms, routers and devices used for remote monitoring and control, serving sectors such as industry, energy, public services and critical infrastructure.
Telkom-Telmor
Company specialising in equipment and systems for television, broadband and telecommunications networks. It designs and manufactures devices used in fibre-optic and cable networks and also provides engineering and integration services for signal and data-transmission infrastructure.
Vector
Technology company providing telecommunications and digital infrastructure solutions for the telecom, energy and district-heating sectors. Its capabilities include the design and implementation of fibre-optic and broadband networks, technology consulting and support for the operation and modernisation of communications infrastructure.
RADMOR
Polish technology company and part of the WB Group, specialising in secure professional and military radio communications. It designs and manufactures advanced radio systems for armed forces, public services and industrial users, including modern programmable radios and tactical communication solutions.
Platan
Polish manufacturer of telecommunications and business communication systems. The company develops telephone and digital communication solutions for companies and public institutions, as well as passenger-information systems used in the railway sector.
TS PCB Techno Service S.A.
Company specialising in custom printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing based on customer designs and specifications. Its Gdańsk manufacturing facility, with over 3,700 sqm of modern production equipment, supplies solutions for the automotive, medical, aerospace and defence sectors.
Maritex
One of the largest electronic-component wholesalers in the European market. Its portfolio includes semiconductors, printed circuit boards, fans and cooling systems, and sensors.
EmbeddedSystems.do
Company specialising in embedded systems and advanced electronics design and development, offering services from hardware and firmware design through prototyping and cloud integration. It delivers projects for IoT, medical, foodtech and critical-infrastructure sectors, working mainly with clients from Europe and the US (78%).
Unisystem
The company designs and manufactures customised display solutions for a wide range of applications. It combines screens, touch interfaces, electronics, mechanical components and software to deliver complete solutions for sectors including industry, healthcare, transport, smart buildings and retail.
Flint Systems
Technology company developing advanced virtual-reality training simulators. It combines software and dedicated hardware to create realistic training environments that replicate machines and operational conditions for professional users.
Investment Advantages
Economic environment
- Metropolitan Area of Gdansk, Gdynia, Sopot — over 1.6 million residents, positive migration balance
- GDP per capita in the Tri-City is PLN 132,000 (approx. 150% of the national average)
- Gdansk ranks among the happiest European cities (EC report: Quality of Life in European Cities)
- Access to the Polish Investment Zone (including CIT exemption)
Infrastructure
- 194 ha of industrial investment sites available in Gdansk
- Port of Gdansk: 80.4 million tonnes of cargo, 2.8 million TEU (2025) — the largest container port on the Baltic Sea
- Gdansk Lech Wałęsa Airport: 98 routes, 27 countries, ~7.4 million passengers (2025)
- 1.07 million m² of office space and 1.82 million m² of warehouse space in the Tri-City (Knight Frank, Q3 2025)
Key Industries
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