The presence of a DPIN representative at North America’s largest technology industry event was not accidental. The Lower Silesian Innovation Park brings together around 50 companies, including both startups developing innovative technologies and businesses employing more than 50 people that produce advanced components for leading market players. The park is therefore a platform for technological development in Lower Silesia.
– In a dynamically developing world of technological innovation, the Lower Silesian Innovation Park is an important element of the local ecosystem – says Marcin Psiuch. – We can see a global trend in which numerous businesses present advanced solutions in artificial intelligence, information technology and the technology industry in the broadest sense. In this context, Wrocław and Lower Silesia are an important centre of entrepreneurship on a national scale. Looking at the startup ecosystem, this region stands out particularly in terms of the number of newly established companies, potentially even surpassing Warsaw. Considering the ratio of startups to the total number of businesses in Lower Silesia, a clear advantage is visible. The development of these companies is clearly evident; an example is the commercialisation process, in which sole proprietorships starting out in a small office gradually expand into larger office spaces and production halls. This dynamism demonstrates the region’s strong innovative and economic potential.
Web Summit is a prestigious event bringing together thousands of experts, investors and startups from around the world. This year’s edition took place in North America for the first time, opening up new opportunities for participants to reach Western markets. More than 750 startups presented themselves at the event, and their ideas were followed by over 600 investors from around the world.
– Web Summit plays an important role in building relationships and exchanging information among entrepreneurs – says Marcin Psiuch. – It enables business contacts to be established, but also provides a platform for learning about the offerings of institutions supporting their development. At DPIN, we do this on a micro scale. For example, through the Comon Day organised in May this year, where we brought together nearly 50 companies. The meetings resulted in valuable discussions and generated energy for joint action. DPIN also offers loans tailored to entrepreneurs’ needs. In addition, it proposes funding for company training, enabling employees to improve their qualifications and businesses to develop. Funding can amount to as much as PLN 100,000 for large businesses, PLN 65,000 for medium-sized businesses, PLN 45,000 for small businesses and PLN 25,000 for micro-businesses. The offer is complemented by 3D printing – an innovative technology that can provide significant support for companies in the automotive and technology sectors – the vice-president adds.
The presence of Lower Silesian businesses on the international stage, as in the case of the fifteen companies participating in the trade fair, is an important element in the development of the regional economy.
These initiatives enable startups to establish business contacts, exchange experiences and present their achievements. The representation of Lower Silesia at the exhibition stand in Vancouver supports the search for strategic partnerships.
The activity of Lower Silesian entrepreneurs, both through exhibiting their own products and exploring the trade fair grounds, contributes to gaining knowledge, building relationships and exchanging know-how, consequently strengthening the region’s position in the global market.