Małopolskie voivodeship is situated in south-central Poland. In terms of economic development it is one of the country’s most diversified regions. Compared to other voivodeships, it stands out in terms of the large share of industry and building in global value of sold production. Despite the growing importance of developing sectors such as the high-tech and motor industries, it is such traditional sectors as the metallurgical, heavy-chemical, mining, metal, tobacco and food industries which largely continue to constitute its economic base. Young highly trained human resources are attracting BPO sector companies.

Investment opportunities

• large science and research potential of Krakow universities and research institutions
• presence of high-tech sector in the region
• large resources of well-educated, young workforce
• rich natural resources
• well-developed banking system
• broad network of business support institutions
• advanced telecommunications infrastructure
• high level of economic development: 5th place in Poland in terms of Gross Domestic Product
• well-developed communication network: main transit corridor from western Europe to Ukraine (A4 motorway), good railway network (including the TINA III transit corridor), international airport Kraków-Balice (second biggest in Poland); six road border crossing points and one rail border crossing point in Leluchow.
• incentives for investors

Sectors with huge potential

• Automotive
• High-tech
• BPO
• Tourism