Małopolska is a region where you can develop your talents, gain experience and meet something exceptional. All this is surrounded by extraordinary nature enriched by an attractive educational and cultural offer. The capital city – Kraków is the second largest city in Poland, the top tourist destination of Poland and the country’s leading centre of science, education and business. Małopolska Region is the best place for work, business and leisure. Anyone who relies on professional development – anyone who wants to pursue their career, to open a company or to find a better place for investments – should visit Małopolska, recognised as the best European Entrepreneurial Region of 2016. This prestigious title, which is awarded by the Committee of the Regions, distinguishes the region displaying an active and innovative strategy for the development of entrepreneurship. Małopolska is the first Polish region to be awarded this title.
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Małopolska has a high level of research, development and great educational possibilities. There are 28 higher education facilities in the region, 21 of which are located in Kraków. Numbers confirm the strength of Małopolska in the field of education, research and innovation. There are over 148,000 students attending studies each year, and over 43,000 graduates from higher educational facilities yearly. Małopolska is home to over 270 active research and development institutions, including 209 units from the private enterprise sector. Moreover, there are 59 centres supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, 21 cluster initiatives and 3 very active science and industrial parks (Kraków Technology Park, Life Science Park in Kraków and Science and Technology Park in Tarnów)
Industries of the future in Małopolska (Smart Specialisations): Life sciences • Sustainable energy • Information and communication technologies • Chemistry • Manufacturing of metals, metal products and non-metallic mineral products • Electrical engineering and machine industry • Creative and leisure industries
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- By Heidi Johansson
The role of regions in the Cities Mission
As part of its work within the NetZeroCities project, ERRIN has developed three case studies showcasing the critical role that regions can play in the EU Mission on 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030, using examples from ERRIN member regions. With their climate-related competencies and responsibilities within national governance structures, and role in implementing national policies and facilitating financing, regions are uniquely positioned to support cities in achieving their climate neutrality goals. The case studies highlight best practice examples from Blekinge Region, Region of Valencia and Poland (Lower Silesia, Małopolska, Mazovia, Łódzkie and Podkarpackie).
- By Heidi Johansson
Case studies: The role of regions in the Mission on 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030
As part of its work within the NetZeroCities project, ERRIN has developed three case studies showcasing the critical role that regions can play in the EU Mission on climate-neutral and smart cities, using examples from ERRIN member regions. With their climate-related competencies and responsibilities within national governance structures, and role in implementing national policies and facilitating financing, regions are uniquely positioned to support cities in achieving their climate neutrality goals.
- By Lucy Hammond
Two ERRIN members win European Entrepreneurial Region (EER) 2024
Congratulations to ERRIN members, South Moravia and the City of Brno (Representation of the South Moravian Region to the EU) and Regione Autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia on winning the European Entrepreneurial Region 2024 award!
- By Lucy Hammond
Małopolska Region is looking for partners for the project "OpenRegioCulture" within Interreg Europe Programme
Małopolska Region is looking for partners for the project "OpenRegioCulture" within Interreg Europe Programme (second call).
- By Magdalena Ujejska
Małopolska Region's search for partners - Adapting cities and regions to climate change
Małopolska Region looking for partners for a project within LIFE Subprogramme Climate Action (Adapting cities and regions to climate change).
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Search for Polish partners - microplastics COST proposal
Dr Daniel Hill, a research fellow at Aston University (Birmingham, UK) is preparing a COST proposal linked to microplastics for the 20 October deadline. He is looking for Polish companies representing the water sector who would be interested to cooperate in the frame of the project. Please express your interest by 5 September.