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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Health WG meeting: Innovation in health promotion and disease prevention
This Health Working Group meeting will invite European Commission representatives to discuss health promotion and disease prevention in the new EU Care Strategy and the EU public health policy.