The Małopolska Region, together with the historical capital of Poland - Krakow, is one of the most recognizable regions in Europe. Unusual landscapes, unique nature, an impressive number of monuments, including 14 inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and a unique atmosphere - all this means that every year our region is visited by several million tourists from Poland and around the world. In addition, Małopolska Region is undoubtedly one of the most dynamically developing regions on the economic map of Poland and Europe. The strong position of our Region is demonstrated by the dynamically operating companies in our region, recognized not only in the country but also abroad. It is not without reason that Małopolska is one of the leading destinations chosen for the organization of business and economic meetings, which only confirms the thesis that it is a perfect place for business development. Małopolska Region is also characterized by the large scientific and research potential of Małopolska universities and research centres. Every year, about 150,000 young people study at universities in Małopolska; research works are carried out in several hundred research and development institutions, in domestic and foreign enterprises.

Małopolska Smart Specializations:

Małopolska focuses on smart development and consistently implements it. As a result, our region has become one of the most innovative in the country. In order to strengthen the competitiveness of Małopolska, both in the domestic and international arena, seven Małopolska smart specializations have been developed, whose goal is to support areas with the greatest development potential in the region. Seven smart specializations that set strategic directions for the region’s development are: life science, sustainable energy, information and communication technologies, chemistry, production of metals and metal products and products from non-metallic mineral raw materials, electrical engineering and the machine industry, creative and leisure industries.

In the National Official Register of National Economy Entities (REGON) at the end of 2018 in Małopolska in the area of „electrical engineering and machine industry” there were 5084 entities registered, while in the area of „production of metals and metal products from non-metallic mineral raw materials” there were 7471 entities registered.

Electrotechnical, machine production and metals sectors in Małopolska:

Electrical engineering and the engineering industry is a field that includes, in particular, the production and development of electronic and optical products, electrical and mechanical devices as well as the production of motor vehicles and other transport equipment. In addition to their great importance for employment in the region, the products of these industries remain pillars of exports from Małopolska. It should be emphasized that due to their complementarity with the production of metals and metal products in Małopolska, the products of these industries may rely less on the import of supplies, thanks to which a significant part of the added value can remain in the region. Industry data show that the production of machinery and equipment stands out particularly favourably in terms of the values of indicators such as the percentage of innovative enterprises in industry and expenditure on innovation activities. In the case of the production of motor vehicles, trailers and semi -trailers, excluding motorcycles, we observe a relative advantage in terms of the ratio of expenditure on innovative activity in industry. The production of electrical equipment, on the other hand, stands out in terms of the growth rate of sold production and the percentage of innovative enterprises. Data on science and public support show that the production of computers, electronic and optical products stands out, where this value is over 9.5 times higher. In addition, the production of electrical equipment in Małopolska is distinguished by higher expenditure on R&D per employee in relation to nationwide data. At the end of 2018, in the Małopolska Region, according to the REGON classification (National Official Register of National Economy Entities), 5,084 enterprises were registered in the „electrical engineering and machine industry” area, and 7,471 in the area of „production of metals and metal products from non-metallic mineral raw materials”.

If You want to know more about electrical engineering industry, machine industry and metal industry in Małopolska Region, read publication about it in our publications section.

Publication has been prepared as part of the implementation of the „Power up Your Business in Małopolska 2” project, sub-measure 3.3.1 of the Regional Operational Program of the Malopolska Region for the years 2014-2020.