Nearly 2 Billion Invested by Entrepreneurs in Małopolska

02 stycznia 2025

Entrepreneurs in Małopolska and Jędrzejów County (Świętokrzyskie Province) have announced 60 new investments for 2024. These projects amount to nearly 2 billion in investment and will create hundreds of new jobs. The investments are supported by a tax incentive under the Polish Investment Zone (PSI) programme, operated in the region by the Kraków Technology Park (KPT).

Last year, the largest investments came from the medical, food, and chemical industries. The food sector remains significant, with support provided to both food producers and smaller enterprises like bakeries and confectioneries. Notably, the beauty company Vis Plantis joined the programme for the first time, establishing a new production facility. Theirs was the historic 300th decision under the PSI programme. Since its inception in 2018, the PSI programme has issued more decisions than were granted over 20 years under the special economic zones system, demonstrating dynamic investment growth in recent years. I sincerely hope entrepreneurs will maintain this momentum and continue investing in Małopolska.

Andrzej Kulig, CEO of KPT

Stryker, a global leader in medical products and equipment listed on the New York Stock Exchange, is executing three investments worth a total of 475 million. The company has expanded its facility and acquired new machinery, supporting healthcare for over 150 million patients annually. This year, Stryker has focused on Małopolska and plans further development in the region.

Another significant project comes from LINDE GAZ POLSKA Sp. z o.o., which, in partnership with ArcelorMittal Poland, is constructing a hydrogen production facility in Kraków. The company is investing over 100 million.

PETMEX, a pet food manufacturer, is utilising the Polish Investment Zone programme for the fourth time. The company will build a new facility for producing wet food for dogs and cats, modernise existing warehouses and production halls, and acquire modern machinery. The investment is valued at over 28 million.

A heartwarming story involves AKSAM, a company whose production hall burned down a few months ago. Despite the setback, the owners retained their workforce and invested in the facility, leveraging the tax incentive. This places AKSAM among the top investors in 2024.

Andrzej Kulig, CEO of KPT

Other food sector investments include Lajkonik, Kabanos, Magda Plant-Based, and bakeries such as Krakowskie Wypieki, Rożnów, and Tęgoborze.

Out of 60 investment decisions issued, 42 were for small and medium-sized enterprises, and 18 for large companies. Most of the firms (51) are Polish, and they collectively pledged to create 408 jobs. Notably, 46 companies are using the tax incentive for facility upgrades, automation, and machinery purchases.

Interestingly, a third of the companies benefiting from the tax incentive this year had previously invested in the Polish Investment Zone programme. This indicates the programme's effectiveness, as companies reinvest savings into further development.

Łukasz Blacha, investor support department director

Łukasz Blacha, investor support department director, Justyna Czyszek, investor support department deputy director

PSI activities are well-supported by other programmes run by KPT. These include initiatives focusing on digital transformation, such as cyber security and ERP systems training, organised by the hub4industry team. Entrepreneurs also have the chance to visit other factories, including POLARIS, NIDEC, and POLMARK, and participate in the KPT ScaleUp acceleration programme, which fosters innovation. This year’s partners include MAN, Maspex, Grupa Azoty, and Werner Kenkel—also PSI clients.

Since 2018, Kraków Technology Park has issued 320 support decisions under the Polish Investment Zone programme, amounting to over 11.7 billion. This has resulted in at least 5,000 jobs across 84 municipalities in Małopolska and Jędrzejów County.

Barbara Wityńska-Słącz

Media Relations Krakow Technology Park

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