Page 11 - Poland’s National Pavilion - SEMICON Taiwan 2024

Poland has a large pool of diversified talents with solid prospects
for the future, being placed best in the EU in the percentage
of female STEM graduates (43%) and successfully attracting IT
and technology experts from abroad. There are 6 major academic
hubs across the country with over 10 universities educating
students and conducting research in microelectronics and
photonics. Every year there are more university spin-offs and
startups in these areas. The market leaders are also involved in
close collaboration with several Polish and international
universities.

The major companies in the industry have been present
on the international markets for over 30 years. The Polish
microelectronics and photonics industry is well recognised for
its high quality and unique technologies. Products from Poland
are successfully used in the most demanding applications on this
and other planets- such as space exploration, EUV lithography,
high-frequency trading and defence. New technologies are being
tested by global market leaders for semiconductor integration,
autonomous mobility or VR.

The industrial base is still expanding, with modern manufacturing
plants being built across the country. Polish manufacturers
facilities are being complemented by a growing number of global
leaders such as Intel, LG, Corning or Trumpf. This trend will
increase even more with new investments under the European
Chips Act.

Industry integration and collaboration is supported by the
Microelectronics, Electronics and Photonics Cluster - an
industrial alliance recently established by major Polish
businesses and research organisations.

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