?ód? - Powerhouse for Investors in the IT Industry

I would like to invite you to discover ?ód?'s potential as an attractive destination for investors in the IT industry. I will bring you up to date on the various aspects of the city, including location, IT services, startups, research and development, office and co-working spaces and many more! If you think about starting or bringing your business to Poland join this fascinating journey through a city full of opportunities and prospects. ?ód?, once an industrial centre, is now thriving as a developing hub for IT investments.

Invest in Lodz (Central Poland)

Next time I will focus on ?ód?'s strategic location, which provides convenient connections to other Polish cities and foreign business centres. The city's central location makes it an excellent place for business development and international cooperation. I will also take a look at the developed transportation infrastructure, which promotes efficient logistics and mobility in the city.

There are many examples why placing your business in this city is a very good investment. Look at MakoLab , where I work – company was established more than 30 years ago and has been continuously developing ever since, providing the most advanced IT systems for such industries as medical, automotive, aviation, banking and insurance. This shows how prone to good ideas and future-oriented projects this city is.

IT services

I will also discover the growing IT services sector in ?ód?. There is a variety of companies operating in the industry that offers advanced technological solutions for various sectors of the economy. ?ód? is a place where innovation and technology meets dynamic demand for modern IT services. And here is a lot of space for new investments!

Expert competencies

This rich market of experts and talents in the IT industry attracts investors to ?ód?. Many outstanding universities educate IT professionals. Follow me to discover scale of IT staff and students that forms a rich human resource base for new and growing companies and projects.

Did you know that there are around 35.000 specialists working in shared services in ?ód?? (based on 米高蒲志 "?ód? na fali wznosz?cej. Analiza, trendy i wyzwania sektora centrów us?ug biznesowych w ?odzi" report from 2022)

Startups

?ód? has growing startup ecosystem. Both technology incubators and the support from the city offers unique investment opportunities. There are many examples of successful startups and tips for those who want to start their adventure in the ?ód?’s IT ecosystem.

R&D (Research and Development)

I will also focus on advanced research and development competencies in ?ód?. Introducing research institutions and opportunities to take advantage of grants for innovative projects. ?ód? (as a city) and ?ód? IT companies has many international partnerships and innovative projects that create a favourable environment for technological development. You can’t imagine how many of solutions that we are using on a daily basis comes from ?ód?.

Optimal Tax Environment

?ód? is a tax-advantaged city for investors - including ?ódzka Specjalna Strefa Ekonomiczna / Lodz Special Economic Zone and support programs for technology companies it is worth considering ?ód? as a place for investment. Here, like in startups, are many examples of companies operating in the LSEZ successfully.

I asked City of Lodz Office what makes so many investors choose ?ód? as their primary place to do business, or as an ideal space for their international growth in Central Europe? There are three main factors:

1. ?ód? had a perfect location and road connections, it based in the geographical center of the Poland and it is close to other capitals. This factor is the most important for the logistic companies and it is convenient for the corporations, from the perspective of business trips as well.

2. Special economic zone, which makes the city attractive to the investors.

3. Talent pool in the different segments (workers and a high category specialists).

Office and Co-working Spaces

If you are looking for wide market of attractive office and co-working spaces – you must include ?ód? in your research. Variety of offerings in ?ód? allows to find the perfect place for business, especially in IT sector. Many offers of modern A-class office buildings, as well as initiatives supporting the development of co-working space for business.

Did you know that there is over 630 000 square meters of office space in ?ód? with even 13,5 EUR/sqm/month rate for those located in center of the city? (based on Grafton Recruitment Business Services 2023 report)

Great place to live in

High quality of life in ?ód? attracts residents and investors with its lifestyle. Many tourist attractions, cultural events, as well as infrastructure and communications creates a comfortable environment for living and development.

Those articles are invitation to discover a fascinating city that offers not only excellent business opportunities, but also a unique living and development experience. ?ód?, with its dynamic growth, innovative startups, advanced research competencies, and favourable tax environment, is an excellent destination for IT business. Discover what makes ?ód? a place worth investing in – follow me not to miss more details (like Duopolis – ?ód?/Warsaw – concept).

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Statistics and data based on reports provided by Invest in Lodz (Central Poland) or according to the source provided.