Poland Unveils TEEMA Science Park to Build Europe's ICT Gateway
Polish Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Technology Michał Jaros announced on May 11 that the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) plans to build a 'TEEMA Science Park' in Poland, focusing on semiconductors and AI servers. The Polish government has invested nearly 400 million PLN (approx. 3.24 billion TWD) in infrastructure, aiming to acquire land and begin construction by the end of 2026.
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WARSAW (CNA) -- Poland's Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Technology, Michał Jaros, stated in an exclusive interview with Polish business media Business Insider Polska today that Poland is fully committed to becoming the preferred location for Taiwanese companies in Europe. The Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) will establish a 'TEEMA Science Park' in Poland, targeting high-tech industries such as semiconductors and AI servers, with the goal of transforming Poland into Europe's information and communication technology (ICT) core.
Jaros stated in the interview that the objective of this massive investment plan is to build Poland into a gateway for Taiwanese companies entering Europe. This not only involves the previous Izera electric vehicle cooperation but also expands the scope to high-end fields such as semiconductors, ICT, and artificial intelligence servers.
He mentioned that the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) is leading this significant investment project. TEEMA has approximately 3,000 member companies, contributing about one-quarter of Taiwan's gross domestic product. The association is currently led by Young Liu, chairman of Foxconn, the global contract manufacturing leader.
He particularly emphasized that Foxconn Group's revenue scale in 2025 will reach as high as US$250 billion (approximately NT$8 trillion), equivalent to 25% of Poland's GDP, demonstrating the strategic significance of this cooperation for Poland's economic structural transformation.
Jaros revealed that the science park might be located in the core area between Wrocław, Katowice, and Łódź. These three cities possess deep industrial traditions and talent support from top technical universities, but the final site selection will still be decided by the Taiwanese side.
He also stated that to meet the park's demand for approximately 150 hectares and high power supply, the Polish government has invested nearly 400 million zlotys (approximately NT$3.24 billion) in Miękinia, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, to prepare the infrastructure. The Polish government aims to acquire the land and commence construction by the end of 2026.
Jaros announced that the specific investment location and the first phase of the business plan are expected to be officially unveiled during the Taiwan Expo, to be held in Warsaw from June 22 to 24 this year, which will be attended by 100 Taiwanese companies.
Jaros pointed out that this large-scale investment is not merely a commercial transaction between enterprises but a strategic plan fully supported by the Taiwanese government. In negotiations with the Taiwanese side, Taiwan currently prioritizes optimizing the investment environment and administrative efficiency over direct financial subsidies or government grants.
To enhance its competitive advantage, Poland plans to introduce a 'One-Stop Shop' service to simplify administrative procedures and, following the Czech model, streamline work permit procedures for professional engineers from Taiwan and other regions.
In addition to the technology park, Jaros also put forward the vision of transforming Poland into a 'Copper Valley of Europe' (dolina miedziowa Europy), combining Poland's rich local resources of copper, silver, and other rare earths with Taiwan's manufacturing technology to strengthen Europe's supply chain sovereignty from semiconductor raw materials to final products.
Regarding concerns about whether deepening cooperation with Taiwan would provoke a reaction from China, Jaros clearly stated that cooperation between Poland and Taiwan is purely based on economic, technological, and cultural aspects and has no political nature.
He frankly said that Poland must have the ability to manufacture 'sovereign products' domestically to ensure information security and prevent leaks. He cited Poland's current inability to independently produce mobile phones as an example, pointing out that cooperation with Taiwan is a strategic choice for Poland to move towards technological self-reliance and break away from dependence on a single external supply chain.
Jaros concluded that in the current context of global technological competition and geopolitical tensions, economic cooperation with Taiwan will be a crucial key to ensuring Poland's future technological autonomy and security. (Editor: Tang Sheng-yang) 1150511
Jaros stated in the interview that the objective of this massive investment plan is to build Poland into a gateway for Taiwanese companies entering Europe. This not only involves the previous Izera electric vehicle cooperation but also expands the scope to high-end fields such as semiconductors, ICT, and artificial intelligence servers.
He mentioned that the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) is leading this significant investment project. TEEMA has approximately 3,000 member companies, contributing about one-quarter of Taiwan's gross domestic product. The association is currently led by Young Liu, chairman of Foxconn, the global contract manufacturing leader.
He particularly emphasized that Foxconn Group's revenue scale in 2025 will reach as high as US$250 billion (approximately NT$8 trillion), equivalent to 25% of Poland's GDP, demonstrating the strategic significance of this cooperation for Poland's economic structural transformation.
Jaros revealed that the science park might be located in the core area between Wrocław, Katowice, and Łódź. These three cities possess deep industrial traditions and talent support from top technical universities, but the final site selection will still be decided by the Taiwanese side.
He also stated that to meet the park's demand for approximately 150 hectares and high power supply, the Polish government has invested nearly 400 million zlotys (approximately NT$3.24 billion) in Miękinia, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, to prepare the infrastructure. The Polish government aims to acquire the land and commence construction by the end of 2026.
Jaros announced that the specific investment location and the first phase of the business plan are expected to be officially unveiled during the Taiwan Expo, to be held in Warsaw from June 22 to 24 this year, which will be attended by 100 Taiwanese companies.
Jaros pointed out that this large-scale investment is not merely a commercial transaction between enterprises but a strategic plan fully supported by the Taiwanese government. In negotiations with the Taiwanese side, Taiwan currently prioritizes optimizing the investment environment and administrative efficiency over direct financial subsidies or government grants.
To enhance its competitive advantage, Poland plans to introduce a 'One-Stop Shop' service to simplify administrative procedures and, following the Czech model, streamline work permit procedures for professional engineers from Taiwan and other regions.
In addition to the technology park, Jaros also put forward the vision of transforming Poland into a 'Copper Valley of Europe' (dolina miedziowa Europy), combining Poland's rich local resources of copper, silver, and other rare earths with Taiwan's manufacturing technology to strengthen Europe's supply chain sovereignty from semiconductor raw materials to final products.
Regarding concerns about whether deepening cooperation with Taiwan would provoke a reaction from China, Jaros clearly stated that cooperation between Poland and Taiwan is purely based on economic, technological, and cultural aspects and has no political nature.
He frankly said that Poland must have the ability to manufacture 'sovereign products' domestically to ensure information security and prevent leaks. He cited Poland's current inability to independently produce mobile phones as an example, pointing out that cooperation with Taiwan is a strategic choice for Poland to move towards technological self-reliance and break away from dependence on a single external supply chain.
Jaros concluded that in the current context of global technological competition and geopolitical tensions, economic cooperation with Taiwan will be a crucial key to ensuring Poland's future technological autonomy and security. (Editor: Tang Sheng-yang) 1150511