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Gdańsk Science and Technology Park — city innovation hub (Gdańsk)

Poland · Gdańsk · See the Poland profile

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City-backed science park (2006): 80+ resident companies in 40,000 m² in Gdańsk, 97% occupied. Tech Incubator supports university spin-offs; 2024 Acceleration Zone: PLN 17 M from Startup Booster Poland. EBN, IASP and EU EDIH member.

80+ companies
Resident companies (current)
96-97 %
Occupancy rate (current)
1,700+ events/year
Events hosted annually (current)
17 PLN million (~4 million EUR)
Funding secured via Startup Booster Poland - Smart UP (2024)

Details

Maturity
Established
Promoter
Gdańsk Science and Technology Park / Pomeranian Special Economic Zone
Period
2006–present
Region (NUTS)
PL63
Keywords
Biotechnology, IT, clean energy, deep tech

Context

Gdansk Science and Technology Park (GPNT) was established in 2006 on the initiative of the Marshal's Office of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, the City of Gdansk, Gdansk University of Technology, and the Pomeranian Special Economic Zone Ltd. The facility occupies a converted printing plant spanning 40,000+ m2 of mixed-use research, office, and incubation space.

Activities

GPNT runs a Technology Incubator supporting university graduates and spin-offs, an Acceleration Zone (launched 2024), and the Pomeranian EDIH (European Digital Innovation Hub, launched 2024). The park also hosts a 3D Printing Centre, a data centre, advanced laboratories, and conference facilities. It is a member of EBN (EU|BIC Innovation Community), IASP (International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation), and the European network of EDIHs.

Results

The park hosts 80+ resident companies specializing in biotechnology, IT, and clean-energy technologies, with a 96-97% occupancy rate and 1,700+ events hosted annually. In 2024, GPNT secured PLN 17 million (~4 million EUR) via the Startup Booster Poland - Smart UP programme.

Implementation
Indicative cost
High (€500k–€5M) — PLN 17 million (~4 million EUR) secured in 2024 via the Startup Booster Poland - Smart UP programme; no total facility construction or operating cost disclosed.
Time to results
Long (> 3 years) — Operating continuously since 2006; Acceleration Zone and Pomeranian EDIH both launched in 2024 as recent expansions.
Staffing & skills
Founding partners: Marshal's Office of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, City of Gdansk, Gdansk University of Technology, and Pomeranian Special Economic Zone Ltd.

Conditions for success

  • Multi-stakeholder governance combining regional government, city, university and special economic zone
  • Membership in EBN, IASP and the European EDIH network for continued visibility and network access
  • Diversified offer (incubation, acceleration, EDIH, 3D printing/data centre/labs) sustaining 96-97% occupancy

Commonly funded by

ERDF — European Regional Development Fund

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