Taiwan strengthens semiconductor industry ties with Northern Poland

Pomerania, the fastest-growing region in northern Poland, is actively building its position within Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem. The region is drawing increasing attention from industry investors and is set to become a new European hub for design and manufacturing.

In this context, Pomerania’s cooperation with Taiwan, a global leader in semiconductors, takes on special significance. During a July visit, representatives of TAIPO (Taiwan-Poland Chamber of Commerce), Taiwanese Special Economic Zones, Lissome Art & Culture, and UMAI signed a cooperation agreement. Another, more in-depth memorandum is planned for September during the SEMICON Taiwan trade fair.

“Taiwan, despite its advanced technology, faces a shortage of qualified specialists. Poland has them – highly educated engineers and scientists, particularly in energy and IT. That’s why we see Poland as a key partner. Gdańsk is not only a beautiful city with a rich cultural heritage, but also a place that is very welcoming to both people and business. I believe that together with Pomerania, we can build a network of cooperation that connects our markets and opens the door to Western Europe,” said Jack Chao, President of TAIPO.

Semiconductor ecosystem

Northern Poland’s semiconductor ecosystem is already developing dynamically. Companies such as Intel, SK hynix, Solidigm, Synopsys, and OpenChip are carrying out projects in the region. Attractive investment areas are also available, including Juszkowo, which is currently being prepared for high-tech industry projects.

Energy transformation is another important advantage. Poland’s first nuclear power plant is being built in the region, while offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea are already in operation, providing stable and green energy sources for modern industry.

Energy potential

Pomerania is becoming one of the key regions in Central and Eastern Europe for the development of modern energy infrastructure. The region is home to some of Poland’s largest solar and wind farms, which are an important part of the country’s energy transition.

Even larger investments are ahead: the first offshore wind towers are being installed in the Baltic Sea, Pomerania will host Europe’s largest energy storage system, and more than 21,000 kilometers of transmission networks will be modernized and expanded.

Invest in Pomerania

These efforts are led by Invest in Pomerania, a regional initiative coordinated by the Pomerania Development Agency, which supports foreign investors in the region. A member of SEMI, Invest in Pomerania promotes the location at industry events, builds partnerships, and advocates for legislative changes at the national level – all to make Pomerania a semiconductor hub of the future.

“We aim to become Central Europe’s center for new technologies. The experience from Dresden, along with partnerships with Taiwan and SEMI member organizations, makes this goal increasingly achievable,” commented Radosław Bojarczuk, Head of the Industrial Investment Projects Advisory Team at Invest in Pomerania.

This spring, a regional delegation visited Saxony, where in Dresden – Europe’s “chip capital” – they met with representatives of the city, the state, and the Silicon Saxony technology cluster. Exchanges with industry leaders such as Infineon and Bosch showed that the key to success lies in combining infrastructure, education, and strong cooperation between the public and private sectors.

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