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Talented and skilled professionals
Wroclaw, the largest city in Poland's Lower Silesia region, with almost 640,000 inhabitants, is a fast-growing centre for talent, R&D and foreign direct investment (FDI). With a strong academic presence, state-of-the-art infrastructure and strategic location, Wroclaw is one of Europe's top destinations for companies in industries such as IT, engineering and business services.
A Strong Business Environment and Growing R&D Sector
According to the latest Business Environment Assessment Study (BEAS) by Antal and Cushman & Wakefield, Wroclaw has consistently secured and strengthened its position as the top investment destination in Poland. This fourth edition of the BEAS report shows that Wroclaw is the leading city for both domestic and foreign investment, with business leaders increasingly selecting it as their preferred location for expansion by 2025. Wroclaw's exceptional intellectual capital, advanced technological infrastructure and modern laboratories have made it the most popular city in Poland for establishing R&D and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) centres.
The R&D sector in Wroclaw has grown significantly in recent years. By 2022, Lower Silesia will be home to 663 R&D companies, an increase of 34% since 2019. Wroclaw's business landscape is diverse, allowing companies to find specific expertise while encouraging cross-industry innovation. Furthermore, Wroclaw's R&D expenditure reached PLN 3.9 billion in 2022, making it one of the top three regions in Poland for R&D investment.
A Leading Academic Hub with Diverse Study Options
Wroclaw's academic landscape provides a strong foundation for R&D and innovation. In 2023, students will be able to choose from an impressive range of study programmes, with 202 undergraduate and 84 postgraduate programmes offered by nine public universities, 15 private colleges and two ecclesiastical universities. This wide range of educational opportunities enhances the local talent pool and provides businesses with well-prepared graduates in technical, business and scientific disciplines.
Highly Competitive Salaries in Key Sectors
Wroclaw's attractiveness as an investment destination is further enhanced by its highly skilled talent pool, particularly in IT, engineering and business services. According to Antal's salary report, professionals in these fields can expect competitive compensation. For example, full-stack developers earn between PLN 19,000 and 23,000 gross per month, production engineers between PLN 7,500 and 13,000 gross, and logistics managers between PLN 11,000 and 18,000 gross. These attractive salaries, coupled with Wroclaw's high quality of life, are attracting both Polish and international talent to the city.
Wroclaw's future as a centre for talent, innovation and growth
Labour market in Wrocław is built on strong competences and knowledge.With high rankings in investment studies such as BEAS, competitive salaries and a highly skilled talent pool, Wroclaw continues to attract companies and professionals from around the world, cementing its role as a leading hub for R&D and economic growth in Poland.