High potential sectors
IT/ICT sector
- Dynamic growth of the sector:
- high concentration of so called high-technology companies, such as: Kroll Ontrack in Katowice, Wasko in Gliwice, Wilk Elektronik in Laziska Gorne, IBM in Katowice, Ente in Gliwice, Ailleron in Bielsko-Biala, Kamsoft in Katowice, branch of Comarch in Katowice, branch of SII company in Katowice
- the existence of Ontrack data recovery software development centre
- Appropriate research-technology infrastructure
- 32 higher education institutions (including 11 public ones), i.a.: Silesian University of Technology, Czestochowa University of Technology, Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technologies
- more than 110 000 students, 30% of which study on technical universities/academies
Automotive industry
- High dynamics of development:
- high number of well-known automotive companies that operate in the region, e.g.: Opel in Gliwice, FCA (earlier: Fiat), Lear Co. in Tychy, NGK Ceramics in Gliwice, Brembo in Dabrowa Gornicza and Czestochowa, branches of ZF company (TRW – for example in Częstochowa and Gliwice), Magneti Marelli in Sosnowiec and Bielsko-Biala, Nexteer Automotive in Tychy and Gliwice
- Availability of highly-skilled work force:
- developed network of vocational schools that provide secondary education
- 32 higher education institutions (including 11 public ones), among other: Silesian University of Technology, Czestochowa University of Technology
- Over 110 000 students, 30% of which study on technical universities/academies
Energy industry
- Sector includes using of renewable sources of energy, eg. biomas
- Silesia is one of the biggest electricity provider in Poland
- Developed market of solar technologies
- Presence of many companies from energy sector, i.a.: Tauron Polska Energia in Katowice, SFW Energia in Gliwice, EcoJura in Częstochowa, Fortum
- Availability of highly-skilled work force:
- developed network of vocational schools that provide secondary education
- 32 higher education institutions (including 11 public ones), among other: Silesian University of Technology, Czestochowa University of Technology
- over 110 000 students, 30% of which study on technical universities/academies
Medical sector
- One of the intelligent specialization of the region thanks to high level of medical services and the recognition of medical products
- 32 higher education institutions in the region, i.a: Medical University of Silesia which educates highly specialized doctors
- High development of cardiosurgery and oncology that distinguishes Silesia on national and international level
