Launching the Poland in Silicon Valley Center: Bridging Innovation and Economic Growth

Palo Alto, CA – Announcing the launch of Poland in Silicon Valley Center, a pioneering initiative designed to foster innovation and economic growth by creating a robust bridge between Poland and the world-renowned Silicon Valley. The Poland in Silicon Valley Center aims to leverage the unique strengths of both regions, facilitating the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and resources to drive scientific research, business development, and economic progress.

Inauguration of Poland in Silicon Valley Center for Science, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (Center), July, 10th 2024

Piotr Moncarz, Ph. D., P.E., NAE, Chair, USPTC; president, Center
Anna Timofiejczuk, dr hab. inż, prof. Silesian University of Technology; Office Director, Center
Jerzy Orkiszewski, president, US-Polish Trade Council; Chairman of the Board, Center
Andrzej Nowak, Prof. of Civil Eng., Auburn Univ.; president, Council of Polish Engineers in North America; V-President, Center
Alojzy Nowak, dr. hab., prof., rector, University of Warsaw
Krzysztof Jóźwik, dr hab. inż., prof., rector, Łódź University of Technology; chair, KRPUT
Victor Kaberuka Shyaka, post. grad student, Stanford University, Computer Science Dept.

Among key objectives:

  1. Academia and Research Collaboration:
    • Establish ongoing contacts between leading academic and research entities in Poland and Silicon Valley.
    • Enhance the integration of cutting-edge science and research into successful products, driving innovation and technological advancements.
  2. Support for Regional Development Clusters:
    • Provide regional development clusters with opportunities to increase the flow of knowledge and know-how from Silicon Valley to their members.
    • Empower these clusters to become hubs of innovation and economic vitality, fostering local and national growth.
  3. Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs):
    • Help Polish SMEs achieve their global ambitions through targeted support, mentorship, and access to Silicon Valley resources.
    • Enable SMEs to scale their operations, and reach new markets, globally.
  4. Fostering Economic Growth:
    • Support flagship Polish companies in establishing Poland as a global business player.
    • Provide these companies with the tools, insights, and connections needed to thrive globally, driving sustainable economic growth.


About the Poland in Silicon Valley Center:
The Poland in Silicon Valley Center bridges the gap between Polish innovation and Silicon Valley expertise. Based on the two decades of experience of US-Polish Trade Council, the center aims to create a vibrant ecosystem that drives scientific, technological, and economic advancements by fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.