Modern industry is no longer just looking for cheap labor and raw materials. Today, a region's success is determined by access to green energy, a quality of life that attracts talent, and a robust digital ecosystem. The latest report by the Institute for Market Economics (IBnGR) leaves no illusions: the Pomeranian Voivodeship is the national runner-up in the race for the title of the best location for the industry of the future.

Not Just Factories, but Location Potential
The recently published study titled "Analysis of the Strengths and Weaknesses of Pomerania in the Field of Modern Industry" is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand why global players are eager to invest here. Importantly, the aim of the study was not merely to describe the current structure of factories and production halls, but above all to answer the question: to what extent do Pomerania's conditions favor the location of modern business activities? The authors adopted an "investor's perspective," analyzing the region as a set of specific benefits that minimize business risk and increase the chances of success.

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Pomerania on the Podium: What Makes Us Stand Out?
In the overall ranking, Pomerania took second place in Poland, trailing only slightly behind the Silesian Voivodeship. This is the result of a comprehensive assessment of 36 indicators grouped into 10 categories. Where are we unrivaled?

Economic ecosystem (1st place in the country): We have a very high concentration of manufacturing entities per capita, a high number of business environment institutions supporting enterprise operations, and we lead in the number of companies conducting research and development (R&D) per capita.

Environment and quality of life (1st place in the country): Pomerania is the best place to settle for high-class specialists. Clean air, developed municipal infrastructure, and a rich tourist offer are our massive advantages in the fight for talent.

Socio-cultural environment (2nd place in the country): The region is vibrant, which is confirmed by the record number of participants in artistic and sports events, as well as the highest rate in Poland of working-age people relocating and registering here from other voivodeships.

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Industry's New Currency: Green Energy and Transport
The IBnGR report clearly shows that in the era of energy transition, access to renewable energy sources (RES) is becoming a key location factor. Pomerania ranks high in 4th place here, thanks to a significant concentration of installed RES capacity per square kilometer. Upcoming investments in offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea could soon make us an absolute leader in this area.

We look equally strong in transport (4th place), where our greatest advantage is, of course, the accessibility of the seaports in Gdańsk and Gdynia, which serve as a window to the world for modern logistics.

Challenges of a Successful Region
Being a leader comes with specific costs. Like other strong metropolitan centers, Pomerania grapples with relatively high labor costs (12th place) and a tight employment market situation. A low unemployment rate and high salaries are, on the one hand, evidence of the region's wealth and generated economic strength, and on the other - a challenge for investors looking for savings. The report's authors also point to the need for further improvement in the area of public safety.

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Direction: The Future
The analysis results confirm that Pomerania is undergoing a process of industrial "shift in the center of gravity" - a gradual increase in the importance of the northern part of the country as a technological and energy hub. The region not only attracts modern companies but also creates stable and complementary conditions for their long-term development.

Read more at: ppg.ibngr.pl