Pomeranian ICT Cluster Interizon
Pomeranian ICT Cluster Interizon is one of the most important initiatives supporting development of information and communications technology sector in Poland
Since 2009, we are supporting the development of the information and communications technology sector in Poland
We are a dynamic community of over 100 companies, research and scientific institutions, and business support organizations united by a common mission: to build a strong, innovative, and collaborative ICT ecosystem. We are operating since 2009, utilizing an open and flexible partnership model that fosters integration, knowledge exchange, and rapid response to market changes. Our strength lies in combining competition with genuine cooperation—together, we create innovative products, technologies, and business models that address the needs of both the domestic and global markets. Companies affiliated with the Cluster operate in areas such as: information technology, electronics, automation, telecommunications, and robotics.
We support their development by:
participation in research and development (R&D) projects
access to a network of partners and customers
the ability to form interdisciplinary task forces
participation in international consortia
The Interizon Cluster has been classified as a National Key Cluster
An award given to the most dynamic and innovative clusters in Poland
This means that our business is of strategic importance to the development of the national economy and is highly competitive in international markets.
Interizon brings together
101
technology companies, universities, business support organizations, and local government entities
Interizon holds the ECEI Bronze Label certification
Interizon has received the ECEI Bronze Label “Striving for Cluster Excellence”—a prestigious European quality label awarded to cluster management organizations that consciously and consistently strive to improve their management excellence. The certification was awarded following an independent benchmarking process conducted by experts from the European Secretariat for Cluster Analysis (ESCA). The assessment covered key areas of the cluster’s operations, including organizational structure and governance, the financing model, the quality and scope of services for members, collaboration within the ecosystem, and the cluster’s achievements and recognition.
Interizon Cluster Services:
Services provided by the Cluster underscore its expertise, its pool of experts, and its active role in supporting digital transformation, fostering innovation, and enhancing the competitiveness of businesses.
Professional services in the field of intellectual property rights (IPR) protection in the digital environment, including advisory, educational, and informational activities that support the protection of innovations, technologies, and digital assets of businesses and organizations.
Specifically in the areas of intellectual property protection, trademarks, copyrights, know-how, and information security, including:
- education on intellectual property and innovation protection (in the digital environment)
- consulting on intellectual property protection in digital and technology projects
- support in identifying and securing IP rights
- training and webinars on IP protection, copyright, trademarks, and trade secrets
- consultations on the commercialization of innovations and technology transfer
- support regarding the protection of know-how and confidential information
- analysis of risks related to intellectual property rights infringement
- support in preparing documentation related to IP protection
- outreach activities regarding compliance with regulations concerning intellectual property and new technologies
Educational and training services, including the organization and delivery of webinars, workshops, and training sessions designed to support the development of digital skills and the digital transformation of businesses and organizations.
Specifically in the areas of new technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, process automation, digital tools, and technological innovation, including:
- expert webinars on digital transformation for businesses
- training in AI, cybersecurity, automation, and digital tools
- hands-on workshops on the use of new technologies in business
- digital skills training for employees and management
- educational consulting on the implementation of digital technologies
- training on data protection, information security, and compliance
- presentations on technological trends and digital innovations
- upskilling and reskilling programs for digital competencies
- organization of online and in-person educational events
- mentoring and expert consultations on digital transformation
- training on the use of the cloud, SaaS tools, and digital systems
Benefits for participants in the National Key Cluster:
National Key Cluster status serves as confirmation of the cluster’s high level of organization and its role in fostering innovation and economic growth.
Access to funds supporting international expansion under the Smart Growth Program.
Bonus points when applying for EU funding.
A stronger lobbying position and the ability to influence the development of industry policy.
National and international recognition.
Cluster’s Governing Bodies
Cluster Council
The Cluster’s activities are managed by the Cluster Council, which is elected by the Participants’ Assembly. It acts as a decision-making and supervisory body at a strategic level, particularly with regard to projects relating to the functioning of the Cluster as a whole. The Council’s tasks include, amongst others, setting strategic directions for development, supervising the implementation of the objectives set out in the strategy, assessing projects for their compliance with the Cluster’s strategy, admitting new members, and appointing working groups in areas of significance to the participants. Members of the Cluster Council are elected for a two-year term.
Participants’ Assembly
As a joint venture of its participants, the cluster has a decision-making body in the form of the Participants’ Assembly, which is composed of their representatives. The Assembly sets the direction for development, approves the cluster’s programmes and strategy, and takes decisions on key matters concerning its operation. Resolutions are adopted in the presence of at least half of the current number of cluster participants, by a simple majority of votes. As a rule, each participant has one vote, taking into account the division into groups (micro-enterprises, small, medium, large and other entities), each of which holds a total of 20% of the votes. This arrangement ensures balance in the decision-making process and prevents any one group from dominating.
Interizon Foundation
Under the tripartite agreement dated 1 July 2013, the INTERIZON Foundation acts as the Interizon Cluster Coordinator and, together with Gdańsk University of Technology (as the Administrator), carries out tasks relating to the day-to-day administration of the Interizon Cluster. The INTERIZON Foundation was established on 25 January 2013 with the aim of initiating and coordinating activities to promote cooperation within the Cluster.
The Educational Centre for Professional Development Foundation
The Educational Centre for Professional Development Foundation was established in March 2011 by Interizon – the Pomeranian ICT Cluster – to carry out strategic initiatives related to the development and availability of skilled personnel. The Foundation focuses its activities on four key groups: school pupils, university students, people planning a career in the ICT sector, and employees of companies in the ICT sector. The Foundation’s website: fundacjaecd.pl
Interizon Foundation Team
Jarosław Parzuchowski
+48 504 817 008 jaroslaw.parzuchowski@interizon.pl
Bogna Lesner
bogna.lesner@interizon.pl
A patent attorney and expert in intellectual property protection and innovation development. She specialises in the preparation, implementation and finalisation of projects, including international ones, involving collaboration between multiple partners, as well as securing funding for R&D activities.
She gained her experience, amongst other things, in the local government administration of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, where she participated in the creation and implementation of policies supporting innovation and research and development activities. She has collaborated with businesses, universities and business support institutions, developing initiatives to strengthen the regional innovation ecosystem.
As a mentor in numerous accelerator programmes, she supports the development of start-ups and is also involved in working with students, helping them to develop their skills and translate ideas into concrete implementations.
She advises on commercialisation and the development of IP strategies, using her knowledge of new technologies and project experience to effectively bridge the gap between the worlds of science and business.
Maciej Król
“There are no shortcuts in technology – what counts is vision and precision in execution that stays ahead of the market. Maciej Król is the co-founder and strategic leader of WiRan, which has been setting the standard in the advanced electronics industry for over 20 years. As an expert with a wealth of experience in the Research and Development (R&D) sector, he successfully combines his passion for engineering with expertise in managing a company operating on the global market. He has built up his experience by coordinating complex projects for clients in Germany, the USA and Sweden. He specialises in the design and manufacture of electronic systems, possessing unique expertise in working with passive and active components. At WiRan, he focuses on strong motivation, excellent logistics and creating solutions that genuinely address the challenges of modern industry.rnrnIn his private life, Maciej is passionate about ultra-long-distance running, with a particular focus on demanding mountain runs. He effectively transfers the perseverance and iron discipline gained from extreme trails to the business world – he believes that in both these fields, the key to success is excellent preparation and determination in pursuing a goal, regardless of the terrain’s difficulty.rnrnSpecialisation: Business strategy, R&D, international project management. Value for the partner: A guarantee of stability and technological vision.
Łukasz Kulas
Krzysztof Nyka
Maciej Filarecki
Marek Łangowski
Krzysztof Jurczyk
Area of specialization: Manufacturing, assembly and testing of integrated semiconductor circuitsrnrnPlace of work: Intel Technology Poland. What do I specialise in? I graduated from the Faculty of Electronics and Telecommunications at Gdańsk University of Technology, specialising in Electronic Medical Systems, and completed postgraduate Master of Business Administration (MBA) studies at Copenhagen Business School, the University of Antwerp and the Berlin University of Applied Sciences, as well as a course in Logistics Systems Management run by the Gdańsk School of Banking.rnrnI am a member of the Programme Council of the Regional Strategic Programme ‘Pomeranian Port of Creativity’, the ‘Metropolia’ Think Tank, the Council of the Pomeranian National Key ICT Cluster “Interizon”, the Working Groups of the National Smart Specialisations “Electronics and Photonics” and “Information, Communication and Geoinformation Technologies”, and the Council of the Pomeranian Voivodeship Smart Specialisation “Interactive Technologies in an Information-Rich Environment”.
Radosław Wika
Radosław Wika – Director of the Science and Technology Parks Department at the Pomeranian Special Economic Zone. He is responsible for developing the innovation ecosystem and supporting start-ups and technology companies through access to infrastructure, funding, expertise and business partnerships. He specialises in securing national and European funding and implementing projects that support the development of entrepreneurship, new technologies and research and development activities. On a day-to-day basis, he collaborates with businesses, universities and public administration to create conditions conducive to the development of innovative ventures. He coordinates acceleration programmes, initiatives supporting start-ups and R&D projects, helping young companies to scale up their operations, develop technologies and successfully bring solutions to market.
Łukasz Nowacki
Entrepreneur, manager, strategic advisor, Agile Coach, Sales Trainer, but above all a practitioner. Certified Programme Manager, Scrum Master, Project Manager and Mentor in the Poland Prize and Google for Startups accelerator programmes. He currently serves as COO and Sales Director at Neoteric, a Gdańsk-based company specialising in the design and development of innovative digital and AI products. During this time, he has gained extensive experience in organisational development and change management. Since 2020, Łukasz has been providing strategic consultancy and advisory services to companies, helping them achieve success in the market. Since 2014, he has led numerous workshops on the implementation of modern technologies, the launch of new services and products, requirements analysis and engineering, as well as the implementation of artificial intelligence. As a consultant, he has collaborated with investment funds on the evaluation of new technologies. He has also gained experience by participating in accelerator programmes, where, as a mentor, he has supported start-ups from Argentina, Chile, Estonia, India, Ukraine and Armenia, advising them on operational management and organisational culture.