By MOTIFE Insights, 1 August 2025
Dominika Walec: Krakow is rapidly establishing itself as a leading center for artificial intelligence in Central Europe, driven by a unique combination of world-class infrastructure, a vibrant technology community, and academic excellence. At the heart of this transformation is the Academic Computer Centre Cyfronet at AGH University, home to Poland’s most advanced and energy-efficient supercomputing infrastructure. Cyfronet’s computational power, combined with its ambitions to further develop AI-focused services and support for SMEs, positions Krakow as a key node in the European AI ecosystem and enables groundbreaking research and applications across sectors such as medicine, cybersecurity, smart city solutions, and more.
Dominika Walec: Krakow’s AI community is also thriving, with active meetups and events focused on generative AI and machine learning, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. The city’s startup environment is particularly strong in AI, with 44% of local startups operating in this area (OMGKRK, Krakow Startup Report 2024). Notable examples include Synerise, AILIS Care (AI-powered breast cancer diagnostics), and Mentalio, which are already delivering impactful solutions and attracting international attention.
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Dominika Walec: Global technology leaders such as IBM(AI development center), Google, and Comarch-a Krakow-based IT leader with a growing AI portfolio-have established significant operations in the city,further strengthening Krakow’s position as an AI powerhouse. The academic landscape is equally impressive: AGH University, Jagiellonian University, and Cracow University of Technology are consistently ranked among the best in Poland for AI research and education, producing a steady stream of highly skilled graduates in mathematics, computer science, and related fields.
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Dominika Walec: To fully realize Krakow’s AI potential, greater integration and collaboration across academia, startups, and global enterprises is essential. Inspired by leading international AI hubs, we are taking the first steps towards creating the AI House - a dedicated space in the revitalized Wesoła district. This hub will serve as a focal point for the AI community, offering co-working, event, and lab spaces, as well as programs to support collaboration, knowledge sharing, and joint projects between researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. The AI House will accelerate the development of Krakow’s AI cluster, foster international partnerships, and ensure the city’s continued leadership in artificial intelligence.
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