Poland and Foxconn to Build Technology Park, Boosting 21st-Century Industry

Poland is set to announce the construction of a technology park with Taiwan's Foxconn, a move that Deputy Minister of Development and Technology Michał Jaros describes as a "transfer to 21st-century industry." This initiative aims to bolster Poland's technological sovereignty and industrial base.

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This is a transfer to 21st-century industry.

The project comes amid global concerns over semiconductor supply chains, with Taiwan producing 60% of the world's semiconductors and 90% of the most advanced ones. Jaros explained that semiconductors, crucial for everything from watches to cars, are now smaller than the coronavirus, with Taiwanese firms producing chips under 3 nanometers. This technological dominance is the result of strategic investments in research and development.

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Taiwanese are today able to produce semiconductors smaller than 3 nanometers. Five times smaller than the coronavirus. This is unimaginable for us.

Jaros highlighted Europe's vulnerability, noting its lack of end-product semiconductor manufacturing. The chip shortages experienced during the pandemic, which halted European car factories, underscored this dependence on a single region. While TSMC is investing in Dresden, Jaros believes Europe is receiving older technology compared to what Taiwan is deploying in Japan or the United States.

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Europe is deprived of end-product semiconductor production, the back-end production. We simply don't have it in Europe.

Despite Taiwan's previous investments favoring Central European neighbors, Jaros is optimistic about Poland's prospects. He cited Poland's stable economy, strong growth within the EU, NATO membership, access to the European market, and lower production costs as key advantages. "We Poles are hungry for success and need technological sovereignty," he stated, positioning Poland as a competitive destination for advanced manufacturing.

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We Poles are hungry for success and need technological sovereignty.