Pomeranian industrial and scientific hubs for the future
By Marek Grzybowski
The Pomeranian energy hub, maritime logistics hub, ship production for the offshore industry, quantum computer, federalization of leading universities, construction of a new opera house and establishment of a metropolis – these are key development activities for Pomerania.
The development goals of Pomerania will be implemented by representatives of science, politics and business. The Team of Economic Advisors at the Rector of Gdańsk University of Technology will coordinate work in 7 development areas. Experts from leading Pomeranian companies, scientists from Gdańsk University of Technology and University of Gdańsk were invited to the group of advisors. The inaugural meeting of the team took place on October 10 in the Senate Hall of Gdańsk University of Technology.
Poltechniak Gdańska and the Employers of Pomerania organization inaugurated a series of meetings in April 2024. The aim of the meetings is to identify economic challenges important for the development of the region and to strengthen the competitiveness of the Polish economy. It is also intended to obtain financial support for the implementation of strategic challenges.
After the meetings, the report “Key development challenges of Pomerania” was developed. It contains seven key areas of activity important for the development of the region:
- Pomeranian energy hub – leader of the green energy transformation,
- Maritime logistics hub – increasing the availability and transshipment capacity of sea ports,
- Shipyards producing ships for offshore and Oil & Gas transport,
- Pomeranian Center for Quantum Competences and Artificial Intelligence (AI),
- Federalization of universities belonging to the Daniel Fahrenheit Association (GUMed, PG, UG),
- Establishment of a metropolis in the Pomeranian Voivodeship,
- Construction of a new seat of the Baltic Opera.
Advisory groups:
1. Pomeranian energy hub – leader of green energy transformation
Krzysztof Kilian, Hyperion Executive Search – chairman
Robert Chryc-Gawrychowski, Northvolt Poland sp. z o.o.
Wojciech Kąkol, Walkin Start Up Venture Sp. z o.o.
Paweł Olechnowicz, Most Advanced Power Unit Sp. z o.o.
Sławomir Staszak, Energa S.A.
Roman Szyszko, Energa S.A.
Michał Sznycer, MGS LAW Legal Advisers’ Office
prof. dr hab. inż. Dariusz Mikielewicz Vice-Rector for Science, Gdańsk University of Technology
2. Maritime logistics hub – increasing the availability and transshipment capacity of seaports
dr hab. Dorota Pyć, Gdańsk Seaport Authority S.A. – chairman
Piotr Gorzeński, Gdynia Seaport Authority S.A.
Marek Ossowski, Gdańsk Economic Development Agency Sp. z o.o.
Krzysztof Sobolewski, Stocznia Centrum Gdańsk
Adrian Szkudlarski, Rafineria Gdańska Sp. z o.o.
prof. dr hab. inż. Zbigniew Korczewski, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology PG
3. Shipyards producing ships for offshore and Oil & Gas transport
Ireneusz Ćwirko, Crist S.A. – chairman
Arkadiusz Aszyk, Mostostal Pomorze S.A.
Beata Koniarska, PGZ Stocznia Wojenna
Ewa Kruchelska, Crist S.A.
Adam Ruszkowski, Remontowa Holding S.A.
dr hab. inż. Marek Dzida, professor of the university, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology PG, Rector’s proxy for maritime economy
4. Pomeranian Center for Quantum Competences and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Jakub Kaszuba, Base Group Sp. z o.o. – chairman
Krzysztof Jurczyk, Intel Technology Poland sp. z o.o.
Tomasz Klajbor, Innokrea Sp. z o.o.
Stanisław Motylski, Flex
Łukasz Olechnowicz, Tietoevry
Sebastian Ptak, Happy Birds
prof. dr hab. Józef E. Sienkiewicz, vice-rector for cooperation at Gdańsk University of Technology
5. Federalization of universities belonging to the Fahrenheit Association (GUMed, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk University of Technology)
Tomasz Limon, president of the board of Employers of Pomerania – chairman
Jarosław Parzuchowski, Interizon Foundation
Piotr Szeląg, Positive Initiatives Foundation
Jerzy Świniański, Gdańsk University of Technology Alumni Association
Bogusław Witkowski, VBW Engineering Sp. z o.o.
dr hab. inż. Krzysztof Leja, prof. university, Faculty of Management and Economics, Gdańsk University of Technology, Rector’s representative for the entrepreneurial university
6. Establishment of a metropolis in the Pomeranian Voivodeship
Andrzej Bojanowski, MTG S.A. – chairman
Maciej Grabski, Olivia Business Centre Sp. z o.o.
Jacek Kieloch, Gdańskie Wodociągi
Andrzej Pastuszka, Activia AP Andrzej Pastuszka
dr hab. Małgorzata Gawrycka, university professor, Dean of the Faculty of Management and Economics, Gdańsk University of Technology
7. Construction of a new seat of the Baltic Opera
Ryszard Trykosko, NDI S.A. – chairman
Janusz Kaszyński, Klimawent S.A.
Jadwiga Kosińska, Stocznia Cesarska Development Sp. z o.o.
Zenon Ziaja, Ziaja Ltd. Zakład Produkcji Leków Sp. z o.o.
prof. dr hab. inż. arch. Jakub Szczepański, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Gdańsk University of Technology