Mazovia Cluster ICT was established on the initiative of the Institute for Market, Consumption and Business Research on November 27, 2007. The Coordinator of the Cluster’s activities was Stowarzyszenie Rozwoju Społeczno-Gospodarczego “Wiedza”. Mazovia Cluster ICT is an accelerator of innovative projects and a connector between science, industry, administration, and society.

Currently, the Mazovia Cluster ICT connects 9 research institutes, 6 renowned Polish universities and 3 investment funds. In addition, it brings together over 400 enterprises from the SME sector as well as large enterprises and business environment institutions.

MISSION

The mission of the Mazovia Cluster ICT is to have a positive impact on the country and region in the economic and social area through continuous creation and management of innovations. They use and optimize the innovation potential of the region and the country, and promote it on the international arena.

STRATEGY

The strategy of Mazovia Cluster ICT focuses on the growth of entrepreneurship and competitiveness of small and medium entrepreneurs. Realization of this objective is carried out through joint research, implementation, and investment projects.

THE GOALS REALIZED BY THE CLUSTER INCLUDE:

• Building consortia of entrepreneurs, scientific and research units, administration and investors for common projects
• Establishing, developing and maintaining strong cooperative relationships between entities in the ICT, energy and space sectors of the Mazovia Voivodeship, with particular emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises
• Developing cooperation between enterprises and scientific research institutions in the field of R&D&I
• Striving to provide Cluster members with optimal conditions for increasing efficiency and innovation, as well as facilitating adaptation to rapidly changing and diversified market requirements
• Increasing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises in the country
• Assistance for companies to enter foreign markets
• Cooperating with local governments, academia, scientific institutions, business environment and public organizations for the sustainable development of the country
• Promoting cluster activities as an innovative strategy for social and economic development