The entrepreneurial spirit of Poles is confirmed by the steadily increasing number of active companies. From the collapse in 2009 to the end of 2020, it increased by 35%, and compared to 2019 by 2,3%. What does the future hold for Polish companies? According to experts from Baltic Capital TFI, the most promising industries are 5G technology, data analysis, IT process optimisation, as well as biotechnology or nanotechnology. 

The companies that have a good chance of developing in the future also deal with electric cars, health care and renewable energy sources. 

Despite the controversy surrounding 5G technology, experts agree that its development will significantly boost innovation and business competitiveness. The technology will increase the speed of data transmission and the number of devices that can be connected at one time.

Another of the sectors expected to grow is the renewable energy industry. According to research by the Centre for Public Opinion Research, as many as 80% of Poles believe that renewable energy sources are one of the industries of the future. In addition, according to data from a report on the state of the RES industry conducted by Marketing Relation, the industry is still one of the fastest growing not only in Poland, but also worldwide.

Innovation is one of the main elements linking the industries of the future. According to a recent report by the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP) ‘Monitoring trends in innovation’, a key aspect in the development of the industries of the future is to raise the level of the digital economy and society. Still only 40% of Poles use their basic digital skills in everyday life, e.g. when using mail or e-banking, while the EU average is 60%. The key direction for Poland should be to accelerate the construction of 5G networks and Industry 4.0″, emphasises PARP President Dariusz Budrowski. 

Adrian Andrzejewski