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SDS Optic Inc. is the first biotechnology start-up from Lublin that has recently debuted on the NewConnect market with its innovative and live-saving fibre-optic technology - inPROBE for real-time breast cancer diagnostics. The company’s mission is to increase cancer survival by 30% by 2030. We had a chance to talk with the leadership team that has worked on this success, and we are excited to share with you their story. 

markARTUR, operating under the METEOR brand, is a family business that is celebrating its 30^th anniversary this year. Over that time, the company has gone through an enormous transformation, becoming one of the most important suppliers of sports equipment in Poland. Read our interview with Jakub Czajkowski, CEO of markARTUR to find out what a company’s recipe for success is.

Soulab is a Lublin-based IT company focused on delivering complete SaaS services. In a conversation with Invest-in-Lublin, Paweł Niedziółka, founder and CEO of Soulab talks about the company’s key product - HRappka - an all in one HR system, and sheds some light on the company's plans. 

Many of those seeking shelter from the war in Ukraine have decided to start a new life in Lublin. The city is trying to support them in many ways. In addition to relief supplies, psychological and financial help, the people now need one thing above all: a perspective in the place where they have found refuge. This also includes a job to be able to build an independent life.

The beginnings of Spiżarnia’s activity date back to 2004 when Poland had joined the European Union. That opened up new opportunities for Poles to spread their wings in business on the European market. Two high school friends, Dariusz Jeleniewski and Karol Wroński took a chance and decided to start a small business that provides emigrating to UK Poles with what they crave most – good quality Polish food.

The outburst of COVID-19 has had and continues to have devastating effects not only on our health but also on businesses, yet the industrial sector despite all of the challenges and difficulties brought about by the pandemic, seems resistant to its negative impact and continues to grow. What is the reason for that? By guaranteeing access to essential goods, such as food, medicines and vaccines, the industrial sector keeps economies afloat and drives them forward. This consequently translates into an unabated interest of investors who want to establish new or expand already existing premises.

The new reality created by the outbreak of COVID-19 has undoubtedly affected almost every aspect of our lives, though the changes are particularly visible in the world of work. The radical collective experiment of hybrid work in the midst of a global pandemic has changed the way of perceiving a workplace from the perspective of landlords and business owners, but most importantly from the perspective of employees who have had a chance to customize their workplaces in the way they had desired for months. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that they expect to return to a hybrid work environment rather than the traditional one they had left.

Transport is one of the most pollutant sectors as it is responsible for more than a quarter of total greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that governments around the world are looking for ways to reduce the negative influence it has on the environment.

Over the past decade, Lublin has surpassed many of the larger Polish cities in terms of development. Convenient location, excellent accessibility (including the international airport), numerous infrastructural projects as well as a pool of skilled workers are few among many Lublin’s assets which undoubtedly attracted investors who had made decisions to locate their activities in our city.

Investments are among the most important factors of the city’s socio-economic development. They not only affect the quality of life of the city’s residents but also create a friendly environment for setting up companies and attracting potential investors. Therefore, each local government unit by pursuing a specific policy aims to obtain a competitive advantage in terms of investment attractiveness.

Good economic performance, the growing importance of tourism and business have a positive impact on the development of the hotel market in Lublin, which creates a great opportunity for investors operating in this industry.

The government programme “Poland. Business Harbour”, which initially had been available only to Belarusian specialists and companies from the ICT sector, has opened door to additional countries.

Quality of life is one of the elements that plays a significant role in attracting potential investors who make decisions to locate their activities in a given city, which in consequence results in their development and economic success. Satisfying living condition helps to build a positive image of the city, thus evoking satisfaction and pride in its inhabitants. It is influenced by various factors – among others: good condition of the natural environment, access to high-quality medical services, sense of security and low traffic density.

It is said that nowadays chemistry is ubiquitous. This saying usually carries a pejorative connotation. However, it is important to emphasize how much in the domestic and global industry depends on the chemical industry - the specific multisector, which is a large network of connections between suppliers and recipients for many sub-branches and sectors of the economy.

In 1879, Wilhelm Hess, an American Czech, set up a small repair and construction scales factory at Lubartowska Street in Lublin. Before the outbreak of World War I, the small business transformed itself into the largest scale factory in Poland.

The investment potential of cities is strongly connected with human capital created primarily by students and graduates with solid knowledge in various fields. A well-developed educational infrastructure translates into a large resource pool of highly skilled staff in the region, which simultaneously makes the region attractive to investors who want to be sure that the market in which they want to establish their business offers employers with skills they are searching for.

In the fast-paced world of technology, change is the only constant. The ability to keep pace and flexibility might be enough to ensure business continuity, but what about preparing for what lies ahead or scaling up? In a conversation with Invest-in-Lublin, Andrzej Patyra, Head of Innovation at Billennium’s Digital Transformation Department casts a light on how the company fosters innovation itself, and how it helps other businesses innovate.

During the pandemic, many companies moved their businesses online and employees from offices to homes. This raises questions about security. It is extremely important to ensure the continuity of the company's operations, secure remote access to its data, and effective protection against cyberattacks.

In the Felin district, in the area of special economic zone, one of the access streets to modern production facilities is called Braci Krausse. There is also Vetterów Street, Wilhelm Hess Street, and Wacław Moritz Street... There is a reason that the streets were named after people integrally associated with the Lublin’s economy. In the cycle entitled "Lublin Industrialists" we would like to introduce you to the profiles of Lublin entrepreneurs and their achievements. We encourage you to get familiar with these extraordinary biographies and places that have contributed to the economic climate of the former image of Lublin.

PLN 2.17 billion – that’s the estimated value of investment expenditures made so far by entrepreneurs who have chosen the Lublin Subzone of the Euro-Park Mielec Special Economic Zone as their investment location. The subzone has closed 2020 with 72 businesses, 66 of which have already started their operations.