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Annual report 2025

2025 was a year of change, challenges, and new opportunities. Despite a demanding environment for the IT sector, Košice IT Valley continued to strengthen the region’s innovation ecosystem, support talent development, advance digital transformation, and foster international collaboration.
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Slovaks’ Real Earnings in a Key Sector of the Economy Increased. Only One Sector Moved in the Opposite Direction

The slowdown in average salary growth in the highest-paying sector of the Slovak economy continues. After the largest year-over-year decline in nominal wages in the information and communications sector since the end of 2022, recorded in February, salaries returned to positive growth in March.
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The state squeezes employees with the highest salaries, and they’ve had enough. Using a loophole, they increased their net income by up to 50%

“Companies are becoming more cautious when increasing salaries and are no longer offering raises as aggressively as they did in the past. At the same time, the share of people working outside traditional permanent employment arrangements is growing, either as freelancers or through their own limited liability companies,” commented Miriama Hučková, Executive Director of Košice IT Valley. “As a result, part of the actual growth in income is shifting outside the standard average wage statistics,” she added.
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Artificial intelligence is bringing unprecedented changes to the labor market

IT professionals are no longer seeing salaries grow at the pace of previous years. The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping job requirements, while higher payroll taxes and labor costs are putting pressure on employers. Companies are becoming more cautious, and demand for some IT roles is stabilizing or declining.
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Eastern Slovakia is transforming into a modern automotive hub, built on the strong connection between industry, the IT sector, and educational institutions.

Eastern Slovakia is transforming into a modern automotive hub built on innovation, digitalization, and AI. The arrival of Volvo, together with a strong automotive and IT sector and solid academic background, is creating a unique high-value ecosystem with strong potential for future growth.
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More than 160 students from 17 schools in the region developed entrepreneurial skills through Košice IT Valley activities

Košice IT Valley has been developing young talent for the fifth consecutive year through the Lab IT Creativity 2.0 project. In cooperation with schools, universities, and IT companies, it supports digital, technical, and entrepreneurial skills. Activities implemented together with the Slovak Business Agency engaged more than 160 students from 17 secondary schools.
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Slovakia needs talent from abroad. New data shows which sectors foreigners work in and that there is still a shortage

Slovakia has long faced a shortage of qualified labor and a continuing outflow of talent abroad. The latest data from the Central Office of Labor, Social Affairs and Family (ÚPSVaR) and the Košice IT Valley survey confirm that foreign workers play an increasingly important role in maintaining the competitiveness of Slovak companies.
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  • In media

Slovaks’ Real Earnings in a Key Sector of the Economy Increased. Only One Sector Moved in the Opposite Direction

The slowdown in average salary growth in the highest-paying sector of the Slovak economy continues. After the largest year-over-year decline in nominal wages in the information and communications sector since the end of 2022, recorded in February, salaries returned to positive growth in March.
Full Article
  • In media

The state squeezes employees with the highest salaries, and they’ve had enough. Using a loophole, they increased their net income by up to 50%

“Companies are becoming more cautious when increasing salaries and are no longer offering raises as aggressively as they did in the past. At the same time, the share of people working outside traditional permanent employment arrangements is growing, either as freelancers or through their own limited liability companies,” commented Miriama Hučková, Executive Director of Košice IT Valley. “As a result, part of the actual growth in income is shifting outside the standard average wage statistics,” she added.
Full Article
  • In media

Artificial intelligence is bringing unprecedented changes to the labor market

IT professionals are no longer seeing salaries grow at the pace of previous years. The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping job requirements, while higher payroll taxes and labor costs are putting pressure on employers. Companies are becoming more cautious, and demand for some IT roles is stabilizing or declining.
Full Article
  • In media

Eastern Slovakia is transforming into a modern automotive hub, built on the strong connection between industry, the IT sector, and educational institutions.

Eastern Slovakia is transforming into a modern automotive hub built on innovation, digitalization, and AI. The arrival of Volvo, together with a strong automotive and IT sector and solid academic background, is creating a unique high-value ecosystem with strong potential for future growth.
Full Article
  • In media

More than 160 students from 17 schools in the region developed entrepreneurial skills through Košice IT Valley activities

Košice IT Valley has been developing young talent for the fifth consecutive year through the Lab IT Creativity 2.0 project. In cooperation with schools, universities, and IT companies, it supports digital, technical, and entrepreneurial skills. Activities implemented together with the Slovak Business Agency engaged more than 160 students from 17 secondary schools.
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  • In media

Slovakia needs talent from abroad. New data shows which sectors foreigners work in and that there is still a shortage

Slovakia has long faced a shortage of qualified labor and a continuing outflow of talent abroad. The latest data from the Central Office of Labor, Social Affairs and Family (ÚPSVaR) and the Košice IT Valley survey confirm that foreign workers play an increasingly important role in maintaining the competitiveness of Slovak companies.
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They develop implants and robotic devices for operating rooms. Three companies that are the envy of Slovakia and abroad

The MedTech Day 2026 conference in Košice highlighted the potential of Eastern Slovakia to become a hub for healthcare innovation. By connecting hospitals, universities, startups, and tech companies, the initiative aims to accelerate digital solutions, support research, and create globally competitive MedTech projects.
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The IT sector in Košice once again joined forces in support of HC Košice

Hockey and the IT sector in Košice once again joined forces. The match between HC Košice and HK Nitra at Steel Aréna brought together hundreds of IT employees and their families. The goal was to support the team and show that the IT community stands united in business and in the stands.
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Artificial intelligence in Slovak classrooms is no longer a vision, but an everyday reality.

Artificial intelligence is already part of everyday school reality and is transforming education. The Zborovňa conference, organized by Košice IT Valley, brought together educators, experts, and ministry representatives who agreed that digital transformation is inevitable. However, schools need clear guidelines and practical support to use AI meaningfully and safely.
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The Future of Healthcare Lies in Connecting Medicine with Technological Innovation. A MedTech Ecosystem Is Emerging in Eastern Slovakia

At the end of January, the expert conference MedTech Day 2026 took place at UVP Technicom in Košice, bringing together healthcare, technological innovation, research, startups, and the public sector. The aim of the event was to support the creation of a functional ecosystem, deliver practical solutions for the future of healthcare in eastern Slovakia, and initiate real collaboration and projects linking clinical practice with innovation.
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Slovak Supercomputer PERUN to Support Innovation in Academia and Business

On November 26, 2025, the PERUN supercomputer was introduced at the Technical University of Košice. It connects academia and industry, enables fast processing of large datasets, simulations, and AI model training, and supports innovation and regional development.
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Košice IT Valley Defends Gold for Cluster Management Excellence for the Fourth Time

For the fourth time, we have been awarded the prestigious GOLD Label Certificate of Cluster Management Excellence by the European Secretariat for Cluster Analysis (ESCA). This highest European recognition in cluster management confirms the high quality of our governance, strategic development, and international relevance.
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Young IT talents from the East have shown that the region has a solid foundation to build on. LAB IT Creativity, led by Košice IT Valley, brought forward new innovations.

Košice is becoming a leader not only in the field of information technology but also in supporting young talents who may shape the future of the region. A clear example of this is the fourth edition of the LAB IT Creativity project – organized by the Košice IT Valley association.
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Transparency, fairness, and sustainability. For the winners of the ESG Awards, it’s about more than just business.

They operate in Eastern Slovakia and contribute to the sustainable development of the region. These are the kinds of companies and individuals who competed for the ESG Awards, organized by the Košice IT Valley cluster. The winners in the individual categories were Petra Nagyová, Banik & syn, and Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia (DTITSO SK).
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The future of the IT sector in Eastern Slovakia is seriously threatened according to Košice IT Valley

Košice IT Valley, a key cluster representing IT companies in the region, highlights the serious challenges of the IT sector. A shortage of experts in key areas such as data analytics and cyber security can seriously threaten its growth. The cluster is therefore calling for investment in training and product innovation to make the region competitive again and attractive to global technology firms.
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7 reasons for the shortage of ICT specialists

The European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) are an initiative of the European Commission to support Europe's digital transformation.
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  • Annual reports

Annual report 2025

2025 was a year of change, challenges, and new opportunities. Despite a demanding environment for the IT sector, Košice IT Valley continued to strengthen the region’s innovation ecosystem, support talent development, advance digital transformation, and foster international collaboration.
Download
  • Annual reports

Annual Report 2024

The year 2024 brought new partnerships, a record number of events and significant projects in the field of innovation, education and technology community building to Košice IT Valley, which strengthened the position of Eastern Slovakia as a centre of opportunities and cooperation.
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People, stories and work that matters.

Behind the Logo is a new format in which we visit our members directly in their offices. In informal conversations, we show what they do, what they are currently working on, and who is behind their brand. No script, no pressure, just authentic conversations and natural content.

The result is a short video, photos, and an article that we share with our community.
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  • Annual reports

Annual report 2025

2025 was a year of change, challenges, and new opportunities. Despite a demanding environment for the IT sector, Košice IT Valley continued to strengthen the region’s innovation ecosystem, support talent development, advance digital transformation, and foster international collaboration.
Download
  • In media

Slovaks’ Real Earnings in a Key Sector of the Economy Increased. Only One Sector Moved in the Opposite Direction

The slowdown in average salary growth in the highest-paying sector of the Slovak economy continues. After the largest year-over-year decline in nominal wages in the information and communications sector since the end of 2022, recorded in February, salaries returned to positive growth in March.
Full Article
  • In media

The state squeezes employees with the highest salaries, and they’ve had enough. Using a loophole, they increased their net income by up to 50%

“Companies are becoming more cautious when increasing salaries and are no longer offering raises as aggressively as they did in the past. At the same time, the share of people working outside traditional permanent employment arrangements is growing, either as freelancers or through their own limited liability companies,” commented Miriama Hučková, Executive Director of Košice IT Valley. “As a result, part of the actual growth in income is shifting outside the standard average wage statistics,” she added.
Full Article
  • In media

Artificial intelligence is bringing unprecedented changes to the labor market

IT professionals are no longer seeing salaries grow at the pace of previous years. The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping job requirements, while higher payroll taxes and labor costs are putting pressure on employers. Companies are becoming more cautious, and demand for some IT roles is stabilizing or declining.
Full Article
  • In media

Eastern Slovakia is transforming into a modern automotive hub, built on the strong connection between industry, the IT sector, and educational institutions.

Eastern Slovakia is transforming into a modern automotive hub built on innovation, digitalization, and AI. The arrival of Volvo, together with a strong automotive and IT sector and solid academic background, is creating a unique high-value ecosystem with strong potential for future growth.
Full Article
  • In media

More than 160 students from 17 schools in the region developed entrepreneurial skills through Košice IT Valley activities

Košice IT Valley has been developing young talent for the fifth consecutive year through the Lab IT Creativity 2.0 project. In cooperation with schools, universities, and IT companies, it supports digital, technical, and entrepreneurial skills. Activities implemented together with the Slovak Business Agency engaged more than 160 students from 17 secondary schools.
Full Article
  • In media

Slovakia needs talent from abroad. New data shows which sectors foreigners work in and that there is still a shortage

Slovakia has long faced a shortage of qualified labor and a continuing outflow of talent abroad. The latest data from the Central Office of Labor, Social Affairs and Family (ÚPSVaR) and the Košice IT Valley survey confirm that foreign workers play an increasingly important role in maintaining the competitiveness of Slovak companies.
Full Article

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