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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Live IT Projects 2026 have their winners. They will present their project in Cyprus.
The final of the 11th edition of Živé IT projekty 2026 took place on February 4 in the Aula Maxima at the Technical University of Košice. A total of 80 teams and 360 students worked for four months on IT solutions for real clients under the guidance of mentors. The winning team developed a platform for analyzing rental apartments for the Slovak Rental Agency and will present the project at the international INVESTech Skills 2026 final in Cyprus.
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.
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.