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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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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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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.
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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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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.
Full Article
  • In media

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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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.
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Experts agreed that Slovakia is significantly lagging behind in digital performance.

Small and medium-sized entrepreneurs are forced to face a multitude of constantly emerging technological challenges. The question of how technological trends are transforming business, not only in eastern Slovakia, was the central theme of the Innovation Within Reach – Digital (R)evolution conference. It was organized by the EDIH Cassovium consortium, which consists of three key institutions operating in eastern Slovakia: the Technical University of Košice, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, and Košice IT Valley.
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The IT sector in Košice supported hockey club HC Košice.

Hockey and the IT sector in Košice have joined hands once again. During the home game of HC Košice against HC MONACObet Banská Bystrica, 2,200 employees of IT companies, along with their families, gathered at Steel Arena. The goal? To support their favorite team, build a strong community, and demonstrate that the IT sector in Košice knows how to pull together.
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Live IT Projects celebrates 10 years. The current edition will be spectacular

Live IT Projects is an exceptional educational concept that represents a new level of cooperation between universities and practice. The output is usually software prototypes, including information systems, websites, mobile applications, cloud solutions and intelligent interfaces. The organisers are currently working on the 10th edition of the event and have prepared a grand finale for the competing students, in their own words.
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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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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 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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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.
Press release
  • In media, Press releases

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.
Open article

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