The history of our Park dates back to 1996. At the time, representatives from academia, business, financial institutions, local government and government agencies met at a conference on the idea of technology parks. It was initiated by the Wrocław City Hall, the Lower Silesian Chamber of Commerce and the Foundation for the Development of Wrocław University of Technology.
These discussions resulted in the establishment of the Initiative Group for the implementation of the project – Technology Park in Wrocław. It included representatives from:
- Wrocław University of Technology,
- Agricultural University of Wrocław (now University of Environmental and Life Sciences), ,
- University of Wrocław,
- Wrocław University of Technology Development Foundation,
- Academy of Economics (now University of Economics),
- Dolmel Investment Company sp. z o. o.,
- Lower Silesian Chamber of Commerce,
- Wrocław Voivod (representing the State Treasury),
- Wrocław Municipality.
It was the activities of the Initiative Group that laid the foundation for the launch of the Wrocław Technology Park. They created a joint-stock company structure that was to become the framework for the park’s operation. Subsequently, in accordance with the project adopted by the members, they became founding shareholders of the company, established on 10 July 1998 (the Academy of Economics did not join and did not become a shareholder).
The creation of the WPT was important not only for Wrocław, but also for the whole of Lower Silesia. Its creation was part of the region’s development strategy adopted by the local authorities of the Lower Silesian Voivodship. Intensive efforts led to the first Gamma Building, which was completed six years after the creation of the company, in 2004. Another Beta building was completed just two years later. The first companies have started to move into WPT.
The real flowering of our Park is linked to the project “From Wrocław Technology Park to Innopolis Wrocław”, implemented with EU funding. It has enabled us to create a rich laboratory and office infrastructure. During the course of the project, five facilities were built, which today, together with Gamma and Beta, form a complex that brings together WPT’s dynamic business environment:
- Alfa building – completed in 2009
- Delta building – completed in 2012
- Omega building – completed in 2012
- Lambda building – completed in 2013
- Sigma building – completed in 2015
- Hala Nowa Siódemka building – completed in 2015
However, we are not resting on our laurels, we are constantly evolving to fulfil our mission and promote entrepreneurship and innovation.
Revitalization of the Nowa 7 hall
Wrocław Technology Park invested PLN 50 million in the revitalization of one of the largest production and warehouse halls in Wrocław. Formerly known as W-7, the facility now operates as Nowa 7 – a hall measuring 286 m in length and 80 m in width, offering production, warehouse and office spaces for rent.
The walls of this historic hall, built in the early 1940s, hold a rich part of Wrocław’s industrial history. The facility was originally part of Linke-Hofmann-Werke AG Breslau, the largest pre-war industrial plant in the city and one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of railway carriages and locomotives. Severely damaged during World War II, the factory was rebuilt after the war and for more than 50 years operated as Państwowa Fabryka Wagonów PAFAWAG, producing railway wagons.
Today, under the name Nowa 7, the hall is experiencing a true renaissance. It stands out with its modern form, clean and simple lines rising majestically upwards, and distinctive glazing combined with original red brick, preserving its industrial character.
The three-nave production and warehouse hall, with a total area exceeding 20,000 sqm, is designed to host several companies – and countless good ideas and positive energy.
Over 25 years of experience
In 2023, Wrocław Technology Park celebrated its 25th anniversary, showcasing different facets of its work through the #25latWPT campaign. Over nearly a quarter of a century, hundreds of companies have operated on the campus, and WTP has become one of the largest technology parks in Poland – a place where Wrocław’s entrepreneurship, science and innovation grow.
The campaign portrayed the Park through 25 stories – voices of entrepreneurs, partners, representatives of the academic community and members of the WTP team. Each story offered a different perspective on an institution that, over the years, has supported companies on their journey from idea to implementation, providing space, laboratory facilities, expertise and a strong network of cooperation.
It was an anniversary that summed up WTP’s path – from its early years to its current role as one of the region’s key innovation hubs.
Awards
We support innovations – both in science and business. Since 1998 we have been active in the development of national and regional economy. We help entrepreneurs who rely on research, development and innovations. The fact that we achieve our goals is reflected not only in the opinions of our residents, but also the awards we have received from the representatives of science and business.
We have already won a number of awards – not only related to business. They are:
2022
- Wrocław Technology Park received the “Brand of the Future” award at the Forum of Intelligent Development in Uniejów 2022.
2021
- Winner of the 5th edition of the Polish Intelligent Development Award in the category Innovative Promotion of the Region.
- Recognized in the 11th edition of the “Wrocław Without Barriers” Award named after Bartłomiej Skrzyński in the category Accessible Workplace for establishing the Integrative Business Incubator SKRZYNIA.
2019
- WPROST Innovator in the category “Business Services” for the STELLAR HUB programme
- Distinction for Business Support Institutions during the conference “30th anniversary of economic changes in Lower Silesia”, according to the ranking of Gazeta Wyborcza”.
2016
- The Gazelle of Business 2016
2015
- Honourable Mention in the Forbes Diamonds ranking in the category of companies with the level of revenues between PLN 5 and 50 million in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship
- Honourable Mention in the competition of the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development in the “Innovative Business Environment Institution” category for the “Development of NUTRIBIOMED Cluster cooperative relations in order to commercialize innovative solutions” project
- Lower Silesian Success Key in the “Lower Silesian company with best cooperation with local communities and NGOs” category
- Lower Silesian Griffin, that is Economic Award, in the “Exceptional achievements in the development of Lower Silesia” category
2014
- Honourable Mention in the Forbes Diamonds ranking in the category of companies with the level of revenues between PLN 5 and 50 million in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship
- 1st place in the “Exceptional chance for ordinary people – best ESF projects in Lower Silesia” competition for the “Big science – next stage of the process of technology transfer” project
2013
- Honourable Mention in the Forbes Diamonds 2013 ranking in the category of companies with the level of revenues between PLN 5 and 50 million in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship
- The Gazelle of Business 2012
- SOOIPP certificate for achievements in incubating innovative companies in 2013
- Winning the competition for the best incubator for science in the category of the return on public investments for the Lower Silesian Academic Incubator of Entrepreneurship
2012
- Honourable Mention in the Forbes Diamonds 2012 ranking in the category of companies with the level of revenues between PLN 5 and 50 million in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship
- Honourable Mention in the competition of the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development in the “Innovative Business Environment Institution” category for the “From Wrocław Technology Park to INNOPOLIS Wrocław” project
2011
- Honourable Mention in the competition of the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development in the “Innovative product” category for the implementation of the “Development of NUTRIBIOMED Cluster cooperative relations in order to commercialize innovative solutions” project.
- The Gazelle of Business 2010
2010
- Medal in the Quality International 2010 Competition
- The Gazelle of Business 2009
BEFORE 2010
- 2008 – Forbes award in the “Event of the Year of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship” category
- 2007 – silver medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva (together with the TECHTRA company)
- 2006 – 1st prize of the Mayor of Wrocław Award for the best architectural design in 2003-2005 in the production building category
