IT Valley Mission

We represent the technology sector of eastern Slovakia.

Our vision is to create a technologically advanced and innovative business environment in Eastern Slovakia. We want the Eastern Slovakia region to become a centre of excellence for entrepreneurship, research and education and a place where technological solutions with global impact are developed.

We strive to create an environment where talented people can find high value-added jobs and get ahead, and where companies can grow and develop. We want to improve the quality of life for people in the region and bring added value not only to the local community, but also to the whole of Slovakia and international markets.

Basic pillars

Eastern Slovakia as a good place to live

We collect and provide data in order to increase the investor attractiveness of the region.

Education

We support education with a focus on the skills of the future.

Promoting innovation

We create conditions for knowledge and technology transfer between the academic and IT industries.

Members of Košice IT Valley

The members of Košice IT Valley include IT companies mainly from Eastern Slovakia, high schools, vocational schools, universities, non-profit organizations and also local governments. The companies associated in the Košice IT Valley organisation provide jobs for thousands of people in the region of Eastern Slovakia. In 2013, they employed more than 6,000 workers. In 2023, there are more than 15,000 workers in the IT sector.

Public institutions

Academic sector

Private sector

Miriama Hučková

Executive Director of Košice IT Valley

Organisational structure

The highest governing body of the cluster is the General Assembly.

The General Assembly is made up of the member organisations. It constitutes and elects representatives of other bodies. The Executive Director is the statutory body of the cluster and manages its activities.

Team

The executive body that carries out the activities and tasks of the association.

Board of Directors

The governing body that directs and manages the activities of the association.

Supervisory Board

A control body that oversees the activities of the association.