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The Future of Slovak Industry: Slovakia no longer wants to be just an assembly line — and it has a good reason
For years, Slovakia operated as an industrial subcontractor — manufacturing according to blueprints, meeting deadlines, pushing for efficiency. It worked. But something is changing. Not only in Bratislava, Žilina, or Košice — across Europe, it’s becoming clear that the old model no longer suffices. It's no longer just about manufacturing. It’s about meaning, vision, and the future.
From a poor country to one of the world’s top 13 economies: What can Slovakia learn from South Korea?
Did you know that as recently as the 1970s, South Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world? In 1973, its economy was even weaker than that of North Korea. Today, however, it ranks among the top 13 largest economies globally, invests more than 4.5% of its GDP in research and development, and its capital city, Seoul, is one of the six strongest metropolitan economies in the world. This is not science fiction, but a reality that can also serve as an inspiration for Slovakia.
Project “Space for V4”: Changing the Perspective on the Space Economy
In today's world, space technologies are becoming an increasingly important element of the global economy, not only in terms of research and discoveries but also in the fields of industry and business. The "Space for V4" project, funded by the Visegrad Fund, aims to support innovation and the development of the space sector in the countries of the Visegrad Group (V4), which includes the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia.
Hackathon – Where to attend and what will it cost you?
Where to look if you want to participate in the Hackathon ? Košice If you are from the East, you certainly don’t have to despair. Unfortunately the current online Hackathon is currently underway. But you can still keep yourself informed for the future on the HACK KOSICE page. Bratislava If you are close to Bratislava or studying-living nearby and want to take part in the Hackathon, try to check out the HACKATHON.COM website. On the page they are adding links about innovative meetups that are just about to take place. […]