Our network

Eighteen organisations.
One network.

Technology clusters, regional development clusters and professional organisations from all over Slovakia. Together they form a network connecting business, research and local government.

18
member organisations
5
fields of activity
since 2010
working together

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Members across Slovakia

From Bratislava to Košice – choose a city on the map to see which members are based there.

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ÚKS members

Clusters and organisations from all over Slovakia

Choose a field to see the members active in it. You will find short profiles, contact persons and website links.

Showing all members (18)

  • Energy

    Národný energetický klaster (NEK)

    Cluster organisation in the field of energy and ecology. It brings together energy, construction and engineering companies, research institutes, universities and SMEs, and has long cooperated with the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic and the Slovak Innovation and Energy Agency.

    • Bratislava
    • Ing. Jozef Kovačovič – President
  • Energy

    Klaster energetických komunít Slovenska (KEKS)

    Non-profit association and national cluster for community energy. Helps set up energy-sharing groups and energy communities and advises on legislation and grants.

    • Bratislava
    • Ing. Richard Modrák – Chair of the association
  • Energy

    Národná vodíková asociácia Slovenska (NVAS)

    Since 2015 it has promoted research into and use of hydrogen and fuel cells. It helped prepare the National Hydrogen Strategy and is a member of Hydrogen Europe.

    • Bratislava
    • Ing. Peter Hegeduš – Chair
  • Energy

    Slovenská asociácia udržateľnej energetiky (SAPI)

    Professional association for sustainable energy in Slovakia. Its renewable energy cluster has more than 120 members from the renewables sector.

    • Bratislava
    • Ing. Ján Karaba, MSc. – Director
  • Energy

    Ipeľský energetický environmentálny klaster (IPEEK)

    Association developing modern energy policy, waste management and the business environment in its region.

    • Veľký Krtíš
    • Ing. Rudolf Pollák – Chair
  • Digital technologies

    Košice IT Valley

    Represents the technology sector of eastern Slovakia. Brings together IT companies, schools, universities and municipalities and supports education and innovation in the region.

    • Košice
    • Miriama Hučková – Executive Director
  • Digital technologies

    Cluster Kybernetickej Bezpečnosti

    Focuses on comprehensive information security. Raises cybersecurity awareness in companies, public administration and schools.

    • Liptovský Mikuláš
    • Ing. Ján Lichvár – Chair
  • Digital technologies

    Slovak Smart City Cluster

    Brings together businesses, technology innovators, public administration and academia to develop smart cities and urban regions.

    • Poprad
    • Mgr. Igor Wzoš – Chair of the Board
  • Industry and innovation

    Slovenský plastikársky klaster (SPK)

    Strengthens the competitiveness of plastics processing companies. Works with schools, technology transfer centres and partners abroad.

    • Nitra
    • PhDr. Katarína Ikrényiová – Executive Director
  • Industry and innovation

    Industry Innovation Cluster

    Industrial innovation cluster connecting companies, research and the public sector to accelerate the digital transformation and sustainable growth of industry.

    • Bratislava
    • Martina Le Gall Maláková – President
  • Industry and innovation

    Regionálny inovačný priemyselný klaster Rimavská kotlina (REPRIK)

    Brings together public administration, municipalities, companies and education providers to develop the Gemer – Malohont region, especially in energy and the circular economy.

    • Jesenské
    • Matej Plesník, DiS. – Chair
  • Industry and innovation

    Smart Klaster – StartUP HUB

    Partner for technology-oriented businesses. Supports the technological and educational development of the region through a public-private partnership.

    • Matúškovo
    • PhDr. Miroslav Poláček, MBA – Executive Director
  • Industry and innovation

    Cassovia Medi Valley, z. p. o.

    Cluster of universities, research institutes, healthcare facilities, companies and local government in eastern Slovakia. Coordinates their research, development and innovation in biomedicine, pharmacy and cosmetics.

    • Košice
  • Bioeconomy and food

    Bioeconomy Cluster

    Since 2015 it has connected agriculture and food businesses with science, research and local government and represented their shared interests.

    • Nitra
    • Ing. Katarína Blicklingová, PhD. – Director
  • Bioeconomy and food

    Potravinárska komora Slovenska (PKS)

    The voice of food companies, employers and exporters. Advocates for the food industry and supports domestic production and food innovation.

    • Bratislava
    • Mgr. Daniel Poturnay – President
  • Regional development and services

    Klaster regionálneho rozvoja

    A public-private partnership founded in 2008, originally focused on tourism. Today it also works in technical fields, the environment and social affairs, and holds the Bronze cluster management quality label.

    • Trnava
    • JUDr. Marek Turanský, MBA – Director
  • Regional development and services

    House of Events Innovation

    Association of event-industry companies and experts. Supports education, research and the export of event services to the EU and worldwide.

    • Bratislava
    • Ing. Viliam Bošiak, MBA – Executive Director
  • Regional development and services

    PROUNION a.s.

    Consultancy with more than 15 years of experience in project consulting – from project design and financing to implementation and monitoring.

    • Nitra
    • Ing. Daniel Ács, PhD. – Chair of the Board

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