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Europe / Poland
Member since May 2025
8Foundry is a modern consultancy boutique that crafts tailored solutions to drive meaningful change and fuel business growth both locally and globally. The company leverages deep expertise and industry insight to deliver strategic business development services across six core areas: sales support, networking, global market expansion, innovation implementation, market analysis, and strategic advisory. 8Foundry specializes in six key sectors: Digital Technologies & Communication, Sustainability & Infrastructure, Mobility & Transportation, Raw Materials & Heavy Industry, Food & Future Agriculture, and Strategic Opportunity Ventures. The company's approach combines expert-led, results-driven strategies with global perspective and local execution, helping businesses scale internationally while tailoring solutions to fit specific markets. Led by experienced executives with backgrounds in digital transformation, GovTech, telecom, cybersecurity, space technology, strategy, and strategic communication, 8Foundry positions itself as an agile consultancy that adapts quickly to changing market conditions. The company focuses on connecting businesses with strategic partners, research institutes, and industry leaders through their extensive network, transforming emerging technologies and market trends into tangible competitive advantages for their clients across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
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Europe / Poland
Member since May 2025
DGT Sp. z o.o. is a Polish provider of comprehensive telecommunications and ICT solutions that develops, produces, and integrates innovative technologies for fast voice, image, and data transmission, Internet access, and broadband multimedia services. Since 1991, the company has been supplying communication systems with dispatch functionality and telephone transit centers, completing over 5,700 different projects for around 2,200 clients. DGT specializes in serving critical sectors including the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior and Administration, mobile and traditional telephony operators, public administration, industry, and business. DGT products provide connectivity not only within Poland but also during Polish military missions, with communication systems deployed in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Chad, Iraq, Congo, Kosovo, and Pakistan. The company's solutions are built on various technologies including ATM, ISDN, TCP/IP, IP routing, VoIP, and xDSL. DGT production systems enable 112 emergency number operators to work throughout Poland, with servers operating 24 hours a day to receive emergency calls and direct them to appropriate field services. With over 200 employees and its own central laboratory conducting specialized research and development, DGT actively cooperates with Polish universities and research centers while maintaining compliance with NATO communication standards and military requirements.
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Europe / Poland
Member since December 2025
Gdynia is a modern and dynamically developing port city on the Baltic Sea, steadily strengthening its position as an important economic, logistics and innovation hub in Poland. Through continuous investments in infrastructure, digital transformation, urban mobility and smart-city solutions, Gdynia is recognized as one of the country’s most forward-looking cities, committed to sustainable growth and high quality of life for its residents. A strong maritime sector, a modern seaport and active cooperation with businesses and academic institutions create an environment that fosters innovation and technological development.
The city has long been engaged in international cooperation, building a network of partnerships and exchanging experience with cities worldwide. Of particular importance is its relationship with Kaohsiung — Taiwan’s largest port — with which Gdynia maintains the status of sister cities, the highest form of municipal cooperation. This partnership includes knowledge exchange in maritime economy, logistics, urban technology, education and innovation. It also strengthens Gdynia’s international presence and allows the city to benefit from the expertise of one of East Asia’s leading port metropolises.
Joining the 8Foundry Alliance is a natural step in Gdynia’s development, reflecting its commitment to fostering collaboration between the public sector, business and academia. The city brings to the cluster its experience in managing strategic projects, its competencies in urban and port infrastructure management, and a unique perspective shaped by its strong maritime heritage. Membership in 8Foundry Alliance enables Gdynia to engage in technological and R&D initiatives, support local companies and build partnerships with global reach. As an active member of the network, Gdynia contributes to the creation of innovative solutions and to strengthening the competitiveness of regions and enterprises across the alliance.
Europe / Poland
Member since January 2026
Gdynia Maritime University (GMU) is Poland's largest state maritime university and one of the leading maritime academic institutions in Europe. Located in Gdynia, a historic seaport city in the Tricity metropolitan area (Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot), the university has been educating maritime professionals since its establishment in 1920. Originally founded as the Maritime School in Tczew, the institution relocated to Gdynia in 1930 and has evolved through successive transformations, achieving full university status in 2018 with the right to award doctoral degrees across all academic disciplines.
The university currently educates approximately 8,000 students through six faculties: Navigation, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Management and Quality Science, Maritime Entrepreneurship, and the newly established Faculty of Computer Science (created in 2024). GMU's curriculum spans nine fields of study and 42 specialized degree programmes at bachelor's, engineer's, and master's levels, all aligned with both Polish educational standards and the requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The Faculty of Computer Science offers practical programs focused on emerging technologies, including computer science engineering with specialization in robotic systems. The university operates advanced educational infrastructure including bridge and engine room simulators, comprehensive laboratories, and a training vessel fleet comprising three vessels used for hands-on maritime education and scientific research.
Gdynia Maritime University is actively engaged in international academic networks through the Erasmus+ programme and maintains collaborative research partnerships with maritime institutions globally. As a member of 8Foundry Alliance, GMU contributes its expertise in maritime innovation, shipping digitalization, port management, quality systems development, and emerging technologies to support international business collaboration, facilitate knowledge exchange between academia and maritime industries, and advance innovation in sustainable maritime operations and digital transformation.
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Asia / Taiwan
Member since November 2025
G REIGNS, a subsidiary of HTC Group, is a leading Taiwanese provider of advanced 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions, dedicated to innovation and global industry leadership. The company specializes in designing and optimizing baseband unit (BBU) software and delivering enterprise-ready, portable private 5G networks that adhere to O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network) standards and leverage cloud-native virtual RAN (vRAN) technologies. G REIGNS tailors its 5G network solutions to address specific enterprise needs across diverse sectors including manufacturing, smart cities, augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR), healthcare, and critical infrastructure. With hardware-agnostic platforms and expertise spanning both centralized (CU) and distributed unit (DU) functions, the company offers scalable, all-in-one 5G network solutions that enable rapid deployment and support digital transformation initiatives. As a member of the HTC Group—an influential global technology corporation with annual revenues of approximately NT$3.08 billion (about 100 million USD) in 2024—G REIGNS benefits from the strong financial backing and strategic industry partnerships that empower it to drive advancements in open architecture and intelligent network automation. The company actively collaborates within global technology ecosystems and is committed to bridging the gap between humans and technology, embodying its mission to “Connect the Future” for businesses worldwide. Through this comprehensive approach, G REIGNS positions itself as a key enabler of next-generation connectivity and innovation across multiple industries
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Europe / Poland
Member since July 2025
ŁączPol Sp. z o.o. is a Polish telecommunications and technology company that has been operating on the Polish market since 1988, employing over 250-300 people. The company positions itself as an "expert in connecting technologies" and offers a comprehensive range of services at the highest international level. ŁączPol specializes in telecommunications infrastructure projects on a turnkey basis, including design, construction, testing, and commissioning of telecommunications networks. The company provides services in construction and building, sanitary systems, electrical work, telecommunications, and mobile telephony, with extensive experience in cooperation with major industry partners such as Telekomunikacja Polska, PTK Centertel, Polkomtel, Netia, Alcatel-Lucent, and Nokia-Siemens. Since 2016, ŁączPol has expanded internationally, operating in German and Dutch markets under the motto "WE BUILD NETWORKS!" The company is known for its speed, efficiency, and reliability in adapting to evolving technological challenges in the telecommunications sector.
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Africa / Kenia
Member since July 2025
LCS 48 Limited is an African company providing services across multiple sectors. The company focuses on practical solutions tailored to local needs and conditions. It works with global partners to deliver services in real estate development, asset management, agriculture, energy, and information technology.
The LCS 48 team prioritizes efficient project delivery, cost management, and meeting deadlines. The company values clear cooperation with clients and consultants to achieve tangible results.
Each business area operates independently, allowing flexible approaches and supporting local enterprises. LCS 48 is also involved in economic development of regional communities, building a solid foundation for growth.
The company employs specialists from various fields, enabling professional advice and handling complex projects. LCS 48’s long-term goal is to support sustainable development and create positive social impact.
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Europe / Poland
Member since August 2025
Podkarpackie Centrum Innowacji (Podkarpackie Innovation Center) is a non-profit organization established in 2017 as a result of cooperation between the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, the European Commission, and the Ministry of Development under the Catching-up Regions initiative. Created with the involvement of World Bank experts and cooperation with Rzeszów University of Technology, University of Rzeszów, and the University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszów, PCI serves as a technology transfer office Fundusze Europejskie dla Podkarpacia 2021-2027 - Podkarpackie Centrum Innowacji z europejskim finansowaniem do 2029 roku. The center's main mission is to connect science with business in the areas of research, development, and innovation. PCI operates through three key platforms: valorization of R&D projects from universities, commercial R&D services for local businesses, and ProtoLab - a makerspace providing over 2,000 square meters of modern prototyping facilities for students and young researchers. The total investment in the project amounted to 22.5 million EUR (100 million PLN), fully funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Podkarpackie Voivodeship Operational Program 2014-2020. Located at ul. Lenartowicza 4 and 6 in Rzeszów, PCI has implemented a grant program worth 30 million PLN supporting 153 projects from five Podkarpackie universities, actively fostering the regional innovation ecosystem and supporting startups, entrepreneurs, and academic research commercialization.
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Europe / Poland
Member since August 2025
State University of Applied Sciences in Jarosław (Państwowa Akademia Nauk Stosowanych im. ks. Bronisława Markiewicza w Jarosławiu, PANS w Jarosławiu) is a public vocational university founded on August 1, 1998, in accordance with the act issued on June 26, 1997, on Schools of Higher Vocational Education. The university was previously known as the Bronisław Markiewicz State University of Technology and Economics in Jarosław and is named after Father Bronisław Markiewicz. Located in Jarosław in southeastern Poland, the university is described as the largest state higher education institution in the Podkarpackie region. The university offers bachelor's, engineering, and master's degree programs across multiple faculties, including courses in nursing, psychology, informatics, geodesy and cartography, automation and practical electronics, and technical engineering. The educational objective is to transfer theoretical and practical knowledge to graduates, making them competent employees sought in the local market. The university actively participates in international programs, including Erasmus+ exchanges (with institutional code PL JAROSLA02), and supports foreign language learning and modern information technologies. The institution provides student accommodation through the "VICTORIA" dormitory and maintains facilities for practical training to ensure graduates are well-prepared for the job market. The university emphasizes practical education and close cooperation with regional institutions and enterprises to facilitate knowledge transfer and student employment opportunities.
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Europe / Poland
Member since August 2025
State University of Applied Sciences in Krosno (Państwowa Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Krośnie, PANS w Krośnie) is a public vocational university located in the historical city center of Krosno, Poland, at Rynek 1. The institution underwent a significant transformation on January 1, 2023, when it changed from its previous name, Carpathian State University in Krosno (Karpacka Państwowa Uczelnia w Krośnie), to its current designation, officially making Krosno an academic city. The university focuses on practical education and offers a wide range of bachelor's and master's degree programs across multiple faculties, including the Faculty of Engineering and Economics (offering mechanical engineering, civil engineering, and management programs) and the Faculty of Health Sciences (including nursing, physiotherapy, and public health programs). PANS Krosno offers diverse study programs including Construction, English Philology, Information Technology, Production Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Internet Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Pedagogy, Nursing, Midwifery, Tourism and Recreation, Physical Education, Management, and uniquely, Herbalism. The university actively participates in international cooperation through the Erasmus+ program (institutional code: PL KROSNO01) and maintains extensive partnerships with universities worldwide. The institution emphasizes practical training, with nursing students gaining hands-on experience in local hospitals and mechanics students having access to modern workshop facilities with CNC machines and aviation equipment. Located in Krosno's picturesque town center, the campus provides students with access to cultural attractions and historical sites while maintaining modern educational facilities.
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Europe / Poland
Member since August 2025
Port Gdynia is a modern universal seaport located on the western shore of Gdańsk Bay in the Baltic Sea, Poland. Founded in 1926, the port ranked second in intermodal containers on the Baltic Sea as of 2008. The port specializes in handling general cargo, mainly unitized cargo transported in containers and in the ro-ro system, based on a well-developed network of multimodal connections including hinterland, regular Short Sea Shipping Lines as well as ferry connections NATO Gateway. Port Gdynia is an important link in the Corridor VI of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) NATO Gateway and serves as a strategic logistics hub connecting Baltic Sea routes with Polish and European rail and road networks. The port operates 24 hours a day and features modern container terminals including Baltic Container Terminal and Gdynia Container Terminal, as well as specialized bulk terminals for grain, coal, and other cargo. With a total area of almost 3,000 hectares, including over 900 hectares of land area, Port Gdynia is also recognized as Poland's largest grain port. The port serves as an important NATO logistics gateway and continues to invest in infrastructure development, including the planned Outer Port project scheduled for completion in 2029.
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Europe / Poland
Member since August 2025
Rzeszów University of Technology (Politechnika Rzeszowska im. Ignacego Łukasiewicza, PRz) is the largest technical university in south-eastern Poland and a state-funded academic institution. Founded in 1951 as a vocational school of engineering on the initiative of employees of the airplane factory PZL WS-2, it developed into a full-fledged university gradually between 1952 and 1974. The university is named after Ignacy Łukasiewicz, the inventor of the paraffin lamp and pioneer of the modern oil industry. Currently, over 17,000 students are enrolled in three levels of study (Engineer, Master's, and PhD programs) across six faculties: mechanical engineering and aeronautics, electrical and computer engineering, civil and environmental engineering, chemistry, management, and mathematics and applied physics. A distinctive feature of the university is its Aviation Training Centre, operating since 1976, which is the only facility in Poland that trains civil aviation pilots. Over its history, the university has educated 57,950 graduates, including 593 pilots. According to the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, it was ranked 14th among technical universities in Poland. The university offers several English-taught programs and maintains international partnerships with universities worldwide, emphasizing both high-quality education and research closely connected to industry needs.
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Europe / Poland
Member since October 2025
Przemyśl is a historic city located at a strategic point on the Polish-Ukrainian border, serving as an important transport hub and industrial center in the Podkarpackie region. The city dynamically combines rich tradition with modern sectors such as food processing, chemical, and electronics industries. With well-developed infrastructure and location advantages, Przemyśl plays a key role as a center of trade, transport, and innovation.
As a member of 8Foundry Alliance, Przemyśl actively supports the development of an innovative ecosystem through technology advancement, industrial digitization, and collaboration between science and business. Participation in the cluster enables the commercialization of innovations, building business partnerships, and expansion into international markets, strengthening the position of local enterprises on the global stage.
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Europe / Poland
Member since October 2025
SIMBIOSIS Foundation is an interdisciplinary organization that combines science, art, and social engagement. The foundation implements educational and cultural projects that integrate various fields of knowledge and creativity to support personal development and the sustainable growth of local communities. SIMBIOSIS organizes workshops, discussion panels, social campaigns, and initiatives focused on emotional and physical well-being, involving adults and children alike. The foundation’s activities foster an inclusive space conducive to intergenerational and interdisciplinary collaboration. As a member of 8Foundry Alliance, SIMBIOSIS leverages its extensive network and interdisciplinary expertise to support innovation development, build business partnerships, and drive international market expansion.
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Europe / Poland
Member since September 2025
Sochaczew is a dynamic business destination strategically positioned 50 kilometers west of Warsaw, emerging as Central Europe's next major investment hub. The city stands at the heart of the Central Communication Port (CPK) development zone, where the €30 billion infrastructure project will transform Sochaczew into a critical multimodal transport junction by 2032. Furthermore, this strategic location offers international companies access to high-speed rail networks connecting major Polish cities within 100 minutes and direct connectivity to the expanded A2 motorway linking Berlin, Warsaw, and Moscow. Additionally, Sochaczew's municipal leadership actively supports foreign investment through streamlined administrative processes, competitive land acquisition opportunities, and business-friendly policies designed to attract international enterprises. The city's proximity to Warsaw's financial district and the upcoming CPK airport creates exceptional opportunities for logistics, manufacturing, and service companies seeking European market expansion.
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Asia / Taiwan
Member since October 2025
Founded in 1974, the Taipei Computer Association (TCA) is one of the founding organizations of Taiwan’s dynamic ICT industry and today represents more than 3,100 member companies operating across 18 cities. Its members cover a wide spectrum of sectors including computer hardware and software, semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing, artificial intelligence and system integration, as well as domestic and international ICT services.
TCA member companies collectively employ more than 740,000 people and generate over NTD 1.88 trillion (USD 57 billion) in capital, accounting for more than 85 percent of Taiwan’s ICT output. With domestic offices in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung, and international branches in Tokyo, Beijing, Bangalore and Selangor, TCA acts as a bridge between Taiwan’s innovation ecosystem and global markets.
For over five decades, the Association has advanced its mission of “Unity and Common Prosperity” by promoting industrial policy, supporting digital transformation, and organizing leading global events such as the Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE).
As a strategic partner of 8Foundry Alliance, TCA brings unmatched access to Taiwan’s technology landscape, extensive international networks, and proven expertise in fostering smart city development, startup growth, and cross-continental collaboration.
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Africa / Kenya
Member since August 2025
Zimaki Consult was formed and registered in Kenya in 2008 with the aim of providing the full range of financial, contract management and advisory services in areas of quantity surveying services, project management, construction management, dispute resolution, project audits and feasibility studies to developers of building and civil engineering projects in Kenya and the East African region against the background of the existing professional consultancy framework in the region.
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Africa / Kenya
Member since August 2025
Sahihi Haki is a Kenyan system integrator that specializes in providing innovative and reliable information technology solutions for governments, banks, and private sector organizations. The company focuses on delivering highly secure document issuing and personalization solutions, helping organizations manage sensitive documentation processes with advanced security measures. They also offer seamlessly integrated e-Government solutions that enable public sector digital transformation. Sahihi Haki positions itself as a trusted technology partner offering unparalleled solutions across multiple sectors in Kenya's growing digital economy.
Africa / Kenya
Member since August 2025
Sinomax Security Limited is a Kenyan security company that specializes in providing comprehensive, modern, and tech-driven security solutions across Kenya and beyond. The company offers a diverse portfolio of services including executive protection and VIP escort, uniformed guarding for commercial and residential properties, cybersecurity and email encryption, mobile patrol with 24/7 emergency response, and advanced surveillance using drones for real-time monitoring. Sinomax distinguishes itself by integrating cutting-edge technology such as AI-enabled surveillance systems, smart access controls, and remote monitoring solutions to deliver innovative security services. Operating under Kenya's Private Security Regulatory Authority Act 2016, the company aims to be a top-notch provider of reliable and affordable security solutions while promoting job creation and skills development within local communities.
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Taiwan Academy of Digital Twin is Taiwan's premier professional association for digital twin technology. Established in 2021, it serves as the nation's central hub connecting industry leaders, academic institutions, and government agencies. The academy hosts annual conferences, student competitions, and specialized training programs.
Vision & Competitive Edge
The academy drives Taiwan's digital transformation through initiatives in manufacturing, infrastructure, and cultural heritage preservation. Its unique approach combines research with practical implementation, fostering cross-sector collaboration and positioning Taiwan as a regional leader in emerging technologies.
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