The Banská Bystrica Self-Governing Region (BBSK) is a promising region located in the heart of Slovakia, offering growing potential for international investment, technological partnerships and the development of innovative high value-added projects. Thanks to its strategic location, the region provides access to the European market, a stable business environment and a strong industrial base. The region offers opportunities for new investments across multiple sectors, with a focus on engineering, wood processing, agri-food industry, renewable energy, as well as high value-added services and tourism. Our priority is to connect foreign investors and business partners with high-quality regional companies, manufacturers and technology firms. BBSK creates a platform for B2B cooperation, joint projects, and the development of supply and innovation chains. The region offers: • available investment sites and development areas, • qualified workforce, • a growing ecosystem of small and medium-sized enterprises, • an open and business-friendly approach of the regional government, • continuity and a stable political environment at the regional level. At the same time, the region provides support companies/ investors through: • assistance throughout the entire process of preparation and implementation of investment projects, • support in identifying suitable investment locations, • cooperation with partners at regional and national level, • connecting investors with local partners and suppliers, • support in workforce solutions, vocational education and talent development.
The Banská Bystrica Self-Governing Region is open to cooperation with companies, investors and strategic partners interested in developing business activities, investment projects and long-term partnerships. While the region’s primary sectors of interest include engineering, wood processing, agri-food industry, renewable energy, high value-added services and tourism, BBSK remains open to opportunities across all industries with potential for innovation, sustainability, regional economic development and job creation. We are particularly interested in: • companies seeking reliable regional business partners or suppliers, • investors exploring greenfield or brownfield investment opportunities, • technology and innovation-oriented companies, The region welcomes cooperation with businesses of all sizes — from SMEs and family-owned enterprises to multinational corporations and institutional investors. BBSK values partnerships based on mutual trust, innovation, knowledge exchange and long-term economic growth.
Ms. Kornélia Kubizniaková manager for development of investment partnerships