Trnava Region Hosts Discussion on Economic Growth, Innovation, and Investment Opportunities

The Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency (SARIO), under the auspices of the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic (MOE SR) and in cooperation with the Trnava Self-Governing Region (TTSK), organized the SARIO Business Day in Regions 2025 event. The event aimed to promote economic development, innovation, and stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors. As in previous years, ČSOB served as the general partner of the event.

The Trnava edition of SARIO Business Day brought together 73 Slovak entities and representatives from nine foreign chambers of commerce. Participants took part in six expert panel discussions and held over 160 pre-scheduled B2B meetings.

The event was opened with a strategic discussion featuring Tomáš Salíni, Director of SARIO’s Investment Projects Department, Vladimír Šimoňák, State Secretary at the Ministry of Economy, and Jozef Viskupič, Chairman of TTSK and the SK8 association. They addressed the strategic direction of the Slovak state and its regions, exploring ways to improve the business environment, including export support and access to international markets.

“We are pleased with the level of interest in the event and its practical focus. Our goal is to act as a bridge between the state, local governments, and the business sector, thereby supporting the growth and competitiveness of Slovak companies and regions,” said Robert Šimončič, CEO of SARIO.

“Slovak regions possess significant but still underutilized potential—economic, human, and especially innovative. Their strength lies in local knowledge, proximity to residents and businesses, and the ability to form effective partnerships. The SK8 Association, together with ZMOS, is preparing a joint proposal for public administration reform. Our aim is for counties not only to implement decisions but also to be equal partners in shaping Slovakia’s economic policy,” stated Jozef Viskupič, Governor of Trnava Region and Chairman of SK8.

The opening session was followed by panel discussions on pressing challenges and opportunities in innovation, financing, transformation of the automotive industry, space technologies, and regional development projects. Attendees received information on financing tools—from credit instruments and R&D tax deductions to EU funding opportunities and participation in Ukraine's reconstruction efforts.

The afternoon program featured B2B meetings and individual consultations with expert partners. Companies had the opportunity to discuss their business plans and receive tailored advice in areas such as exports, investments, intellectual property, internationalization, and technological innovation.

Currently, SARIO is managing 64 active investment projects across industrial production, technology centers, and shared service centers. Since the beginning of 2025, SARIO consultants have prepared 16 customized investment proposals for the Trnava region. These activities support both SARIO's strategic objectives and the memorandum of cooperation signed in April 2025 with representatives of TTSK and SK8.