Description
The Oradea 2 Smart Specialization Park is an ambitious initiative of the Municipality of Oradea, aimed at boosting regional economic growth and innovation. Managed by the Oradea Local Development Agency (ADLO), the park focuses on attracting investments and supporting both local and international entrepreneurship.
The project is supported by €3.1 million in funding from the North-West Regional Programme 2021–2027, allocated for the development of modern infrastructure. Additionally, a pre-allocated budget of €5.81 million is available to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the park, providing substantial financial incentives for their growth.
The park is designed as an industrial and technological hub, spanning a total area of 195,123 m², located on Calea Sântandrei in Oradea, Bihor County. Of this area, 186,046 m² is available for concession, divided into 16 plots. The remaining land is designated for public infrastructure works, including roads, water and sewage networks, public lighting, and green zones for utility installation.
Project Name: Oradea Smart Specialization Park
Location: Corneliu Baba Street, Oradea
Google Maps Link
Total Area: 186,046 m² (18 plots)
Proposed Contract Type: Concession
Owner: Municipality of Oradea
Administrator: Oradea Local Development Agency (ADLO)
- Direct access to Oradea–Sântandrei road (DJ797H), with two-way entrance/exit
- Two double-lane vehicle access roads with sidewalks on both sides
- Sidewalks adapted for persons with disabilities
- Two public transport stations and designated pedestrian crossings
- Drinking water supply network (PEHD Dn 160mm and branches)
- Sewage system sized for future developments
- Stormwater collection via dedicated network connected to the existing system
- 20/0.4 kV transformer station (2x1250 kVA)
- 17 distribution and metering boxes, one for each plot
- Ground-mounted photovoltaic system
- Landscaped green areas along internal roads
- Automated irrigation system supplied by a dedicated well, pump, and network.
Proximity to major cities
- Debrecen – 70 km
- Cluj-Napoca – 165 km
- Budapest – 310 km
European roads
- E79 – 3 km
- E761 – 5 km
Motorways
- A3 Motorway (Biharia) – 20 km
Border crossings
- Hungary (Borș Border) – 15 km
- Hungary (Borș 2 – Nagykereki) – 22 km
Seaports
- Constanța – 830 km
- Koper (Slovenia) – 821 km
International airports
- Cluj-Napoca International Airport – 170 km
- Oradea International Airport – 7 km
- Debrecen International Airport – 92 km
Investors will benefit from significant tax advantages, including:
- 100% deduction for profits reinvested in development sources.
- Tax deduction from taxable profits equal to 100% of the investments made in smart specialization industrial parks.
- Reduction of the concession fee owed by investors in smart specialization parks, based on a local/county council decision, up to 50% of the due fee.
- Exemption from building tax for buildings located within smart specialization industrial parks.
- Exemption from land tax for land situated within smart specialization industrial parks.
- Possibility to benefit from incentives such as:
- Minimis aid: €200,000
- Innovation aid: €220,000
- Grants up to: €2.5 million
- State aid: €1-37 million
- Strategic partnerships developed by the administrator with:
- University of Oradea
- Bihor Business Association
- Bihor Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- AHK Romania
Other benefits
- Access to a modern and well-developed road infrastructure, ensuring connectivity with regional, national, cross-border routes, and TEN-T nodes in Bihor County.
- Availability of a skilled and diverse workforce.
- The operational capacity and extensive experience of the smart specialization park administrator, the Oradea Local Development Agency, which holds six industrial park titles.
The park is managed by Oradea Local Development Agency SA (ADLO), under an administration contract with the Municipality of Oradea. ADLO has significant experience in managing industrial parks and attracting investors, contributing to regional economic development by:
✔ Supporting both domestic and foreign investments in industry, services, research, and technological development
✔ Connecting the private sector with educational institutions to foster innovation and vocational training
✔ Assisting investors in navigating public institutions and regulatory processes
✔ Facilitating job creation and business expansion
ADLO currently administers six industrial parks in Oradea and Bihor County, covering over 250 hectares of investment-ready land. The agency promotes a transparent and investor-friendly business environment, helping position Oradea as a hub for innovation and economic growth in Romania.
- Campus Oradea – Promotes dual vocational education in collaboration with major companies in the city.
- Scientific and Technological Park – Facilitates collaboration between academia and industry for research and innovation projects.
- CTPark Oradea Cargo Terminal – The first industrial park in Romania with an air cargo terminal, enhancing logistics and transportation for businesses.
- Business Incubator: Cresc Oradea Mare – Supports startups and SMEs through mentorship, access to resources, and business networks.
- Make IT in Oradea – Bright Labs Incubator – Manages technology innovation initiatives and supports IT product development, fostering local entrepreneurship.
Project Name: Oradea Smart Specialization Park
Location: Corneliu Baba Street, Oradea
Google Maps Link
Total Area: 186,046 m² (18 plots)
Proposed Contract Type: Concession
Owner: Municipality of Oradea
Administrator: Oradea Local Development Agency (ADLO)
- Direct access to Oradea–Sântandrei road (DJ797H), with two-way entrance/exit
- Two double-lane vehicle access roads with sidewalks on both sides
- Sidewalks adapted for persons with disabilities
- Two public transport stations and designated pedestrian crossings
- Drinking water supply network (PEHD Dn 160mm and branches)
- Sewage system sized for future developments
- Stormwater collection via dedicated network connected to the existing system
- 20/0.4 kV transformer station (2x1250 kVA)
- 17 distribution and metering boxes, one for each plot
- Ground-mounted photovoltaic system
- Landscaped green areas along internal roads
- Automated irrigation system supplied by a dedicated well, pump, and network.
Proximity to major cities
- Debrecen – 70 km
- Cluj-Napoca – 165 km
- Budapest – 310 km
European roads
- E79 – 3 km
- E761 – 5 km
Motorways
- A3 Motorway (Biharia) – 20 km
Border crossings
- Hungary (Borș Border) – 15 km
- Hungary (Borș 2 – Nagykereki) – 22 km
Seaports
- Constanța – 830 km
- Koper (Slovenia) – 821 km
International airports
- Cluj-Napoca International Airport – 170 km
- Oradea International Airport – 7 km
- Debrecen International Airport – 92 km
Investors will benefit from significant tax advantages, including:
- 100% deduction for profits reinvested in development sources.
- Tax deduction from taxable profits equal to 100% of the investments made in smart specialization industrial parks.
- Reduction of the concession fee owed by investors in smart specialization parks, based on a local/county council decision, up to 50% of the due fee.
- Exemption from building tax for buildings located within smart specialization industrial parks.
- Exemption from land tax for land situated within smart specialization industrial parks.
- Possibility to benefit from incentives such as:
- Minimis aid: €200,000
- Innovation aid: €220,000
- Grants up to: €2.5 million
- State aid: €1-37 million
- Strategic partnerships developed by the administrator with:
- University of Oradea
- Bihor Business Association
- Bihor Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- AHK Romania
Other benefits
- Access to a modern and well-developed road infrastructure, ensuring connectivity with regional, national, cross-border routes, and TEN-T nodes in Bihor County.
- Availability of a skilled and diverse workforce.
- The operational capacity and extensive experience of the smart specialization park administrator, the Oradea Local Development Agency, which holds six industrial park titles.
The park is managed by Oradea Local Development Agency SA (ADLO), under an administration contract with the Municipality of Oradea. ADLO has significant experience in managing industrial parks and attracting investors, contributing to regional economic development by:
✔ Supporting both domestic and foreign investments in industry, services, research, and technological development
✔ Connecting the private sector with educational institutions to foster innovation and vocational training
✔ Assisting investors in navigating public institutions and regulatory processes
✔ Facilitating job creation and business expansion
ADLO currently administers six industrial parks in Oradea and Bihor County, covering over 250 hectares of investment-ready land. The agency promotes a transparent and investor-friendly business environment, helping position Oradea as a hub for innovation and economic growth in Romania.
- Campus Oradea – Promotes dual vocational education in collaboration with major companies in the city.
- Scientific and Technological Park – Facilitates collaboration between academia and industry for research and innovation projects.
- CTPark Oradea Cargo Terminal – The first industrial park in Romania with an air cargo terminal, enhancing logistics and transportation for businesses.
- Business Incubator: Cresc Oradea Mare – Supports startups and SMEs through mentorship, access to resources, and business networks.
- Make IT in Oradea – Bright Labs Incubator – Manages technology innovation initiatives and supports IT product development, fostering local entrepreneurship.
