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Focal Points in Austrian Research and Development

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Special fields of research and competence centers knit an effective network between science and economy.
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Austria’s research landscape is dynamic. A large number of universities, universities of applied sciences, non-university research facilities, innovative spin-offs and SMEs, industry clusters and R&D headquarters of international big players continually ensure that inspiring ideas are turned into marketable products and services. High-tech technologies “Made in Austria” are the basis for practical applications or intelligent data security systems.

Clever minds in biotech laboratories develop effective medicines against cancer. Intensive research is being carried out on smart grids i.e. the intelligent electricity networks of the future. In the meantime, preserving natural resources is a key issue in Austria in almost all fields of innovation.

The Austrian focal points with numerous competence centers can be especially found in these sectors: