Inspiring innovation
Connecting Austria and the US
OPEN AUSTRIA
Inspiring innovation.
We are on site: With strategic centers in Silicon Valley, the greater Boston area, and Washington, D.C., we provide direct access to key innovation ecosystems and policy networks in the United States.
We listen, connect, and facilitate: We help Austrian companies, start-ups, researchers and policymakers to engage with the relevant networks, explore funding opportunities, and stay informed about policy discussions that shape the future of technology.
We work an interface between politics, business, technology and research: The unique cooperation between Austrian diplomacy (BMEIA), Austria's trade promotion organization at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (Advantage Austria) and the Austrian Investment Agency (ABA) enables valuable synergies for the benefit of business and research.
We create value for both sides: We showcase Austria’s dynamic creative and high-tech potential, inform interested US-American parties about Austria as a business and research location, and connect them to the competent contacts in Austria.
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Silicon Valley
Renowned innovation hub, home to numerous tech giants and inspiring start-up location.
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Washington, D.C.
The center of U.S. politics and policymaking, shaping the future of technology and innovation.
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Home to around 275 leading industrial companies, many hidden champions and a rapidly growing startup community
For every three and a half euros generated in Austria, one euro comes directly from industry. Austria's industry sets the pace in innovation, energy efficiency and environmental protection. Almost half of all research expenditure in Austria comes from industry. Austria is home to almost 200 hidden champions - global market leaders in their niche, yet largely unknown to the public. This highlights the country’s supportive ecosystem for innovation and specialized industries. With over 3,400 startups founded since 2012, Austria has seen remarkable growth in its startup ecosystem. Forbes recently ranked Vienna as the top location in Europe for entrepreneurs planning to launch a new business.
For every three and a half euros generated in Austria, one euro comes directly from industry. Austria's industry sets the pace in innovation, energy efficiency and environmental protection. Almost half of all research expenditure in Austria comes from industry.
Austria is home to almost 200 hidden champions - global market leaders in their niche, yet largely unknown to the public. This highlights the country’s supportive ecosystem for innovation and specialized industries.
With over 3,400 startups founded since 2012, Austria has seen remarkable growth in its startup ecosystem. Forbes recently ranked Vienna as the top location in Europe for entrepreneurs planning to launch a new business.
For every three and a half euros generated in Austria, one euro comes directly from industry. Austria's industry sets the pace in innovation, energy efficiency and environmental protection. Almost half of all research expenditure in Austria comes from industry.
Austria is home to almost 200 hidden champions - global market leaders in their niche, yet largely unknown to the public. This highlights the country’s supportive ecosystem for innovation and specialized industries.
With over 3,400 startups founded since 2012, Austria has seen remarkable growth in its startup ecosystem. Forbes recently ranked Vienna as the top location in Europe for entrepreneurs planning to launch a new business.
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Located at the center of Europe
Austria's central position in Europe enables strong economic connections, efficient logistics, and easy access to neighboring countries. As a member of the European Union, Austria benefits strongly from the integration into the European single market and EU free trade agreements with countries and regions around the world.
Austria's central position in Europe enables strong economic connections, efficient logistics, and easy access to neighboring countries. As a member of the European Union, Austria benefits strongly from the integration into the European single market and EU free trade agreements with countries and regions around the world.
Austria's central position in Europe enables strong economic connections, efficient logistics, and easy access to neighboring countries. As a member of the European Union, Austria benefits strongly from the integration into the European single market and EU free trade agreements with countries and regions around the world.
Why Austria – What makes the business location so special?
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Home to leading research institutions and a highly skilled workforce
Austria has 77 universities and 65 research facilities contributing to its strong academic and research landscape. According to the latest World Talent Report, Austria ranks 10th worldwide for talent competitiveness, meaning the ability to attract, develop, and retain highly skilled workers. The Austrian apprenticeship training ("dual education") is a highly successful model: The MoU between the U.S. and Austria on the cooperation in advancing apprenticeship, education and vocational and professional training has been prolonged for another three years. In 2024, Utah and Austria signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focusing on the Austrian apprenticeship system. Within the EU, Austria consistently ranks among the top three countries in R&D intensity (3.26%) and the share of graduates in STEM subjects (> 30%).
Austria has 77 universities and 65 research facilities contributing to its strong academic and research landscape. According to the latest World Talent Report, Austria ranks 10th worldwide for talent competitiveness, meaning the ability to attract, develop, and retain highly skilled workers.
The Austrian apprenticeship training ("dual education") is a highly successful model: The MoU between the U.S. and Austria on the cooperation in advancing apprenticeship, education and vocational and professional training has been prolonged for another three years. In 2024, Utah and Austria signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focusing on the Austrian apprenticeship system. Within the EU, Austria consistently ranks among the top three countries in R&D intensity (3.26%) and the share of graduates in STEM subjects (> 30%).
Austria has 77 universities and 65 research facilities contributing to its strong academic and research landscape. According to the latest World Talent Report, Austria ranks 10th worldwide for talent competitiveness, meaning the ability to attract, develop, and retain highly skilled workers.
The Austrian apprenticeship training ("dual education") is a highly successful model: The MoU between the U.S. and Austria on the cooperation in advancing apprenticeship, education and vocational and professional training has been prolonged for another three years. In 2024, Utah and Austria signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focusing on the Austrian apprenticeship system. Within the EU, Austria consistently ranks among the top three countries in R&D intensity (3.26%) and the share of graduates in STEM subjects (> 30%).
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A Stable and Peaceful Nation
Austria's wealth is evenly distributed, making it one of the most socially stable and peaceful countries in the world. This is reflected in the Global Peace Index 2024, where Austria ranks 3rd globally, right behind Iceland and Ireland. Austria's quality of life is among the highest globally, with life satisfaction exceeding the OECD average. Its capital, Vienna, has repeatedly been ranked the world’s most livable city, offering excellent infrastructure, safety, and cultural richness.
Austria's wealth is evenly distributed, making it one of the most socially stable and peaceful countries in the world. This is reflected in the Global Peace Index 2024, where Austria ranks 3rd globally, right behind Iceland and Ireland. Austria's quality of life is among the highest globally, with life satisfaction exceeding the OECD average. Its capital, Vienna, has repeatedly been ranked the world’s most livable city, offering excellent infrastructure, safety, and cultural richness.
Austria's wealth is evenly distributed, making it one of the most socially stable and peaceful countries in the world. This is reflected in the Global Peace Index 2024, where Austria ranks 3rd globally, right behind Iceland and Ireland. Austria's quality of life is among the highest globally, with life satisfaction exceeding the OECD average. Its capital, Vienna, has repeatedly been ranked the world’s most livable city, offering excellent infrastructure, safety, and cultural richness.
Support for International Companies Interested in Austria
The Austrian Business Agency (ABA) – an initiative by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy – offers free support to international companies interested in Austria in the following fields:
Business location search and personnel recruitment
Data, facts, and trends on Austria as a business and work location
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Business operations and relocation
Issues relating to labor and tax laws
Immigration of highly qualified skilled workers from across the globe
Information on funding and financing possibilities
Organizing contacts and networking