Business and research policy

Upper Austria's successful development as an innovative, export-oriented, business and industry location is no coincidence: Upper Austria continues to develop its location qualities based on strategic economic and research policies. Business Upper Austria plays a central role in this as the province's official business agency.

Upper Austria's #upperVISION2030 business and research strategy

In order to stand out in the face of global competition and make Upper Austria future-proof over the long term, it is necessary to project a uniform image of the future that can be flexibly adapted to new trends and developments. Our business and research strategy #upperVISION2030 opens a new chapter for Upper Austria as we veer away from a rigid programme towards a strategy that develops year on year. The new strategy process allows us to act more flexibly. The framework it defines also offers the long-term orientation necessary.

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Digital Region Upper Austria

As a leading export, technology and industry region at the heart of Europe, Upper Austria offers everything companies need to be competitive: first class infrastructure, qualified specialists, a closely networked and innovative environment and the highest quality of life. A spirit of innovation and dynamic optimism are what make the people in this region different. With its universities, technical colleges and the Hagenberg software park, Upper Austria provides the skills to make it a hotspot for IT companies from all over the world. With excellent national and international networks, they form the digital region of Upper Austria. This is characterised by a dynamic development: above-average growth of value creation, employment and investments in information and communications technologies.

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Key initiative Service Innovation

Business Upper Austria operates a key initiative to support innovations in providing professional services. This is designed to strengthen the competitiveness of Upper Austrian companies within Austria and abroad. Manufacturing companies increasingly face the challenge of being able to offer overall solutions consisting of products and professional services. This key initiative combines activities to form innovative services and business models. It offers companies and organisations a shared point of contact for experts to exchange experiences, build on competences, work together on joint projects and receive support from funding programmes.