Why Austria?

It is the ideal springboard into Central and Eastern Europe. Mechanical engineering, environmental technology, renewable energy, chemicals, vehicles, electronics, and tourism are just a few of the major industrial sectors where Austria is a leading global player. It is not only home to household names such as Red Bull and Swarovski but also to several industry leaders in manufacturing. Highly specialized small and medium-sized companies are the backbone of the Austrian economy and excel with innovative products and services.

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Austria boasts world-leading research in academia and the private sector and benefits from its well-educated, highly skilled local workforce. As a member of the European Union and a center for tech diplomacy, Austria shapes global standards, principles, and rules for frontier technologies such as AI and quantum computing. Austria’s creative industries draw on a vibrant contemporary arts scene and a long-standing tradition in artistic practices. As a pioneer in media arts, Austria has become a global digital culture hub advocating for human-centered technology and a new digital humanism.