Michael Stabentheiner (de)
Carinthia makes targeted investments in key sectors of the future, with strong research facilities, industrial clusters and high-tech companies.
The Villach location has established itself as a centre for semiconductor technology. Global players such as Infineon are working on the chips of the future and, together with SMEs and start-ups, are turning Carinthia into a tech hub on the southern side of the Alps. Lakeside Science & Technology Park in Klagenfurt connects more than 70 companies and eight research institutions in the fields of AI, robotics and sensor technology. At the same time, around 300 companies at the Green Tech Cluster are driving sustainable innovations for the circular economy and renewable energies.
Michael Stabentheiner
Carinthia consistently focuses on key technologies with a future. Smart specialisation, ICT and microelectronics as well as the green economy are the fields of innovation in which the location is asserting itself internationally. Companies benefit from industry-oriented research, highly specialised clusters and targeted funding.
1. Smart specialisation
Carinthia combines digitalisation, technological infrastructure and a strong educational offering to create an innovation-friendly environment. Digital twins for industrial applications are being researched at Joanneum Research, while intelligent materials for industrial applications are being developed at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences. Solutions for secure data transmission in Industry 4.0 are also being developed at Technologiepark Villach.
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2. ICT and microelectronics
Carinthia is regarded as a key region for microelectronics and electronic based systems in Austria. Companies such as Infineon, Intel and Lam Research are researching new semiconductor materials, energy-efficient chip production and high-precision sensor systems here – closely interconnected with Lakeside Science & Technology Park, the University of Klagenfurt and top research institutions such as Silicon Austria Labs (SAL), Joanneum Research Robotics and Fraunhofer.
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3. Green economy
With the Green Tech Cluster and practical research into the circular economy and renewable energies, Carinthia is a centre for climate-friendly technologies. Green tech pioneers and global market leaders are working together on solutions for the future. Projects such as hydrogen-based energy storage and sustainable building material development are driving the green transformation. Companies benefit from specialised networks and a strong research landscape.
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