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Sustainable future technologies comprise the focus of Bosch’s activities in the country. The Austrian business location offers attractive conditions enabling such innovations. The example of Bosch shows how industry can both conserve resources and promote economic growth. 

Austria is driving the development of a competitive and circular economy by relying on Clean Tech. Innovative technologies are being researched in the country and tested for integration in the circular economy. 

Austria bundles its expertise and numerous opportunities for cooperation on behalf of the business sector. Companies and research institutions also benefit from this. This approach is demonstrated by best practice examples such as Green Tech Valley. 

The German quantum computing startup planqc really took off in 2024, winning major contracts and investors. In this interview, CEO Alexander Glätzle reveals what he appreciates about the company’s new facility in Innsbruck and the key role that the well-developed infrastructure for research and development there plays in the company's success.

Research institutions and companies are driving the development of quantum technologies in Austria, thereby strengthening the country's leading role as a business location. Initiatives such as Quantum Austria, featuring € 107 million in investments to strengthen the quantum technology ecosystem, are making an important contribution to this. 

From ambitious startups to extensive government funding programmes: Austria is a promising business location for innovative companies and investors in the field of quantum technology. This enables progress and sustainable growth, a fact which is also demonstrated by successful young companies such as ParityQC, qtlabs and planqc.

Whether for quantum computers or secure data transmission, the further development of the future field of quantum-based information and communication technology (ICT) will only succeed on the basis of excellent research. In Austria, researchers can leverage the benefits of an innovative location, renowned research institutions and extensive funding programmes. 

International technology events provide the ideal setting to present Austria as an innovative startup location to young companies and founders. Austria and ABA were also represented at numerous events in 2024. Two of the highlights i.e., the Web Summit in Lisbon and Slush in Helsinki, took place in November. 

Austria is a dynamic business location for AI. A strong research network, targeted funding programmes, an active community and a large talent pool promote the exchange between science, business and society. This makes the country an exciting hub for AI developments and international events such as TEDAI.