European support for healthcare entrepreneurs

EIT Health, part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), accompanies budding entrepreneurs and promising start-ups on their entrepreneurial journey in healthcare.

Seit 2016 haben sie mehr als 1680 Start-ups unterstützt und ihnen geholfen, mehr als 1 Mrd. EUR an Investitionen einzuwerben. Das Institut hat soeben ein Büro in Wien eröffnet und lädt in Österreich lebende Personen und Start-ups dazu ein, ihr großes Portfolio an europäischen Förderprogrammen zu nutzen. Das Bewerbungsportal ist nur einige Wochen im Jahr geöffnet:

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planqc: "Austria offers enormous advantages due to its excellent research landscape in quantum physics"

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.

From research to practical application: Quantum technology in Austria

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.

Austria in the fast lane in quantum technology

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.