City of life sciences
Health pioneers have long lived and worked in Vienna, city of science and Europe's fifth largest life science hub. A proud history of medicine and research has laid the foundations for Vienna to thrive, with global leaders in the fields of pharmaceuticals, biotech, medtech and digital technologies conducting research, production, sales and distribution in the Austrian capital.
The life sciences sector is prospering, with numerous large pharma companies such as Boehringer Ingelheim and Takeda setting up major operations in the city. The hundreds of millions of euros in investments that flow into this sector every year in Vienna speak to its appeal, drawing local and international talent. The ecosystem is home to top labs, research facilities and life sciences centres. These make hugely valuable contributions to improving health all around the world, including in Vienna, which offers its residents state-of-the-art medicine and affordable access to high-quality care and health services.
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LISAvienna
As the cluster platform for life sciences in Vienna, LISAvienna supports innovative companies in developing new products, services, and processes in the city and bringing them to market internationally. The platform connects these companies with partners and customers.
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Austrian Research Promotion Agency
The Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) is the national funding agency for industrial research and development, and aims to strengthen Austria as a research and innovation centre on the global market.
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Vienna BioCenter
The Vienna BioCenter is a leading life sciences location, offering a unique combination of research, education, and companies on a single campus. Its research institutes and biotech companies are among the world leaders in their fields.
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Vienna Science and Technology Fund
The Vienna Science and Technology Fund (WWTF) supports outstanding scientific research by providing funding resources and establishing long-term thematic programmes in targeted areas of necessity.
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Health Hub Vienna
Health Hub Vienna is a platform for open innovation that actively promotes change in the European healthcare system. They bring together stakeholders of the healthcare system, connection them through active matching, network access, events, and trainings for information transfer.
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Austrian Life Sciences Directory
The Austrian Life Sciences Directory is a collection of profiles both from companies and major research institutes active in life sciences in Austria. The database allows you to identify pharma, biotech & medtech companies and research organizations that meet your interests and requirements.
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Quality Medical Devices Services
Quality Medical Devices Services provides recognised certification to the Austrian medical device industries. With a focus on patient safety, their independent and impartial medical device experts will help bring your innovative medical device technologies to market.
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Vienna Business Agency - Startup Labs
Do you have an idea for a life science project, and are you looking for one or several lab workstations and flexible lease terms? The Startup Labs offers affordable laboratory spaces with access to a shared research infrastructure to get your project going.
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