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How Siemens Energy is shaping the energy transition ⚡ Austria is more than a production location for Siemens Energy – it's a strategic hub for innovation, manufacturing and long-term investment. With more than 130 years of transformer expertise in Weiz, Siemens Energy manufactures technologies that help modernize power grids around the world. Phase-shifting transformers made in Weiz support the integration of renewable energy across Europe, while other transformers have been powering cities like New York for decades. Why Austria? · Highly skilled talent and strong technical expertise · A central location in Europe · Reliable infrastructure and efficient project implementation In our latest Success Story, Siemens Energy shares why Austria continues to play a key role in its global operations and how the collaboration with INVEST in AUSTRIA supports long-term investment projects. 💬 Which location factors matter most when companies invest in the technologies of tomorrow? Tell us in the comments. #InvestInAustria #SuccessStory #SiemensEnergy #EnergyTransition #Innovation #WhyAustria #BusinessLocation

What does long-term commitment to a location look like? For Pavol Dobrocky, Managing Director at Boehringer Ingelheim, it means continuously investing in Vienna as a global hub for research, production and international business. Over the past ten years, the company has invested more than €1 billion in its Vienna site. And that growth continues: ▪️ The €60 million Angelika Amon cancer research building strengthens Vienna's role as Boehringer Ingelheim's global oncology center. 🔬 ▪️ A new administration building represents an investment of around €100 million and will create additional capacity by 2027. 🏗️ ▪️ The Regional Center Vienna manages business activities across more than 30 countries, combining global responsibility with local expertise. 🌍 ▪️ With annual research expenditure of €200–300 million, Boehringer Ingelheim is also one of Austria's largest private investors in R&D. 🧬 Around 3,500 employees at the Vienna-Meidling campus are part of this long-term success story – and of Austria's thriving Life Sciences ecosystem. INVEST in AUSTRIA supports Boehringer Ingelheim as a central point of contact, connecting the company with relevant authorities and decision-makers and providing guidance throughout complex investment and expansion processes. 💬 If you had to choose: What matters most for a business location – talent, stability or quality of life? Tell us in the comments. #InvestInAustria #LifeSciences #Pharma #ResearchAndDevelopment #Innovation #Investment #Austria #Vienna

SpaceTech made in Austria 🛰️ Space has become one of Austria's most strategic growth sectors. Fittingly, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), the UN's outer space office that co-organises International Moon Day on 20 July, is based in Vienna. 🚀 Space and aerospace are now among the nine key technologies in Austria's Industrial Strategy 2035 🛰️ Austria has raised its ESA contribution to up to EUR 340 million for 2026 to 2028 🔬 The national ASAP programme has funded around 800 space projects since 2002 🌍 In its first year, ESA Phi-Lab Austria launched five projects, four of them in Lower Austria The proof is on the ground too: Enpulsion, the global market leader in electric propulsion for micro and nanosatellites, already has more than 320 systems in orbit. Considering Austria for your space or deep tech business? ABA supports your entry every step of the way, free of charge. Get in touch via the link in the first comment. #ABA #InvestInAustria #SpaceTech #InternationalMoonDay

€1.3 billion R&D funding & a 14% cash-equivalent research premium: Why is Austria leading the way for Europe’s innovation hubs? From direct financial incentives to top-tier academic networks, discover why international tech companies choose Austria to scale their R&D. 👇 Read the full article below!

Turning R&D into business results 🔬 Austria is built for companies that want to turn innovation into market-ready solutions – faster and with less friction between idea and execution. What makes the difference: ▪️ 14% research premium → direct financial upside for your R&D ▪️ Strong links between universities, research institutes and industry ▪️ High share of applied research with clear commercial focus ▪️ International companies using Austria as an R&D base ▪️ Strength in sectors like life sciences, mobility and industrial tech This is where research translates into competitive advantage. Explore what that could look like for your business. #InvestInAustria #WhyAustria #Innovation #RND #AppliedResearch #Technology

Austria offers companies access to a highly qualified talent base shaped by academic education, applied training and practical experience. 🎓 A strong education system supports talent development across many fields 🤝 Dual education links training with real business needs 🔬 Universities, universities of applied sciences and advanced technical colleges help build the skills companies need For international companies, this means access to talent with skills that matter in day-to-day business. Looking for qualified talent in Austria? Get in touch. INVEST in AUSTRIA supports international companies with market intelligence, location advice and the right contacts in Austria. #ABA #INVESTinAUSTRIA #Talents #SkilledWorkforce