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Research Institutions

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The quality of the Austrian R&D landscape is measured by the scientific achievements of its research institutions. Many of the more than 2,800 technology-oriented facilities gained international reputation in the global science community and support international companies like Sony, Baxter or BMW.

Centers of Excellence

Some 60 industrial 'Centers of Excellence' - international leaders in their fields - combine the necessities of the economy with the know-how of science.

Among those are the 17 so-called "K plus centers" with at least five companies and a research facility. Some examples:


Success by cooperation is also the motto of the altogether 28 industrial competence centres (K ind) and the virtual competence centres (K net), like for example:


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