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Creative industries

From architecture to multimedia, from design to music and communications, Austria’s high levels of creativity and entrepreneurship are being recognised. Creative from Austria – Surprisingly Ingenious

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      Overview

      One in ten companies in Austria is part of the creative industry. Architecture, multimedia, design, film, music and other creative sectors are key contributors to the Austrian economy.  Tradition and innovation combine together perfectly to form a segment with huge growth potential. The past and the present of this industry show that the products and services of the Austrian creative industry are internationally competitive.

      Facts and Figures

      Around 36,100 private companies with a workforce of 127,000 make up the Austrian creative industry. Both the number of companies and their earnings continue to rise. Here you can find further facts and figures about the Austrian creative industry.

      Standards

      ‘The aim of standardisation is to free man from routine work which represents an abuse of human thinking power.’ That quotation of Prof. Dr. Eugen Wüster (1898-1977) succinctly expresses that, ideally, standardisation lays the foundation for creativity. When the basic framework is well defined, the mind is free for visionary plans and projects.

      Success stories

      Whether traditional family companies or new start-ups, there are many companies in Austria which have proven themselves on the global markets with their products and services. You can read about their success stories here.

      New business opportunities

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