ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA

ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA is the trade promotion organisation of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber.

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#AThealth: first-class products from Austria for the international medical and healthcare sector

Austria’s companies and research institutions lead the world in the biotechnology, life sciences and medical technology sectors.

Industry

Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals

Austria is investing heavily in biotechnology, one of the top growth sectors in the world. Austria has particular strengths in developing vaccines and drugs for diseases such as cancer and diabetes. New areas of specialism include personalized medicine, wearables, telemedicine and mHealth. Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals from Austria – Surprisingly Ingenious

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Medical Technologies & Laboratory Equipment

Austria has built a worldwide reputation in a range of medical technology specialisms: from dressing materials to wheelchairs, CT scanners to syringes and dental instruments. Digitisation is proving a stimulus for technology innovations in the field of networked and mobile healthcare. Medical Technologies and Laboratory Equipment from Austria – Surprisingly Ingenious

Events

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08. July 2025 - 10. July 2025

IFAT Africa 2025

IFAT Africa is the leading trade fair for water, waste management and recycling in Southern Africa.

Water supply is a top priority in the region, and waste management and recycling are also becoming increasingly important topics.

Johannesburg,
South Africa

26. August 2025 - 28. August 2025

SARA Conference and Exhibition 2025

The Southern African Railway Associations (SARA) event is Africa’s only railway event hosted by Railway Operators and Transport Ministers from the region. This event provides the ideal platform for key decision makers to engage directly with Sponsors, Exhibitors and Delegates attending the SARA event.

Johannesburg,
South Africa

02. September 2025 - 04. September 2025

World Health Expo Cape Town 2025

World Health Expo (WHX) Cape Town, formerly Africa Health is your gateway to Africa's healthcare market. Uniting thousands of global medical leaders, innovators, and pioneers under one roof to trade, learn, and network.

South Africa

08. July 2025 - 10. July 2025

IFAT Africa 2025

IFAT Africa is the leading trade fair for water, waste management and recycling in Southern Africa.

Water supply is a top priority in the region, and waste management and recycling are also becoming increasingly important topics.

Johannesburg,
South Africa

26. August 2025 - 28. August 2025

SARA Conference and Exhibition 2025

Johannesburg,
South Africa

02. September 2025 - 04. September 2025

World Health Expo Cape Town 2025

South Africa

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We can get you in touch with Austrian business partners and inform you about the business location Austria.

Advantage Austria Johannesburg

+27 11 442 7100
johannesburg@advantageaustria.org

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14. May 2025

BOLD is working on daring new ideas for the future

This international network unites people of expertise and vision from the worlds of commerce, research, politics and the creative sector in working together to develop innovative ideas for all our tomorrows.

07. May 2025

voestalpine is building electric blast furnaces

A steel group is undertaking one of Austria’ largest climate projects with the aim of delivering climate-neutral steel production by 2050.

30. April 2025

#tasteofaustria: Marketplace Austria for Food & Beverages: Vienna, 1 October 2025

Austria’s food and beverage sector will be showing its wares to an international audience, providing an excellent opportunity to find out more about delicious foods from Austria.

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