12. March 2026
SALZ 2026: Innovation and Technology in Focus – Startups, AI and Future Markets in Salzburg
The SALZ – Festival for Innovation & Technology brought together companies, startups, research institutions and public stakeholders at Messe Salzburg on 11 March 2026. With keynotes, panels, matchmaking and startup pitches, the event provided a platform for emerging technology trends, new collaborations and exchange within the innovation ecosystem.
18. February 2026
SALZ 2026: A Festival for Innovation
How can companies remain competitive, innovative, and resilient in challenging times? SALZ – Festival for Innovation & Technology, together with the startup and investment conference SALT’N’VENTURE, will provide concrete answers on March 11, 2026, at Messezentrum Salzburg, bringing together industry, startups, and investors.
17. February 2026
Life Sciences Center Salzburg Launched
With the Life Sciences Center Salzburg (LSCS), a new inter-university center is being established to strengthen Salzburg as a hub for research and innovation. The federal government and the Province of Salzburg are jointly investing €15 million in its development. It was publicly presented on February 17, 2026, at Unipark Nonntal.
11. November 2025
Eleven Million Euros for Five New Research Centers
Salzburg is investing in research: around eleven million euros from EU and state funds will go toward establishing five new research and transfer centers. They cover key future-oriented topics: artificial intelligence, climate protection, health, tourism, and data security.
4. June 2025
New Database for Commercial Properties and Sites in Salzburg
The new online platform www.standort-salzburg.at makes it easy to find available commercial properties, business premises, and brownfield sites across the entire province – all with just a few clicks.
6. March 2025
salz21: Necessary Steps for the Future
On March 5, 2025, salz21 | Home of Innovation once again provided a platform for future topics, innovations, and interdisciplinary exchange. More than 1,000 visitors took the opportunity to learn about current developments and discuss perspectives for tomorrow. Three topics were particularly dominant: climate protection, artificial intelligence, and a strong Europe.
20. September 2024
15 Million Euros for Salzburg’s Life Sciences Future
The federal government and the Province of Salzburg are jointly investing in research, education and medical innovation. The new Life Sciences Masterplan strengthens cooperation between University of Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University and Salzburg University Hospital, focusing on cancer research, neuroscience and regenerative medicine.
6. September 2024
Franz-Benjamin Mocnik researches the communication of places.
In Salzburg, there is an exciting digitization research project: Franz-Benjamin Mocnik is studying the communication of places for the Faculty of DAS.
30. July 2024
solbytech: Protecting Energy Plants from Attacks
The Salzburg company solbytech not only advises on cybersecurity but also focuses its research on securing energy plants.
10. July 2024
Funding for film, TV, and streaming projects
Austria offers national and regional funding for film projects. Funding is available for international service productions, Austrian cinema films, and emerging productions. This covers cinema, TV, and streaming. The largest component of this is the incentive model FISA+.