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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.

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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.

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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.

5. June 2024

The Faculty of Digital and Analytical Sciences after 2 years – a review

Since its establishment two years ago, the Faculty at the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg has seen significant expansion. This was also supported by the State of Salzburg and Innovation Salzburg. On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, a review was presented at a press conference.

8. March 2024

How do we shape our future?

Political and technological challenges, as well as solutions to questions about the world of tomorrow, were discussed at the well-attended Innovation and Technology Forum salz21 on March 6th at the Salzburg Exhibition Center. Let’s take a look back at the panels organized by Innovation Salzburg.

17. January 2024

Research premium – this is how you apply!

SMEs can apply to the tax office for a research premium for expenditure on research and development (R&D). We show you how it works!

23. November 2023

Digital Motion: Enhancing Movement with Technology

Several research institutions in Salzburg, along with additional partners, have succeeded in bringing another COMET project to Salzburg with “Digital Motion.” COMET is the flagship program for promoting cutting-edge research in Austria.

3. November 2023

Development of raw material recycling thanks to funding

The extraction of gravel produces extremely fine material that was previously considered waste. An innovation from Pongau makes it possible to utilise this material for the first time. This means that 100 per cent of the raw material can be used. The mechanical recovery process was developed by Christian Ehrensberger GmbH from Tenneck near Werfen.

13. October 2023

Circular Economy:
Building with and in Existing Structures

“Dismantle. Breakthrough. Departure.” was the motto of this year’s Alpine Construction Symposium at the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences on October 12, 2023. The focus was on topics related to construction in existing structures and the recycling of materials from decommissioned buildings. There are many challenges in this regard, but also solutions.

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