We support Salzburg companies in all industries to lead innovations in the company from the idea to success in the market. If you can answer the following questions predominantly with yes, you are in the right place with your project:
- Will the project achieve new opportunities in the company?
- Does the project present an economic and/or technical challenge for the company?
- Will the project create added value in the state of Salzburg?
- Is an economic added value expected through the project? (e.g. job security or creation, increase in efficiency, etc.)
- Is knowledge from experts outside the company needed for the project? (e.g. from research, technical expertise, expertise in intellectual property, market research, etc.)
Services for companies
Finance & funding
From regional to national and international level, there are a variety of innovation and investment grants available for companies. We help you to find the right ones!
Services for companies
Legal & protection
Patent, trademark, copyright & co.: Our experts have the know-how to protect your know-how.
Services for companies
Setting up & settling in
If you want to establish your business in Salzburg, we are your partner!
Services for companies
Collaborations & networking
Networking and cooperation often make the difference on the way to a successful future. With Innovation Salzburg, you will find your cooperation partners more easily.
Services for companies
Human Ressources & potential new employees
We help you to convince new potential employees of the location.
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.
16. February 2026
Kick-off for the Salzburg Innovation Award
The WIKARUS – Salzburg Business Award will be presented every two years in the future. In the intervening years, the Salzburg Innovation Award will be announced, launching for the first time in 2026.
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.
24. October 2025
Christian Doppler Laboratory unites Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing in Salzburg
Salzburg is strengthening its cutting-edge research: In the new Christian Doppler Laboratory for the Authentication of Persons and Object Surfaces, innovative solutions for enhanced security are being developed by combining artificial intelligence and image processing. These solutions are created in close collaboration between science and industry.