15. April 2026
From AI to energy: Four Salzburg companies recognised
In 2026, the Salzburg Innovation Award was presented for the first time, introducing a new distinction for particularly innovative companies in the region. The four awarded projects highlight the diversity of innovation in Salzburg – ranging from satellite data and artificial intelligence to recycling technologies and digital energy infrastructure.
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.