Future of Research in Austria: Leader in the European Union

PeopleOther ♦ Published: April 24, 2024; 14:06 ♦ (Vindobona)

In an unprecedented phase of development, Austria's research landscape has set out to achieve the highest research quota within the European Union. The year 2024 marks a turning point in which the country achieves a research quota of 3.34% of gross domestic product (GDP) - a record figure that puts Austria on the ambitious path to the top in Europe.

Austria wants more cutting-edge research and innovation in the heart of Europe. / Picture: © Wikimedia Commons / National Eye Institute, CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)

With a research budget of 16.6 billion euros, the government is sending out a clear signal of its focus on innovation and the future, a commitment that is particularly important in the current geopolitical situation. "Innovation is the key to a strong business location in Austria," affirmed Minister of Labor and Economic Affairs Martin Kocher. By consistently increasing R&D…