Life Sciences in Vienna

Vienna looks back on an excellent scientific tradition in the field of medical research:  The Medical University has been located in Vienna for over 640 years and is currently the largest specialised medical university in Central Europe.

With LISAvienna, the Vienna Business Agency and the Austrian Wirtschaftservice GmbH (AWS) offer an own platform to companies in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology, which advises companies on grounding, offers networking opportunities and acts as central knowledge support for the life science sector.

Around 554 companies are active in the life sciences industry in Vienna. These employ 37,500 highly qualified employees and reported 12.2 billion euros sales. More than 70 research institutes and other organisations employ a further 14,700 people and also educate 34,700 students. Register for the LISAvienna e-newsletter to stay updated on life sciences news from Vienna.

• Vienna Life Sciences Report 2018/2019 (PDF)

Startup Labs for Research

One of the top players in Life Sciences is the Vienna Biocenter. Over the past 10 years, 40 research programs worth 70 million Euros have been nurtured. The Biocenter has the greatest ERC support for Austria.

In 2020, the Vienna Business Agency opens the first start-up labs for the life science sector in the Vienna Bio Center. 60 flexible workplaces and 30 offices have been created for young scientists and researchers on 1,100 square meters. The goal is to facilitate start in economic life through a mutually used infrastructure.

The “Fit for the Future” project is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund and contributes to the development of applied research and innovation activities in Vienna, promoting cooperation and inspiring young people in Vienna to explore research and innovation. Further information can be found under the IGJ/ERDF funding programme.