Life Sciences in Vienna

Vienna is an internationally recognised life sciences location and is growing steadily. Around 600 companies, research institutions and other organisations are active in the sector. They employ 41,000 highly qualified staff and also educate 42,000 students. In total, the industry generates more than 13 billion euros annually.

Life science companies receive individual advising and support for all aspects of their projects. Our team is also happy to help in the search for possible collaborations with companies and research institutions.

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. Register for the LISAvienna e-newsletter to stay updated on life sciences news from Vienna.

Vienna Life Science Report 2021/2022

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.