Networked for Success

The cluster human.technology Styria, founded in summer of 2004, combines research and economy in the fields of medicine, biotechnology, process technology and engineering in the southern region of Austria.

No matter, whether a supplier for products respectively components, an idea or technology, a partner for R&D (basic as well as applied research) or even a company location is required, human.technology.styria provides support. The enormous potential of the network results from its unique density of competence.

Political Commitments

human.technology.styria is actively looking for cooperation and synergies. Currently, we cooperate with Austrian institutions and companies as well as institutions in the South- Eastern markets and with selected international partners. To emphasize the importance of this initiative the cluster has been supported by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Labour and the Styrian Business Promotion Agency (SFG) right from the beginning.

Ideal Infrastructure within a short Distance

Based on the potential offered by five universities, numerous private-public research organisations, two polytechnics and approximately 120 companies within a short distance, the cluster reinforces the cooperation between science and economy to create an area of competence in the field of human technology. All members of the cluster are identified by the “member of” – Logo.

Our Goals:

•  Establishment of Styria as an internationally competitive site for human technology
•  Increase the number of companies with international presence
•  Increase the number of start-ups and spin-offs
•  Enhancement of competitiveness of existing companies through enforced innovation