STYRIA
The LIFE SCIENCE HOTSPOT
Styria is one of the leading life sciences locations in Europe – thanks to the excellent networking of science, business and public institutions.
The culture of communication and cooperation is one of the reasons for the high innovative power of the Styrian life sciences industry.
Strong location
Specialized clusters such as Human.technology Styria and highly qualified specialists create ideal conditions for innovation, growth and technology transfer.
- Lively exchange between cutting-edge research, leading industrial companies and technology providers
- Constant new input from highly qualified university graduates and potential founders
- scientific excellence & economic incentives
- Geographical location in the center of Europe and with perfect access to southeastern Europe
- Extremely high quality of life
strong network
Styria is a leading center for medical technology, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. Around 200 innovative companies in research, development, and production cover the entire value chain.
- Around 5,45 billion euros in sales per year
- Around 46.000 employees in the life science sector
- Entire value chain represented in the region
- Manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, competitors
- From global market leaders to startups
Strong infrastructure
The Medical Science City Graz is the heart of the life science location Styria.
In the immediate vicinity of the Medical University of Graz and the University Hospital, a unique ecosystem of research, teaching, clinical practice and business has emerged.
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MEDICAL SCIENCE CITY GRAZ
The Medical Science City Graz (MSC Graz) is a dynamic place for meeting, networking and collaboration.
Teaching and research
Medical University of Graz
The Medical University of Graz is an internationally networked research and educational institution with a focus on medical excellence.
Students benefit from innovative teaching, state-of-the-art infrastructure and practical training.
Research, teaching and patient care go hand in hand here – for health at the highest level.
- Established in 2004
- Roots in a medical tradition spanning over 150 years
- Over 5.000 students in human medicine, dentistry and nursing sciences
- Cutting-edge research in areas such as cancer, neuroscience and molecular medicine
- Europe's most modern teaching and simulation center
- Sustainability and digitalization as key future topics
- Neue Stiftingtalstraße 6, 8010 Graz
- https://www.medunigraz.at/
- +43 316 385 0
Infrastructure
Center for knowledge and technology transfer in medicine (ZWT)
The ZWT Graz offers state-of-the-art office and laboratory space in the heart of the Medical Science City Graz.
Companies and research institutions benefit from an excellent location, direct proximity to the Medical University of Graz and a professional infrastructure.
Ideal for national and international players in the life sciences sector who value quality, efficiency and sustainability.
- Prime location on the campus of the Medical University of Graz
- High-quality laboratory and office space for flexible use
- Optimal connection to research, clinics and business
- Part of a dynamically growing life science location
- Attractive environment for national and international companies
- Professional environment with a focus on medical innovation
Health Care Provider
LKH Univ. Graz Clinic
The LKH-Univ. Klinikum Graz is one of the largest hospitals in Europe and provides the highest level of medical care to hundreds of thousands of patients every year.
With over 40 clinics, institutes and specialized centers, it covers almost the entire spectrum of modern medicine.
As a university location, the hospital stands for excellent patient care, scientific innovation and high-quality education.
- Around 1.500 beds and over 8.000 employees
- Comprehensive range of services from basic care to high-performance medicine
- Specialized centers of excellence in areas such as oncology, transplantation and cardiology
- Close integration of patient care, research and teaching
- Over 90.000 inpatient and 1 million outpatient treatments annually
- State-of-the-art medical equipment and continuous development
- Auenbruggerpl. 1, 8036 Graz
- https://www.uniklinikumgraz.at/
- +43 (0)316 3850
Infrastructure
Biobank
The Graz Biobank is the largest clinical biobank in Europe.
It provides access to high-quality, carefully annotated human samples for national and international research projects. With state-of-the-art infrastructure and the highest quality standards, it supports medical innovation on a global level.
- Over 20 million samples from routine care and studies
- High standardization and international certifications (ISO 20387, etc.)
- Fully integrated member of the Medical University of Graz
- Support for basic, translational and clinical research
- Access to comprehensive clinical data under strict data protection guidelines
- Partner of numerous international research networks and EU projects
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Lorenz Neuhauser
Business Development MedTech & Incoming Missions
