The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology is Austria's largest research and technology organisation with more than 1,600 employees working on the key infrastructure issues of the future.
AIT focuses on the two interlinked research priorities of "sustainable and resilient infrastructures", particularly in the areas of energy, transport and health, and the "digital transformation of industry and society", working closely with industry and clients from public institutions. Research & development is the central driver of innovation for industry, the economy and society, secures jobs and prosperity and thus strengthens Austria as a business location.
Strengthening industrial performance and innovation capacity is a key objective of the Industry Strategy 2035. Artificial intelligence, control engineering and data-driven models are crucial levers for productivity, energy efficiency and quality assurance.
AIT combines AI with a deep understanding of processes to make industrial systems more robust, precise and efficient. The focus is on explainable, reproducible solutions that can be integrated into existing production environments. In this way, AIT supports industrial companies in scaling up innovations and securing their international competitiveness.
The transformation of industrial and energy systems towards lower emissions, higher efficiency and security of supply is a key priority of Austrian industrial policy.
AIT facilitates the decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries through integrated technological solutions and strategic transformation pathways. This reduces emissions, lowers investment risks and strengthens the competitiveness of the industrial location.
Clear guidelines for the future development of AIT have been formulated.
VISION: We make innovation a driving force in Europe.
PURPOSE: We turn research into innovation by bridging science and the economy to shape tomorrow's world.
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Mobility and industrial machinery systems are central to industrial value creation. Their future viability depends on automation, safety and robustness – even under extreme conditions.
AIT develops and validates technologies that enable the safe deployment of intelligent vehicles and machines. System integration and test environments accelerate the transition from research to industrial application.
The Industrial Strategy Austria 2035 emphasises the importance of the circular economy, the bioeconomy and resource efficiency as complementary approaches to technological innovation. Bio-based and circular systems help to reduce dependencies, close material cycles and increase the resilience of industrial value creation.
AIT develops bio-based and ecological solutions that operate at the interfaces between agriculture, industry and the environment. By integrating biological processes into existing value creation and supply systems, AIT supports the development of robust, resource-efficient and long-term sustainable infrastructures. However, the development of a sustainable and efficient circular economy is also a key focus of AIT’s work in many other research areas.
Economic resilience requires that critical infrastructure can be monitored, protected and secured at an early stage in the event of a crisis. Sensor technology, monitoring and secure communication systems form the backbone of this.
AIT develops integrated systems for situational awareness, early warning and secure communication – including quantum and photon technologies as the basis for future critical infrastructure. This sustainably strengthens the capacity of industry and the public sector to take action.
AIT focuses on the two interlinked research priorities of "sustainable and resilient infrastructures", particularly in the areas of energy, transport and health, and the "digital transformation of industry and society", working closely with industry and clients from public institutions. Research & development is the central driver of innovation for industry, the economy and society, secures jobs and prosperity and thus strengthens Austria as a business location.
The AIT has set itself the goal of becoming one of Europe's leading institutions in the application of modern AI methods. This applies to all areas, from the way research is conducted, how innovation projects are set up and implemented together with partners from industry, business and the public sector, to administration and technical support.
AI will bring about numerous disruptive changes in the research and innovation sector, which is why it is essential for AIT to transform itself into a company with full and consistent AI support in all areas in order to position itself at the forefront of applied research in Europe.
Digital health systems are most effective when they are integrated into existing care structures and deployed along clear care pathways.
AIT develops digital solutions that range from the collection and analysis of individual health data to providing systemic decision support. By linking sensor technology, data analysis and care processes, AIT helps to prevent, treat and provide aftercare for health conditions, while also contributing to the development of more resilient and scalable healthcare systems.
Digital transformation is fundamentally changing how industrial value is created, how public services are delivered and how social systems function. However, sustainable economic success can only be achieved where digital systems are secure, trustworthy and scalable.
The AIT views digital technologies not as isolated applications, but as systemic enablers of competitiveness, resilience and technological sovereignty – key objectives of the Austrian Industrial Strategy 2035. Across industry, public administration, healthcare and society, the AIT develops digital systems that facilitate the transition from pilot projects to widespread implementation. The focus is on measurable outcomes: increased productivity, risk reduction, efficiency gains and the strengthening of industrial and governmental capacity to act.
To address current and future challenges, AIT develops solutions that are ecologically sustainable, economically effective, and socially relevant – from sustainable energy systems and resource-efficient industrial processes to AI-supported digitalization and automation solutions. These innovations strengthen competitiveness, promote productivity, address the skills shortage, increase the resilience of critical infrastructures, and ensure the quality of our healthcare system.
At the same time, we rely on a human-centered approach that fosters trust in digital technologies and ensures their benefits for both society and the economy. Our goal is clear: impact through science, technology, and innovation – with solutions that have a lasting impact and are systemically relevant.
Digital sovereignty and cyber resilience are key industrial policy priorities for Austria and Europe. Digital transformation can only succeed if risks are manageable and trust is systematically built up.
AIT develops security, identity and governance solutions that make digital systems controllable, resilient and compliant with regulations. This is not about isolated security solutions, but rather systemic approaches that secure critical infrastructure, industrial applications and public systems in the long term.
The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology is Austria's largest research and technology organisation with more than 1,600 employees working on the key infrastructure issues of the future.
AIT focuses on the two interlinked research priorities of "sustainable and resilient infrastructures", particularly in the areas of energy, transport and health, and the "digital transformation of industry and society", working closely with industry and clients from public institutions. Research & development is the central driver of innovation for industry, the economy and society, secures jobs and prosperity and thus strengthens Austria as a business location.
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We are Austria’s largest research and technology organization (RTO) and are among the world’s leading players in many infrastructure fields. This makes us a high-performing development partner for industry and a top employer in the international scientific community.
