The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology is a leading research technology organisation (RTO) that combines cutting-edge technological research with sustainable economic development. Its aim is to develop concrete answers to the growing challenges of global markets and industrial transformations. The focus is on future-oriented solutions that promote international competitiveness, accelerate industrial innovation and establish sustainable value chains.
Efficient processes and robust structures
The AIT combines compliance, strategic resource management and innovative planning to ensure the efficiency of its internal processes. These structures guarantee a stable framework that optimally supports both economic and ecological objectives. Industrial partners benefit from well-thought-out infrastructures that enable sustainable solutions throughout the entire innovation cycle.
Technology as a driver of sustainable growth
With its research, AIT is making a significant contribution to positioning Europe as a technology leader. Whether low-emission energy systems, digital technologies for optimising industrial processes or the use of hydrogen: AIT's research priorities are closely linked to the global requirements of industry and markets. In doing so, AIT is guided by strategic guidelines such as the European Green Deal and links these to specific industrial applications.
state-of-the-art research environments
Technological advances are made in state-of-the-art laboratories such as the SmartEST laboratory, which drives industrial innovation in the fields of renewable energies, electric mobility and smart grids. By using AI-supported analyses and simulations, practical solutions are developed for energy and mobility systems that meet the requirements of global markets.
Climate change adaptation in agriculture and industry
As part of a comprehensive climate adaptation strategy, the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT) is focusing on biotechnological research to develop resistant plant varieties. In addition, the use of natural microorganisms is intended to reduce the consumption of fertilisers and pesticides. Industry and agriculture benefit from digital solutions that network sensor data and use artificial intelligence to visualise relevant correlations and trends. This supports decision-makers, companies and regions in making informed investments in climate-resilient technologies and processes.
Industry partnerships for robust value chains
AIT not only conducts basic research, but also delivers market-ready technologies that create competitive advantage for businesses. This is how spin-offs like Viridad are created, which support companies in evaluating their sustainability goals, or innovative digital platforms for analysing industrial emissions data.
Strategic research with a global perspective
Industrial transformation requires strong partnerships. AIT works closely with international companies, governments and scientific institutions to develop solutions that are both ecologically and economically sustainable. The focus is always on the connection between productivity, innovation and sustainability.
Here you will find all the information about our commitment to the topic of sustainability:
- Sustainable topics: The AIT's core product – research – is geared towards sustainability:
- AIT & EU missions
- Greening the Seibersdorf site
- Battery research
Here you will find a range of AIT topics that address climate change:
- High-quality sensor networks for measuring environmental and climate factors
- Complete solution for managing and analysing emissions data
- Innovative energy concepts
- PV + hydrogen laboratory
- Microbiomes & plant breeding
- Spin-off: Viridad (EU taxonomy of sustainability)
- Climate protection studies:
CO-2 savings in the building sector - Sustainable digital communication through photonics
- Climate resistance in crops in agriculture
As well as specific AIT solutions that are implemented for our partners and customers in cooperation with industrial companies: