R&D Regional Development

WISTO strengthens the research, technology, and innovation capacity of Vorarlberg as a business location through its R&D Regional Development service. The aim is to create optimal framework conditions for knowledge-based value creation and to strategically advance future-oriented topics.

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Service Overview

  • Analysis of relevant location factors (e.g. research, technology and innovation infrastructure, skilled workforce, networks) and identification of concrete development needs

  • Initiation and support of projects to enhance the quality of the business location – ranging from new research structures to innovation networks

  • Development and further strengthening of research, technology and innovation ecosystems by connecting business, science, policy, and intermediaries

  • Integration of activities into regional initiatives such as CHANCENLAND VORARLBERG, Circular Economy Vorarlberg, or digital innovation platforms like the DIH WEST

  • Support for funding and cooperation between industry, academia, and the public sector, for example in RTI-relevant capacity building through inter-company competence centres (e.g. COMET)

  • Communication and events to position Vorarlberg as a future-oriented region for innovation and competitiveness

Target Group

The service is aimed at companies, research institutions, stakeholders within various platforms and networks, as well as public authorities that seek to strategically develop Vorarlberg as a location for research, technology, and innovation. Together, projects are created that position Vorarlberg as a future-oriented hub for science and business.

Current offerings

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Events

The service is free of charge for companies, start-ups, and research institutions based in Vorarlberg.

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