Welcome to the 2024 edition of the AI Landscape Vienna
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Summary & Key Findings
🚀 AI Ecosystem: Vienna boasts a thriving AI ecosystem with 200+ startups, 15+ universities & research institutions, and 60+ ecosystem players. 🇦🇹
💰 Funding: Austria ranks top 3 in Europe for non-dilutive funding, with a range of national grants an local grants (Vienna business agency) available for AI startups
🏢 City as the first customer: Vienna actively supports AI adoption in the public sector, with numerous projects and initiatives focused on utilizing AI for public services
🌍 International players: 25% of Vienna's AI founders are international, and the city attracts a growing number of global companies establishing their (European) headquarters here.
🧠 Talent: Viena sees a positive skill migration in the AI sector, with more talent moving to the country than leaving, and a significant increase in dedicated AI university training.
🔬 New research institute: AITHYRA Institute, backed by €150M from Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation, aims to revolutionize biomedicine through AI-based research. Located in Vienna, it will foster collaboration between AI and life sciences to address incurable diseases.
Update 01 2025: New AI Report from the Vienna Business Agency
AI is driving innovation and transforming industries. In Vienna, groundbreaking projects are emerging, startups are setting new standards, and companies are actively shaping their future with AI.
🔍 The AI Report highlights:
💡 Flagship projects and innovations pushing Vienna forward
💡 Key trends and developments in the AI landscape
💡 Concrete applications across industries
The Vienna Business Agency supports companies with expert advice, digital technology initiatives, and networking opportunities to maximize their AI potential.
Distribution
A tightly knit network, 90% of all startups are within 20 minutes of a public transport ride.
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