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Cluster Life Sciences Tirol

Thriving. Fast-growing. Future-oriented. That is the Tyrolean life sciences sector.

Outstanding, internationally acclaimed research is carried out in Tyrol by three academic universities and two universities of applied sciences. The highly innovative Tyrolean life sciences industry is home to a whole range of world market leaders. The strong dynamics within the biotechnological, pharmaceutical, medical engineering and medical informatics industries in Tyrol is the result of targeted investments in applied, collaborative research as well as short paths between fundamental research and the markets.

74* highly innovative companies, institutions and universities employing more than 23,000 people make use of the Cluster Life Sciences Tyrol. These enterprises work in various fields of technology, including:

  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Medical engineering
  • Provision of services
  • Research & education

*incl. member enterprises that make use of more than one Tyrolean cluster network to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration. 

A list of all cluster network members, complete with detailed information and contact details, can be found in the Competence Atlas.


The clusters of Standortagentur Tirol GmbH are co-financed by the Province of Tyrol and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). 

Pharma and Biotech in Tyrol
Owing to the success of pharmaceutical companies in Tyrol, along with university and clinical research and the resultant biotechnology-oriented spin-offs, red (i.e. medical) biotechnology and pharmaceutical research and production have become core areas within the Standortagentur Tirol’s Cluster Life Sciences. The organisation aims to boost research and development in the fields of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, enhance the Tyrolean research sector as a whole and strengthen other sectors complementing the strong medical technology sector. This is achieved through the targeted locating of new companies and business start-ups, optimum support for resident companies (small and medium-sized enterprises in particular), the overall expansion of the critical mass of companies in Tyrol, infrastructure development and intensive networking between research establishments, hospitals and industry.

>>Up-to-date Medical Technology & Health Care Branch Catalogue for the Tyrol and South Tyrol (2018 / Flipbook)

Medical technology initiative
When compared on a national level, Tyrol is a key location in the field of medical engineering. In order to further strengthen this position, the Standortagentur Tirol with its clusters actively supports cross-sector cooperation between cluster members, in particular in the areas of IT, mechatronics and material science (smart living, AAL – ambient assisted living, big data, data security, software as a medical product, industry 4.0 and biomaterials). The aim of this support is to afford the Tyrolean medical engineering sector a greater visible presence both in Austria and abroad, to strengthen regional networking, in particular between companies and research facilities, to extend qualification opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers and to further develop regional competences in the field of biomaterials and thus create a link to the life sciences community.

>>Up-to-date Medical Technology & Health Care Branch Catalogue for the Tyrol and South Tyrol (2018 / Flipbook)

Interconnected systems and smart production
What today affects the manufacturing industry above all will, in future, be an issue that transcends business sector boundaries. Industry 4.0 and its methods will also play a role in the fields of enterprise systems, smart city, smart energy solutions, mobility, tele-medicine, medical technology and digital construction, as well as in the tourism-related fields of snow-making technology and piste management. Therefore, the Standortagentur Tyrol clusters will be offering their members advice in these specific areas with regard to relevant financial subsidies and will examine and, if necessary, even establish, training and further education programmes. The clusters intend to expand and intensify both national and international collaboration and, if possible, collaborate on the creation of a virtual demonstration factory. The goal is to expand the reach of Tyrolean companies in industry, energy, transport and other sectors for devices connected to the Internet.

Medical Technology & Health Care

Branch Catalogue Tyrol - South Tyrol 2022

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Life Sciences Partnering 2023

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Contact
Ing. Mag. (FH) Roland Fuchs

Ing. Mag. (FH) Roland Fuchs
Cluster Life Sciences Tirol
Standortagentur Tirol

roland.fuchs@standort-tirol.at
m +43 676 843 101 253
t +43 512 576262 253

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