English
Deutsch
new data

Multiple challenges for trade and crafts

The 1st half of 2022 is characterised by strong price increases of +7.9%, expectations for the 4th quarter of 2022 are pessimistic. The detailed data and reports from the business cycle survey can be found here.

Interdisciplinary research expands the spectrum of innovative solutions

What are the characteristics, functions and advantages of interdisciplinary collaboration in applied research? What are the challenges and success factors? A study examines these questions using the ACR network as an example.
german report

What is the cost of an hour's work in agriculture?

The study examines the wage and social costs of employment in Austrian agriculture, as well as in other agriculturally important, comparative EU countries, namely Germany, Poland, Hungary, Spain, Italy and Switzerland.

Industry study on insurance agents

The industry analysis sheds light on the structure and economic importance of the industry, addresses the business situation and reflects the key developments and future challenges.

New SME data

SME statistics updated: 99.6 % of all enterprises are SMEs. These 358,000 companies are employers for about two thirds of the workforce. Further current SME data can be found here.

Potentials of trustworthy AI in Austria

Two research papers as part of the call "aws Digitalisation - trustworthy artificial intelligence" analyse the potential of AI in Austria for digitalisation with a focus on the areas of production, mobility and medicine on the one hand, and for climate protection on the other.

Our areas of expertise

Since the foundation of the Austrian Institute for SME Research, studies and analyses have been carried out in several thematic areas, both on national and international level. Many of these research projects focus on the situation and development of SMEs but also consider the differences and specificities of large enterprises.

Asset 10

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

We study different forms of businesses (e.g. one-person businesses, hybrid entrepreneurs, female entrepreneurship, etc.) as well as their life cycles, business models and innovation activities.
Asset 26

Economic Sectors and Industries

The Austrian Institute for SME Research continuously monitors the economic development for numerous economic sectors and industries and has comprehensive databases at its disposal. In addition, in-depth studies are prepared on specific issues and analyses are offered at the level of sectors, regions and company sizes.
Asset 7

Evaluation and Impact Analyses

The Austrian Institute for SME Research conducts evaluations and impact analyses of measures, programmes and institutions in various policy areas at international, national and regional level.
Asset 11

Regional Analyses

We analyse economic structures, trends and location conditions of regions, and cities and countries in Europe. We also derive development perspectives and options for action as well as offer support in the design of policy measures.

Labour Market and Skills

SMEs are of central importance for the labour market. They provide the majority of jobs in Austria and Europe. From the companies' point of view, employees are probably the most important factor for competitiveness.
Asset 2

Balance Sheet Ratios and Benchmarking

The Austrian Institute for SME Research analyses the economic situation and development of all industries and sectors of the Austrian economy on the basis of comprehensive annual financial statement data.

SOME FIGURES ABOUT US

since

1954
in economic research

about

30
employees

over

80
projects per year

about

60
contributions to events p.a.
Member of

  • KMU Forschung Austria
    Austrian Institute for SME Research

    Gußhausstraße 8,
    A-1040 Wien, Austria

    Tel: ++43-1 505 97 61
    Fax: ++43-1 503 46 60 
    office@kmuforschung.ac.at

    • Quick Links

    © 2022 by KMU Forschung Austria
    Newsletter