The Austrian Research Promotion Agency FFG commissioned this short study in order to examine the status quo with regard to the representation of women in the projects it funds on the one hand, and on the other hand to analyze which measures an agency like the FFG can take or which measures already implemented seem most promising.
The trustworthy use of artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to change the economy in key future industries for the benefit of society and to positively influence the positioning of Austria and Europe in international competition.
After Corona-related declines in turnover in 2020, the information and consulting sector developed positively again in 2021. Only in the printing, advertising and book/media industries was it not yet possible to reach the starting level of 2019.
LEADERSHIP4SMEs is an initiative aiming to support disruptive SMEs and start-ups to reinforce and leverage their IPR as an accelerator of growth on the EU single Market and beyond.
The OECD research project analyses the types, methods, reasons/purposes/motivation, participants, decision and planning processes, benefits/effects as well as barriers in terms of training in enterprises.
The study analyzes different types of technology transfer in manufacturing and manufacturing-related SMEs, where they are positioned in corresponding value networks and what role they play in them. This was examined not only on the basis of academic literature, but also using secondary statistics from various sources as well as case studies.
The Austrian Research and Technology Reports describes the state and progress of federally subsidised research, technology and innovation in Austria.
The creative industries were affected to varying degrees by the lockdowns. Despite the Corona pandemic, it can be seen that creatives are important drivers of digital transformation.
The impact monitoring of RTDI funding for Austrian companies and research organisations assesses direct impacts of the funded projects on RTDI inputs, behavioural changes, and outputs as well as their current needs.
The Report 2021 shows the economic development of the member companies of the Information and Consulting sector for the year 2020, an assessment of the order situation with the beginning of 2021 as well as the outlook for the year 2021.
The report "SMEs in Focus" uses current data and facts to highlight the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises for the Austrian economy. A focus chapter is devoted to the effects of the Corona-related crisis on SMEs.
The study explores the competitiveness of the engineering industries in the EU against its major competitors USA, Japan, South Korea and the BRICs countries. It compares regulatory frameworks of EU and major third country competitors in the field of engineering industries.
The brochure covers the main indicators of the Austrian construction industry.
The Austrian Institute for SME Research has been monitoring the Austrian crafts and trades sector on a quarterly basis since 1981.
This report on small and medium sized enterprises provides recent facts and figures on SMEs, most important industries as well as a thematic focus on family businesses.
Business cycle development in retail trade 2019
In the period from 2019 to 2021, annual facts and figures on the situation and development in the food industry will be provided, with the data broken down by occupational groups. Both the latest available current figures and the development over time since 2010 are presented.
Inclusive entrepreneurship policies aim to offer all people an equal opportunity to create a sustainable business, regardless of their background, age or gender. The report examines strategies and measures of different countries in the field of inclusive entrepreneurship. The Austrian Institute for SME Research prepared the Country Report Austria.
The study examines the economic significance of the Viennese night economy and analyses, among other things, the number of companies and employees engaged in the night economy.
The evaluation of the Central Innovation Programme for SMEs (ZIM) with its three programme pillars R&D individual projects, R&D cooperation projects and networks concerns one of the most important instruments of innovation policy in Germany.
This evaluation commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation, and Technology (BMK, formerly BMVIT) examined the Austrian space commitment in the period 2012 to 2018 and derived corresponding recommendations for further development. This includes not only the design of the future space strategy, the relevant commitment at ESA and at the level of the European Union, but also the Austrian Space Applications Programme (ASAP), Austria's national space programme.
The structural analysis of stationary retail trade in Austria carried out annually on behalf of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber - Division Commerce shows a provisional halt to structural change for the analysis year 2018.
The study on behalf of DG GROW assessed the feasibility of including societal criteria (environmental, innovation, employment-related) in upstream space procurement within the European Union Space Programmes, Copernicus, Galileo and EGNOS.
Assessment of the conception, implementation and short- to medium-term effects of the CTI Entrepreneurship Programme.
Collection of figures, data and facts on artificial intelligence in Austria as a basis for decisions on the further development of the corresponding FTI programme portfolio.
The Austrian Institute for SME Research has assisted the government of Upper Austria in redesigning their labour market strategy with a focus on supply of skilled labour.
The latest business cycle analyses shows further growth of companies of the division Information and Consulting. The business cycle report includes results for 2018 as well as an outlook for 2019.
This survey comprises the quarterly presentation of the economic and business cycle situation and the development of ten industries from the Austrian construction-related trade.
Analysis of the effects of digitalisation and industry 4.0 on the economy of Lower Austria.
The study develops a definition of the water sports industry. Furthermore, the supply and demand side are analysed, as well as trends and future developments.
The 8th Report on Austrian Creative Industries includes the economic development of creative industries and the importance of this sector for the Austrian economy. The report also analyses the internationalsation of creative industries and provides export rates as well as motivations and success factors of internationalisation activities.
Results of the business cycle survey in retail trade 2018.
The Austrian Institute for SME Research was part of the consortium (head of: AIT) for the evaluation of the implementation of HORIZON 2020 and ERA in Austria, supplemented by the three European initiatives EUREKA, COSME and EEN.
This study aims to improve the economic and policy knowledge of sport-related industries, especially in the sporting goods sector.
More and more consumers buy via the Internet and the number of online shops from Austrian retailers is constantly increasing.
Evaluation of the implementation of the Action Plan on Public Procurement Promoting Innovation in Austria.
This evaluation focuses on the different facets of impacts of the BRIDGE programme and on the more recent modifications in the programme design during the period 2009 up to 2016.
The annual structural analysis comprised data and facts on the status quo, the development of business data, the sales area and concentration tendencies of retail in Austria.
The study deals with company start-ups or young companies that pursue a business model geared to the international market right from the start.
The study analyses, if the current framework conditions in Austria promote or hinder competitiveness of Austrian enterprises - especially SMEs.
In the framework of this study active and mainly passive support measures for long-term unemployed in selected European countries are analysed.
The Austrian Entrepreneurial Index (AEI) combines different aspects of self-employment and measures the satisfaction of entrepreneurs.
This research project analyses territorial patterns and performance of SMEs in Europe and investigates factors and driving forces for SME development at regional level.
This study aims to develop an up-to-date inventory of the ICT sector in Vienna and to identify opportunities to advance the region to an “innovation leader”.
This study analyses existing barriers for young, innovative companies in Austria and develops recommendations for conducive framework conditions for founders.
The situation at the labour market for specific Groups becomes more problematic. One of the political solutions is early intervention.
The 7th Austrian report on creative industries presents the economic development of creative industries and the importance of this sector for the Austrian economy.
This project analyses and assesses the labour market situation and development (labour demand and supply) at the level of occupations and qualifications in the regions of Upper Austria.
This report on small and medium sized enterprises is presented to the Austrian Parliament every second year.
This analysis of the financing structure and income situation is based on about 8,000 balance sheets an 3,500 income statements of companies from the information and consulting sector.
This study focusses on the analysis of the competitiveness and economic relevance of the European cultural and creative industries (CCI).
This technical assistance project contributes to the development of the SME sector in Kosovo through a set of specific support actions.
In this study PIAAC-data concerning ICT-competences are analysed.
This project includes data analyses on creative industries in Styria.
The objectives of this study were to analyse the employment situation of young people in Switzerland and the framework conditions in the labour market.
The study investigates the use of competence measurement and assessment among European enterprises.
The aims of this study were to collect and analyse the most recent comparable statistical data on women entrepreneurs in Europe in order to quantitatively capture female entrepreneuership.
This study investigated the development prospects of the Salzburg region up to 2025.
The overall objective of this study was to evaluate the results and impacts of the participating SMEs within two initiatives of FP7.