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.
Industrial manufacturing processes are still linked with high energy and material demands. Although rental and service models for production facilities have been discussed for many years as promising solutions, such alternatives to the acquisition of facilities have not yet been able to establish themselves on a widespread basis.
The Creative Industries Barometer provides information on the economic situation of the industry based on a company survey.
This study looks at the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in applied research. The research network Austrian Cooperative Research (ACR) is used as a case example for investigating aspects such as the forms and patterns, the purposes, the benefits, and the challenges and success factors of cooperation across different research disciplines.
The added value of agricultural goods and food is increasing. At the same time, companies in agriculture are feeling increasing pressure. Especially labour and social costs contribute to this as crucial elements of the cost structure of farms.
The analysis by KMU Forschung Austria includes the industry structure and economic significance of the industry, the business situation and central developments of the past years.
The 13th edition of the “E-Commerce-Report Austria 2022” analyses the shopping behaviour of the Austrian population regarding classic mail-order business as well as internet retail-trade.
The study includes a presentation and description of the value chain of the Lower Austrian construction industry (construction sector as well as real estate and housing), an analysis of its regional and economic importance as well as an estimation of the effects on the Lower Austrian and Austrian economy of an increase in demand for Lower Austrian construction services.
In this study, for the first time in Austria, a detailed analysis of balance sheet data was made for three important elements of the value chain: Food production excluding feed, restaurants and hotels, inns and guesthouses. The period covers the period up to 2019, thus reflecting the situation before the COVID 19 crisis.
The funding programme "EXIST – university based business start-ups" aims to increase the number and success of technology-oriented and knowledge-based start-ups and to improve the start-up climate at German universities and non-university research institutes.
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.
The Tenth Austrian Creative Industries Report sheds light on the resilience of the creative industries in the Corona crisis.
Manufacturing processes and transport of building materials are energy-intensive and cause high CO2 emissions. In addition, many building materials pose a health and disposal problem due to their content of disruptive and harmful substances.
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 study "E-Commerce-Study Austria 2021" documents the development of mail order and Internet retail shopping. It continues the focus on M-Commerce and examines the topic of returns as part of a thematic block.
The aim of the project is to ascertain the status quo of foreign activities, the main determining factors and opportunities, as well as the requirements of Austrian management consultants.
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 foodservice industry is facing special challenges and pressures as a result of the Covid 19 crisis and infection risk reduction measures. To assess future trends and evaluate measures to improve crisis management, it is necessary to have sufficient knowledge of the baseline situation. Therefore, this project is dedicated to an industry representation of the hospitality industry.
Structural change in the stationary retail sector has left clear traces in recent years: The number of retail stores has declined, and concentration trends have increased. The sector mix has changed: Certain sectors are losing significant commercial space (e.g. clothing retail), while other sectors such as food and drugstore retail are increasing their share slightly (in the city center). Particularly retail-related providers (especially restaurants and cafés) are becoming more important in the commercial space mix.
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.
Provision of scientific expertise for a demand survey among the members of mica (music austria).
Support in creating the questionnaire, analysis and presentation of the results.
The 11th edition of the “E-Commerce-Report Austria 2019” analyses the shopping behaviour of the Austrian population regarding classic mail-order business as well as internet retail-trade.
The study examines the way in which businesses in the crafts and trades sector are affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
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.
The Data Sheet on Creative Industries provides the most recent data on the Austrian creative industries each year.
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.
The successor study is based on the results of 2016 and analyses the changes in administrative burdens since that time.
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.
Falling profits and rising equity base in the retail sector in the current 2017/18 financial year
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 shows a dynamic in online shopping, a boom in smartphone shopping and a start in voice shopping.
The aim of the project is to develop an informed knowledge basis with regard to digitisation for all ACR member institutes.
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 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.
Since 2009, the "UBIT" survey describes the situation and development in the field of management consulting, accounting and information technology.
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.
The Industry Monitor provides a quarterly basis for assessing the economic development of almost 60 sectors and enables an assessment of future trends.
The publication “The Austrian Retail Trade – Facts, Figures, Analyses” provides the most recent and comprehensive data on retail trade in Austria.
The study analyses, if the current framework conditions in Austria promote or hinder competitiveness of Austrian enterprises - especially SMEs.
The Austrian Entrepreneurial Index (AEI) combines different aspects of self-employment and measures the satisfaction of entrepreneurs.
In the Vienna Creative Industries Report 2017, the economic development of the creative industries and their significance for the Vienna are presented in a time comparison as well as regarding the differences to other Austrian regions.
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 project develops scenarios and models regarding the perspectives of the Austrian trades and crafts sector and recommendations for stakeholders deriving economic and social policies.
The 7th Austrian report on creative industries presents the economic development of creative industries and the importance of this sector for the Austrian economy.
Apart from the positive development of overnight stays the study focusses on the sustainable competitiveness of hotels and tourism in general.
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 aims at the identification and quantification of administrative burdens.
This study focusses on the analysis of the competitiveness and economic relevance of the European cultural and creative industries (CCI).
In this study PIAAC-data concerning ICT-competences are analysed.
This project includes data analyses on creative industries in Styria.