Regions, business locations and countries have very different economic structures, development dynamics and specific framework conditions. The global division of labour and technological change can further intensify regional divergences. The Austrian Institute for SME Research investigates economic structures, trends and location conditions of regions, cities or even countries in Europe, derives development perspectives and options for action and offers support in the design of policy measures.
This research project analyses territorial patterns and performance of SMEs in Europe and investigates factors and driving forces for SME development at regional level. To this end the research utilizes comprehensive statistical data as well as in-depth case studies of diverse territories in the EU. The study then looks at what can be learned in terms of effective territorial strategies fostering SMEs in different types of regions.
The Austrian Institute for SME Research has provided assistance to the government of Upper Austria in redesigning their labour market strategy with a focus on supply of skilled labour. This includes an analysis of the regional labour market (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats); the development of possible future scenarios, a system of strategic objectives and an impact model of the strategy; the definition of corresponding indicators; and the development and testing of a monitoring system.
Business Upper Austria
2019/02
Thomas Oberholzner
German Publication
This technical assistance project contributes to the development of the SME sector in Kosovo through a set of specific support actions:
a) strengthening and capacity building of the local SME Support Agency for a more effective SME policy;
b) promoting and professionalising SMEs through a voucher scheme for management consulting Services; and
c) developing a credit guarantee scheme for SMEs to facilitate access to finance.
Austrian Development Agency (ADA)
2016/03
Thomas Oberholzner
publication
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”. Methodologically, the study is based on analyses of secondary statistics, a company survey, expert interviews and interactive methodologies.
As a result, the study produces an assessment of employment, growth and development potentials as well as of the respective economic strengths and competences of the Vienna region’s ICT sector. These are transformed into recommendations for the regional economic policy.
Municipal Department 23 – Economic Affairs, Labour and Statistics (MA 23)
2017/12
Peter Kaufmann
german publicationThe project aims to shed light on the Austrian apprenticeship market against the background of the Corona-Crises.
This accompanying evaluation of the implementation of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2014-20 in Austria applies a broad evaluation design.
This project develops a set of measures that improve the access to regional as well as national markets for SMEs in Kosovo. Furthermore, measures will be developed that aim at improving the access and the quality of support and consulting services.
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.
This evaluation aims to analyse the portfolio of Upper Austria’s funding and support measures provided to companies.
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 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 technical assistance project contributes to the development of the SME sector in Kosovo through a set of specific support actions.
This study investigated the development prospects of the Salzburg region up to 2025.