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Regional Analyses

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.

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Selected Projects

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in European Regions and Cities

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.

On behalf of

ESPON EGTC

Completed

2018/01

Contact

Thomas Oberholzner

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Scientific assistance for the redesign of the labour market strategy of Upper Austria

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.

On behalf of

Business Upper Austria

Completed

2019/02

Contact

Thomas Oberholzner

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Kosovo SME Promotion Programme

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.

On behalf of

Austrian Development Agency (ADA)

Completed

2016/03

Contact

Christina Enichlmair

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ICT location Vienna

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.

On behalf of

Municipal Department 23 - Economic Affairs, Labour and Statistics (MA 23)

Completed

2017/12

Contact

Peter Kaufmann

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Your Contact Persons

Christina Enichlmair

Senior Researcher
c.enichlmair@kmuforschung.ac.at
+43 1 505 97 61 - 35

Thomas Oberholzner

Director
t.oberholzner@kmuforschung.ac.at
Office: +43 1 5059761-15
Mobile: +43 664 8228562
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The bureaucratic burden on the business economy in Lower Austria

The objectives of the study are to identify the bureaucratic burden on businesses in the commercial economy in Lower Austria, to measure the time spent and costs incurred in fulfilling these obligations, and to calculate a bureaucratic burden index. The focus is…
Expected Completion
2024/01
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SMEs and the Single Market – Austrian Country Report

This study looks at the experiences of Austrian small and medium-sized enterprises with doing business on the European Single Market. The study focuses on remaining barriers in accessing the markets of other Member States and on possible (regulatory) initiatives to further improve…
Completed
2023/11
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Labour force and skilled labour situation in Vienna

The study contains an analysis of the situation and development on the Viennese labour market in general and the skilled labour situation of 10 economic sectors (sector portraits) in particular. Based on this, a comprehensive assessment of the skilled labour situation in…
Completed
2023/09
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The Austrian apprenticeship market – an in-depth analysis of the status quo

The project aims to shed light on the Austrian apprenticeship market. The core of the study is a qualitative assessment of the situation on the Austrian apprenticeship market in general and with regard to selected industry groups and regions in particular. In…
Completed
2021/08
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Accompanying Evaluation IWB/EFRE AT 2014-20

This accompanying evaluation of the implementation of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2014-20 in Austria involves a consortium of six partners, and applies a broad evaluation design. From the variety of methodologies applied in this evaluation, the Austrian Institute for SME…
Completed
2019/12
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Scientific assistance for the redesign of the labour market strategy of Upper Austria

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…
Completed
2019/02
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Portfolioanalyse der unternehmensbezogenen Wirtschafts- und Forschungsförderung des Landes Oberösterreich (Evaluation of Upper Austria’s Portfolio of Funding and Support to Companies)

This evaluation aims to analyse the portfolio of Upper Austria’s funding and support measures provided to companies. At the centre of this exercise is the analysis of the interplay of different measures with regard to their conceptual and design-based orientation towards additionality…
Completed
2018/03
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Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in European Regions and Cities

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…
Completed
2018/01
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ICT location Vienna

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…
Completed
2017/12
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Screening of regional skills demand and supply in Upper Austria

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 is done based on an in-depth analysis of regionalised labour market and educational…
Completed
2017/01
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Kosovo SME Promotion Programme

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…
Completed
2016/03
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Market Access and Business Development Services for Kosovo Companies

The private corporate sector as well as the institutional framework conditions for entrepreneurial activities are still underdeveloped in Kosovo. The project “Market Access and Business Development Services for Kosovo Companies” financed by the Austrian Development Agency aims at improving these conditions. A…
Expected Completion
2022
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Salzburg 2025 – Szenarien regionaler Wirtschaftsentwicklung und gesellschaftlicher Rahmenbedingungen (Salzburg 2025 – Scenarios of Regional Economic Development and Social Conditions)

This study investigated the development prospects of the Salzburg region up to 2025. Based on comprehensive analyses, key factors influencing the regional economy and relevant trends were identified. This is used to frame different development scenarios for Salzburg. Eventually the main fields…
Abschluss
2014/08
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