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Life Science Report Austria 2024

Tuesday, 10 June 2025 10:51
 
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Life Science Report Austria 2024

 

 

Dear Reader,

did you know that Austria’s life sciences sector is reaching new record highs?

According to the Life Science Report Austria 2024 the dynamic industry encompasses more than 1,170 companies, employing approximately 73,400 people and generating nearly €40 billion in total revenue. Of these, around 45,500 individuals are directly engaged in life sciences activities, which account for roughly €27 billion in revenue.

Between 2021 and 2023 alone, 146 new companies were established – many of them spin-offs from universities. During this period, existing companies increased their workforce by about 13% and boosted their revenues by 20%. Austria’s specialized biotechnology companies recently invested approximately €480 million in research and development. Over the past decade, domestic R&D spending has grown at a rate 1.5 times higher than the OECD average.
 
The Life Sciences Sector at a Glance
Austria’s life sciences sector encompasses medical technology, biotechnology, and the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Medical Technology:
    Austria is home to 642 medical technology companies employing over 31,100 people. Since 2020, the sector has seen a 13% increase in revenue, reaching a total of €11 billion.
  • Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals:
    This segment is experiencing particularly dynamic growth. Together, 532 companies in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals employ approximately 42,300 people and generated nearly €29 billion in revenue—an increase of more than 25% over the past three years.
  • Pharmaceutical Industry:
    Austria has 41 active pharmaceutical companies employing around 4,000 people – a 14% increase compared to 2020. These companies make a significant contribution to the national economy, with total revenues rising by 8% since 2020 to €2.1 billion in 2023.
Artificial Intelligence: A Key Driver of Innovation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly pivotal role in the life sciences, accelerating research, enhancing diagnostics, and enabling personalized medicine. In Austria, research institutions are leading the way in integrating AI into their core processes: two-thirds are already in the testing or pilot phase, while 30% are actively deploying AI in their operations. The private sector is also advancing rapidly, with around half of all companies piloting key AI applications.

A major milestone in Austria’s AI-driven life sciences journey was reached in September 2024 with the founding of AITHYRA – Institute for Biomedical Artificial Intelligence by the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW), in collaboration with the Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation. As the first institute of its kind in Europe, AITHYRA focuses on developing cutting-edge, AI-supported research approaches to drive innovation in biomedicine.
 
Research and Innovation
The strong economic development of Austria’s life sciences is supported by a tight network of internationally renowned research expertise. A total of 56 institutions are completely dedicated to life science research or have significant activities in this field. Altogether, more than 24,300 life sciences related employees are working at 18 universities, 14 universities of applied sciences and 24 non-university research institutes, building the innovative foundation of the Austrian life science sector as a whole.

Besides high-quality research, the academic institutions also provide the sector with well-qualified people, representing a strong pillar in Austria’s educational system. In 2023, the total number of life science students at universities and universities of applied science amounted to more than 68,300. The total life sciences budget of Austrian research institutions most recently amounted to €1.91 billion.

More information about Austria's vibrant life science sector: www.lifescienceaustria.at

Enjoy your reading!
Your LISA Team
 

 
 
 

 

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