The AI Factory Austria AI:AT is aiding 'Another Earth', another innovative Austrian deep-tech start-up, in accessing European high-performance computing systems (HPC). The company is developing AI-powered synthetic Earth observation models and is now training them on EuroHPC systems. This demonstrates once again that the AI Factory Austria enables companies to already access Europe's most potent computing infrastructures in a structured, efficient, and supported manner.
In the global race for quantum technologies, Austria holds a strong position. This is confirmed by a recent study from the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The analysis of more than 31,700 patent families worldwide showcases the domestic innovation potential in this field of the future, marking Austria as one of 18 OECD countries with a comprehensive national quantum strategy.
The announced course change by the EU Commission regarding the planned abolition of combustion engines from 2035 brings Austria's Minister of Mobility Peter Hanke to the fore. The future of engines clearly lies with e-mobility. According to Hanke, the target year 2035 is correct, and any necessary adjustments must be based on clear goals and guidelines in line with the EU's climate policy commitments. It's important not to further unsettle people and the automobile industry. Concrete conditions are needed on the way to the mobility transition.
It was only in October 2025 that the Ministry of Mobility announced the extension of grants for single-track e-vehicles. Initially, 1.5 million euros were made available via the Climate and Energy Fund. Just a few weeks later, the fund is exhausted: 690 two-wheelers have been applied for, with an additional 620 registrations pending. To enable as many private individuals as possible to switch to emissions-free mobility, funds will now be increased by half a million euros. E-mopeds of classes L1 and L3 are supported.
The head of the Air Group in the Austrian Civil Aviation Authority at the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI), Karin Puleo-Leodolter, has been elected President of the Provisional Council of the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL). A historic step: For the first time since Austria joined EUROCONTROL in 1993, Austria takes the leadership of this central governing body – and for the first time in its history, the Provisional Council is led by a woman.
It starts in Linz – also for Europe's chip future. With the new Design Enablement Team (DET) CHIPSIDEA, Silicon Austria Labs is opening up access to state-of-the-art semiconductor development for SMEs, start-ups and research institutions. In the entire EU there are only nine of these DETs – and Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) assumes a key role in the framework of the EU Chips Act by leading one of these DETs.
In mid-October, the federal government announced a StVO collective amendment proposal. On Friday, the review period ended. A total of 94 statements were received. The coalition will use this time to carefully review all suggestions. The aim remains to amend the road traffic regulations in Austria to promote traffic safety and quality of life.
The A 10 Tauern motorway is one of the busiest travel routes in Austria. It is well known that existing capacity is insufficient during the travel weekends from May to September. This results in traffic jams with hours of delays and inconvenience for local residents due to the supposedly time-saving diversion of many drivers onto regional and municipal roads – usually on the recommendation of their satnavs.
On Wednesday, 19 November 2025, Innsbruck will become a meeting point for representatives from 47 Austrian pioneering cities. At the annual conference of the 'Climate Neutral City' mission, one question takes centre stage: How can we jointly shape our cities to be climate-neutral?
On Monday, 17 November, Mobility Minister Peter Hanke together with the chairman of the WKO sporting goods trade Michael Nendwich and woom CEO Bernd Hake honoured the national winners of "Österreich radelt" 2025 in the banquet hall of the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure. "Cycling – even with e-bikes – reduces the risk of heart attacks by up to 40 percent," outlined Federal Minister Hanke the immense health potential* of campaigns like "Österreich radelt".
Serial renovation is considered a forward-looking renovation method due to its significantly accelerated implementation time and sustainable energy cost savings, and is therefore attracting a great deal of attention from experts and the housing industry.
Economic researchers see locational advantages thanks to future-proof infrastructure. Gap-closing projects S1 and A5 to be included in ASFINAG construction program, S10 and S36 to be continued.
On 17 November 2025, Linz is all about chips: At the “EU Chips Access & Innovation Workshop,” all relevant players from the fields of chips, quantum, and photonics will gather at the LIT Open Innovation Center. The main aim is to strengthen cooperation along the entire value chain.
Following the recent approval of Chinese CRRC trains for Austria, Minister for Mobility Peter Hanke warns of the loss of domestic value creation and dependency on third countries. The Chinese double-decker trains, which are to be used on the Westbahn route Vienna – Salzburg, pose a serious threat to the domestic railway industry.
Bridges and tunnels, dams and tracks – they form the backbone of mobility in Austria. Much of this infrastructure was built during the construction boom of the 1960s and 1970s and is now approaching the end of its calculated lifespan or is on the brink of a comprehensive maintenance cycle.
As part of "eMove Austria", the Ministry of Mobility (BMIMI) has recently launched the funding call for the expansion of E-charging infrastructure in both private and commercial sectors, as well as for the transition to single-track electric vehicles. Nearly 30 million euros are available for this purpose this year.
During a press conference, Mobility Minister Peter Hanke today presented the review draft of the planned omnibus amendment to the Highway Code (StVO), along with the transport spokespeople Joachim Schnabel (ÖVP), Wolfgang Moitzi (SPÖ), and Dominik Oberhofer (NEOS), as well as changes to the Motor Vehicles Act (KFG) and Driving Licence Act (FSG).
The federal government has decided in today's Council of Ministers on the already announced truck toll package and the switch to the digital vignette from 2027 onwards.
Minister Peter Hanke and Patent Office President Stefan Harasek presented awards for the best patent, the most creative brand, and the promotion of women in innovation.
Federal Minister Peter Hanke and the province of Styria agree on next steps to expand the capacity of the A9 Pyhrn motorway.
Filling the gap in the regional ring relieves the population — Smart traffic control shifts HGV transit traffic from the Südosttangente out of the city — Impulse for the Vienna-Lower Austria region to secure prosperity
Eleven klimaaktiv mobil partnerships honoured at the 1st Austrian Pedestrian Summit in Graz – Pedestrian traffic as a key for healthy, safe and liveable communities
EU Transport and Tourism Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas and Mobility Minister Peter Hanke made a strong statement for climate-friendly mobility. As part of the European Mobility Week (EMW), they made it clear that sustainable mobility is a central task for the entire European Union and Austria - affordable, inclusive, and accessible to everyone.
Today's ÖBB announcement to raise ticket prices by more than four percent has been firmly rejected by Minister of Mobility Peter Hanke. The aim of the federal government is to curb inflation.
Children from Southern Burgenland secured the summer victory in the Austria-wide Climate Miles campaign by making their way to school in a climate-friendly manner.