In the Industry Strategy 2035, the Austrian Federal Government for the first time defined nine key technologies and areas of strength where Austria is already at the forefront globally or has the potential to ascend. The area of Quantum and Photonics is an outstanding example here.
Interregional bus service strengthens tourism region and simplifies commuting. Austria's first interregional bus service between Jenbach in Tyrol and Tegernsee in Bavaria will establish a direct cross-border public transport connection between two major railway hubs in the regions.
In the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI), equality is not just a commitment but a lived reality: All four sectors are led by women and 42 percent of management positions are occupied by women.
With support from the EU funding programs Horizon Europe, INTERREG Slovakia-Austria, and the European Open Rivers Program, viadonau is revitalizing Paradise Island on the Danube east of Vienna.
The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) are taking an important step against mobility poverty. From 15 April 2026, over 100,000 seniors who have reached the age of 65 and are entitled to a compensatory or supplementary allowance will have access to two free vouchers for the ÖBB offer.
The figures from the Austrian Patent Office for 2025 show a positive trend. There has been a particularly sharp increase in the trademark sector. However, the number of inventions is also higher than in 2024.
In autumn 2025, reports emerged concerning an allegedly intentionally induced disruption of the satellite-based navigation system during a flight involving EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, capturing the public's attention. This incident highlighted two imminent threats to modern aviation: spoofing and jamming.
Austria is breaking new ground in space. BEACONSAT is the largest satellite ever developed in Austria and also the country's first military satellite. The project is being led by the Lower Austrian start-up GATE Space, based in Schwechat. The launch is planned for February 2027 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Collection of amendments to the StVO legally on track. IVS Act for better traffic control submitted for resolution. Federal Minister Hanke: “Milestone for traffic in Austria”.
Last year, the AI Factory Austria AI:AT launched with a clear goal: to provide structured access for Austrian companies to European high-performance computing, to strengthen digital sovereignty, and to bring artificial intelligence from strategy to application.
Transport Minister Peter Hanke and his counterpart Jozef Ráž sign a memorandum of understanding for improved connections between Vienna and Bratislava and the expansion of international rail corridors.
Despite positive developments, women continue to be underrepresented in many areas of science and applied research, particularly in technical disciplines and in leadership positions.
The Transport Ministers of Germany and Austria, Patrick Schnieder and Peter Hanke, discussed current transport policy issues and upcoming infrastructure projects in Vienna today. Alongside the political representatives, the heads of the German and Austrian railway and road operators participated – a novelty in recent history.
For weeks, there has been speculation about a possible sale of key business areas of the company ams Osram, headquartered in Premstätten, Styria, to Infineon Germany; this was confirmed this evening. In a phone call, Innovation and Location Minister Peter Hanke was informed of the decision by ams Osram CEO Aldo Kamper.
With the presentation of the new online platform emove-austria.gv.at, the Mobility Ministry (BMIMI) is setting another milestone for the mobility transition in Austria. The website, developed as part of the eMOVE Austria initiative, offers for the first time a central, transparent, and continuously updated overview of figures, data, facts, and subsidies related to e-mobility.
Logistics encompasses all upstream and downstream processes along the value chain, thus forming the backbone of a functioning economy. The business location Austria in the heart of Europe is to be specifically strengthened with a new logistics site strategy (LSS).
CHAMP-ION will begin its implementation phase in 2026 under the leadership of Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) as Europe's first pilot initiative for the industrial production of ion trap chips.
The decision to focus on selected key technologies and areas of strength also sends a clear signal to researchers and companies, providing planning and investment security. By focusing on key technologies and areas of strength, support is being provided in a targeted manner to those areas in which Austria is already a world leader or has the potential to become one.
In September 2025, ÖBB celebrated a new record: 760 new apprentices, 25 percent of whom were female, began their apprenticeships with the federal railways. That was 100 more than originally planned and than had been usual in previous years. Roman Hebenstreit, Chairman of the Group Works Council, presented the figures.
The United Nations (UN) officially launched the Decade for Sustainable Transport (2026–2035) in New York. The aim of the UN initiative within the framework of the 2030 Agenda is to promote sustainable, affordable and climate-friendly mobility worldwide.
Federal Minister Peter Hanke responds to the current balance of road fatalities in 2025. With a comprehensive collection amendment, technological innovations and a clear "Vision Zero" for children, the BMIMI is focusing on targeted measures to make the mobility of the future safe and reliable.
The year 2025 marks a historic milestone for Austrian aviation. Having surpassed the 32-million passenger mark, Vienna Airport records the most successful year in its history. Concurrently, the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI) has greatly expanded international air transport relations, strengthening Austria's role as a competitive hub in the heart of Europe.