Austrian Institute of Technology

The Austrian Institute of Technology is a research facility with sites across Austria that focuses on applied technology for real-world challenges. The institute brings together specialists working in laboratories and facilities on solutions related to energy, health, digital security, transportation, and industrial systems.

Founded in 1956 as Austrian Research Centers, it took its current name in 2009 to reflect its growing focus on applied technology. This shift marked a move toward research that directly supports industry and economy.

The institute serves as a meeting point where researchers, companies, and universities work side by side on solutions that matter to everyday life. You can sense how scientific discovery here connects directly to practical problems that people face in energy, health, and transportation.

The institute operates at different locations across Austria, each with its own research focus. Some facilities may require prior arrangements to visit, so it is worth contacting them beforehand if you want to see their work.

The institute is uniquely funded by both the government and private companies, making it a rare model for public research. This mix of public and private support means research findings move quickly from the lab into real products and services.

Inception: 1956

Website: http://ait.ac.at

GPS coordinates: 47.97611,16.50861

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:02