Top quality technology : Technology in Salzburg

By establishing the Salzburg Technology Centre - the largest in Central Europe - the province of Salzburg has succeeded in making a first important step in a dynamic development. High tech companies on the seven Techno-Z premises number 200 with some 1,200 employees. In addition research institutions, University of Applied Arts, University of Salzburg, various other educational facilities and student dorms. Techno-Z Salzburg offers 25,000 square meters space for offices, storage, businesses, parking and housing. These are jobs for highly qualified specialists. Particular emphasis for these new establishments is given to companies from the computer and software branch as well as multi-media enterprises.

An investigation and study of potential found that the timber industry and digital media are two areas especially suitable for development in so-called “clusters� or for introducing them into national clusters. A further aim is to develop the province of Salzburg as one of the leading telecommunication regions in Europe. This is supported by setting up a foundation for the future with sufficient funds in order to finance scientific, research, development and technology projects as well as creating a special “Department for the Future� and a regional policy offensive entitled “Salzburg for the Future�. At present there are seven regional innovation centres concentrated in the Techno-Z Association. Salzburg-Itzling, Pfarrwerfen, Bischofshofen, Saalfelden, Mariapfarr, Uttendorf and Zell am See.