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Virtual Research Talk Discover Austria: Where Research meets Opportunities

15 September 2025 - 16 September 2025

Austria

Online

Program

On both days of the event, you can expect compact lectures and presentations on Austria as a research location and on current research focuses in the fields of AI and Life Sciences. In addition, other relevant topics such as funding opportunities, tax benefits for researchers, immigration law and much more will be covered.

This program provides a quick overview. To book individual sessions click on the Agenda in the top right corner.

Hosted by the Austrian Business Agency, both days of the event promise engaging insights - expertly guided by Katja Otter as your moderator!

Day 1 - Monday, September 15, 2025

Life Sciences

Session 1

Session 2

  • 5.15 p.m. CEST - AITHYRA - Research Institute for Biomedical Artificial Intelligence

    Georg Winter, Scientific Director Life Sciences

    Success Story

  • 5.35 p.m. CEST - OeAD
    Verena Katscher, Program Manager at OeAD & EURAXESS Austria
    Move to Austria: Services for Researchers

    • Introduction of the Portal “Research in Austria: Focus USA”
    ­• What is EURAXESS Austria?
    ­• Funding Database grants.at

  • 5.55 p.m. CEST - ABA - WORK in AUSTRIA
    Christina Feistritzer & Selçuk Çelikdemir, Immigration and Residence Services

    Immigration Insights for international Researchers
    ­ • Overview Work and Residence Titles
    ­ • Q&A

Session 3

  • 7 p.m. CEST - aws

    Ute Stadlbauer, Head of Department Entrepreneurship
    Austria - Your Next Innovation Home: Funding & Future Opportunities
    • Public Funding for Deep Tech, Impact and Innovation
    • Support for Intellectual Property Protection and Use
    • Programs for Founders and Start-ups
    • Internationalization and Co-Investment Opportunities

  • 7.30 p.m. CEST - Advantage Austria (WKO)
    Daniel Zawarczynski, Chief Innovation Officer

    Wrap-Up: Building Bridges between International Research and the Austrian Economy

Day 1 - Monday, September 15, 2025

1:1 Sessions

Throughout the entire day of the event, you’ll be able to browse participant profiles—including research institutions, companies, universities, and other key stakeholders—online and effortlessly schedule 1:1 meetings (approximately 15 minutes each) with those who interest you, all with just a click.

Day 2 - Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Session 1

Session 2

  • 5.15 p.m. CEST - AI Factory Austria
    Mario Drobics

    Success Story

  • 5.35 p.m. CEST - FFG
    Ylva Huber, National Contact Point for the European Research Council (ERC)
    Empowering Research & Innovation in Austria: Tax Incentives, FFG Funding & Support at a Glance
    • Austrian R&D Tax Incentives and How to Access them
    • FFG Funding for Researchers, Innovators and Companies ­
    ­• How FFG Supports Participation in European Research Programmes

Session 3

Day 2 - Tuesday, September 16, 2025

1:1 Sessions

Throughout the entire day of the event, you’ll be able to browse participant profiles—including research institutions, companies, universities, and other key stakeholders—online and effortlessly schedule 1:1 meetings (approximately 15 minutes each) with those who interest you, all with just a click.