Mission Statement

The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology is the largest nonuniversity research institute in Austria, is leading the way in innovation and is playing a key role at a European level as the research and technology organisation that focuses on the key infrastructure topics of the future.

Eight specialised Centers conduct research in the fields of Energy, Mobility Systems, Low-Emission Transport, Health & Bioresources, Digital Safety & Security, Vision Automation & Control, and Technology Experience. These research areas are complemented by expertise in the field of Innovation Systems & Policy.

As a national and international hub at the interface between science and industry, AIT enables innovations thanks to its scientific and technological competencies, experience in markets, close connection to its clients, and an excellent research infrastructure.

As an Ingenious Partner to industry and the public sector, AIT plays a central role with regard to advising on future challenges and developing disruptive technologies. In doing so, AIT pursues a research approach that is based on comprehensive knowledge at system level. We not only want to understand systems, but actively design them.

Around 1,400 employees throughout Austria conduct research on the development of the tools, technologies, and solutions for Austria's economy which will keep it fit for the future according to our motto "Tomorrow Today".