Invest in Tirol
Tirol is one of the most dynamic regions in Central Europe. Above average economic growth, high productivity, a superbly qualified and motivated labour force in combination with some of the best research in the world are the corner stones of Tirol as your business location.
These are augmented by a business-friendly fiscal system as well as uncomplicated and swift handling of necessary paperwork by a highly professional administration. Over 30.000 companies currently enjoy the advantages of Tirol as their business location. There is a high percentage of small and midsized companies and many of the larger firms are world leaders in their field. Set in the heart of a unique living environment and an area of unspoilt natural beauty, Tirol offers an incomparable range of everything that makes an economy successful, research profitable and lets not forget life worth living.
Tirol has one of the highest levels of education in Europe. In addition to compulsory state education, Tirol offers three universities, four universities of applied sciences and ten colleges or institutes of higher technical education. The dual education scheme for apprentices provides the ideal combination of theory and practice.
The unrivalled quality of life that makes Tirol the most popular tourist and holiday destination in Austria is just one reason for the high motivation displayed by the Tirolean inhabitants. This can be seen not only in the above-average labour productivity ratios and the lowest number of strike hours (measured in seconds in Tirol), but also in the inhabitants strong identification with their company.
Tirols universities and non-university research facilities ensure research of international top quality. Despite the small size of Tirol in comparison with other top research locations in Europe the region not only has universities and universities of applied sciences, but also a whole host of research centres. Their work can also benefit your company.
The focus of research activities is on life sciences (with biotechnology, medical technology, medical computer science etc.), physics or quantum physics, nanotechnology, new materials, renewable energies, information technologies and Alpine technologies or Alpine environment and tourism.