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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 22/09/2026

Building the future! 🏗️🇦🇹 Austrian construction giant #strabag raised its 2026 outlook after a stellar H1: output up 12% to ~€10B, operating profit +35%! Driven by global energy & rail infrastructure projects. 🚆⚡️ Discover more on Austria’s building sector: bit.ly/4iVTTMf #surprisinglyingenious

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 15/09/2026

From Graz to NYC! 🗽🍞🇦🇹 Martin Auer opened „RYE“ in Manhattan, bringing 100% organic Austrian rye sourdough bread to Lafayette St. Discover more Austrian F&B specialities at Marketplace Austria this October: lnkd.in/g4DX8YBD #tasteofaustria #surprisinglyingenious Photo Credits© ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA USA

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 09/09/2026

Austria is leveling up its digital talent! 💻🇦🇹 In the 2026 Bitkom DESI benchmark, Austria climbed 4 spots to rank 8th in the EU for digital skills! Overall, the country ranks 11th - above EU average - proving strong capabilities for international tech talent & business. 🚀✨ #surprisinglyingenious

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Statistik Austria @statistik.at · 08/09/2026

Nach einem verhaltenen Start in das Jahr 2026 hat der österreichische Außenhandel im ersten Halbjahr deutlich an Dynamik gewonnen. Sowohl die #Importe als auch die #Exporte legten um mehr als 5 % zu. ➡️ bit.ly/4gQmKQV

Zuwächse im österreichischen Außenhandel im 1. Halbjahr 2026. Im 1. Halbjahr 2026 belief sich der Gesamtwert der Warenimporte laut vorläufigen Ergebnissen von Statistik Austria auf 103,78 Mrd. Euro, während die Exporte 100,06 Mrd. Euro erreichten.

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 02/09/2026

According to shopfully.com, 20% of Austrian shoppers use #AI to track price changes, compare deals & spot misleading offers. Practical savings lead adoption, while 42% still prefer human choices. 💡📊 #surprisinglyingenious #retailtech #ecommerce

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 26/08/2026

Defending critical infrastructure! 🛡️🇦🇹 The AIT Cyber Range simulates real-world cyberattacks on IT/OT systems for safe crisis training. From energy grids to IAEA partnerships, Austrian cybersecurity expertise protects global networks. 💻⚡️ More: bit.ly/4yNMnZf #surprisinglyingenious #technologywizards

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 19/08/2026

🚆 Austria isn't waiting for the future of rail, it's building it today. 📊 #3 in Europe for rail investments (€359/capita) 🥈 #2 in rail travel (2,335 km/person/yr) Local SMEs & tech pioneers are driving sustainable mobility worldwide. 🌍 💡 bit.ly/4qp4W2h #advantageaustria #mobilityaustria

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 12/08/2026

Austria’s startup scene is thriving! 🚀🇦🇹 In H1 2026, 21,718 new companies were founded - up 4.5% year-over-year. Data from @wko.at shows a fresh wave of younger founders, flexible business models, and strong entrepreneurial spirit. ✨ #trueentrepreneurs #surprisinglyingenious

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 07/08/2026

Sunflowers have competition! @tugraz.bsky.social developed #FLAPTrack: foldable PV modules that follow the sun for up to +56% power output. In storms, they fold flat to protect from hail. Smart & portable solar tech! More AT-Inventions in our FRESH VIEW: bit.ly/4xgk4RK #surprisinglyingenious

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 03/08/2026

✨Austria’s beloved Casali Schoko-Bananen have been sweetening childhoods since 1913.✨ Crunchy chocolate, a fluffy banana centre, and a big dose of nostalgia! From pool days to school breaks and corner shops, generations have their own favourite memory. What’s yours?✨ #surprisinglyingenious

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 28/07/2026

☀️Summer is peak travel season for Austrians. New data from @statistik.at highlights where they go, why they travel, and when demand peaks. The findings offer insights for tourism, retail, and service businesses targeting one of Europe’s most active travel markets. #surprisinglyingenious

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 24/07/2026

Did you know? Austria's AIDA Cafe, founded in 1913, is considered the world's oldest coffeehouse chain! ☕ 💗 Known for its iconic pink branding, handcrafted pastries and espresso innovation, this family-owned business expands globally. bit.ly/4yH42SG #surprisinglyingenious 📷©ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 22/07/2026

🚀 Austrian startup eustella is building AI agents on European infrastructure, enabling custom agents, memory features and team collaboration while keeping data processing in the EU. Discover more AI innovation at AAIC in Vienna on 24 September: aaic.forum #surprisinglyingenious 📷© eustella

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 15/07/2026

Austria’s top 10 brands are worth €40.5B, according to the latest European Brand Institute brand value study Top 3: 1. @redbull.com €20.1B (+2.7%) 2. Novomatic €4.0B (+2.0%) 3. @erstebanksparkasse.bsky.social €2.9B (+26.6%) ÖBB tops sustainability for the 7th year in a row #surprisinglyingenious

An infographic with information about the top 10 austrian brands and their combined value

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 08/07/2026

Sandvik Mining in Zeltweg wins Export Prize 2026 Silver! 🥈 The Styrian site is a global hub for rock excavation machines, including roadheaders, miners and conveyors, supporting mining and infrastructure projects worldwide. Congrats to the team! 🚀 bit.ly/4u5PPuZ #surprisinglyingenious

Congratulations to Thomas Vallant, Günter Sauermoser and the entire team on winning Silver in the Industry category.

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 01/07/2026

Golden award for KEBA! 🥇🇦🇹 The Linz-based automation expert won the 2026 Export Prize Gold in Industry. For >50 years, their "Automation by innovation" approach has driven global manufacturing, banking & energy. Congrats to CEO Christoph Knogler & team! 🚀 bit.ly/4u5PPuZ #surprisinglyingenious

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 25/06/2026

What does AI actually look like at work, and where are the next opportunities? The Applied AI Conference brings keynotes, hands-on workshops and B2B matchmaking together to find out. Agentic AI, HR, fintech, Industry 4.0 and more. 24 September, Vienna & online: bit.ly/4vnEo32 #advantageaustria

Applied AI Conference. 24 September 2026. Vienna, Austria. Register now at www.aaic.forum

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 23/06/2026

From industrial plants to portable machines: the closed-loop plastic era is here. As the EU targets 100% recyclable packaging by 2030, Austrian solutions drive global material cycles. Dive into our FRESH VIEW magazine: bit.ly/4xz7rlW #greentechaustria #surprisinglyingenious

Austrian solutions drive plastic recycling worldwide

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 18/06/2026

Two years from start-up to a reported nine-figure exit: Mistral has acquired Austria's Emmi AI, whose Physics AI runs engineering simulations in seconds instead of days – for automotive, aerospace, semiconductors, energy. What it means for Austria and Europe: bit.ly/4fOUG05 #surprisinglyingenious

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 16/06/2026

What's next for global manufacturing? AI, automation, circular economy, shifting supply chains – the International Machinery Forum 2026 brings industry, tech providers and researchers together to figure it out. 19–20 November, Vienna and online. Free to join: bit.ly/4edMuFm #advantageaustria

International Machinery Forum 2026. 19-20 November 2026. Vienna, Austria. Register now at machineryforum.at

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 12/06/2026

Ten Austrian scale-ups. One thing in common: they were built for the world from day one. Meet the Born Global Champions 2026, recognised by ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA in Vienna, three of whom also secured an Export Prize. See the full list: bit.ly/4oii8F3 #advantageaustria #surprisinglyingenious

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 09/06/2026

Lichen in your spritz? Vienna studio SIMIÆN turns one of nature's most resilient organisms into earthy, bitter drinks — served in hand-carved stone vessels. Meet Austrian food pioneers like them at Marketplace Austria, 13-15 Oct: www.marketplacefood.at #tasteofaustria #surprisinglyingenious

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 05/06/2026

Circular economy isn't about doing with less, but about keeping resources at full value. In Austria, waste-based solutions are already powering the energy transition, with a national goal of 50% higher resource productivity by 2030. Read more in FRESH VIEW: bit.ly/4aclPGu #greentechaustria

How Austrian firms put circular economy into practice

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 02/06/2026

Volatile markets, steady ambition. At Exporters' Nite in Vienna on 28 May, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA's Export Prize 2026 honoured the Austrian firms holding strong abroad: gold, silver and bronze across six categories, plus two special distinctions. See all winners: bit.ly/4u5PPuZ #advantageaustria

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 30/05/2026

In Austria, AI isn’t experimental anymore. Microsoft data puts Austrian AI usage above the global average – a ranking built on real adoption, not research potential. For partners: experienced users, shorter learning curves, demand for AI that scales. More: bit.ly/42ORrOr #advantageaustria

Austria is strengthening its position as a leading AI user market

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 26/05/2026

Austria's universities punch above their weight. @elsevierconnect.bsky.social data shows: 0.1% of world pop, 0.8% of papers, cited 54% more than average. Universities deliver ~75% of output and lead patent filings since 2000 – key for industry ties. More: bit.ly/4eY5bxM #surprisinglyingenious

Austrian universities play a central role in innovation and economy.

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 21/05/2026

E-mobility, energy storage and renewables are driving raw material demand sky-high. Primary resources can't keep up. Austria's industry shows the alternative: recovering end-of-life metals at scale and returning them to industrial value chains. Full story: bit.ly/4uUFrqu #greentechaustria

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 19/05/2026

Many countries are planning their energy transition. Austria has been running one for decades. Over 80% of electricity already comes from renewables, backed by hydropower and a systemic view: grid, storage, digitalisation and lifecycle. Full interview: bit.ly/3PcPb0k #greentechaustria

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 15/05/2026

Want a shortcut into the Austrian food and beverage market? Marketplace Austria celebrates 20 editions on 14 October in Vienna – meet producers in person, taste the products, tour the production sites. Online option on 15 October. Register: bit.ly/4tyQ6Gt #tasteofaustria #advantageaustria

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 12/05/2026

Prague's first multi-story timber residential. A cultural retrofit in Daegu. A railway station in Cambridge. The 2026 Austrian Green Planet Building Awards honoured 5 global projects built with Austrian know-how. See the winners: bit.ly/42qIydK #greentechaustria #surprisinglyingenious

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 08/05/2026

Global collaboration is shaping the future of sustainable building, and BUILD'n GREEN 2026 proved it. 900+ participants from 70+ countries explored smarter ways to design, finance, operate and reuse infrastructure, highlighting Austria's GreenTech strength. #greentechaustria #surprisinglyingenious

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 05/05/2026

📈 Control‑room tech is booming worldwide Vienna’s Frequentis closed FY25 with double‑digit revenue growth, stronger profits and record order intake, fueled by air‑traffic and public‑safety projects and major international contracts. More: bit.ly/4tmo5CC #advantageaustria #surprisinglyingenious

Austrian control centre specialist increases revenue by over 20%

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 30/04/2026

Austria is a leader in #GreenTech! 🌿 With €21.4B in turnover & an 80% export ratio, Austrian innovation proves that sustainability drives the economy. From timber construction to climate tech, our expertise is in demand worldwide. Read more: bit.ly/4ddLyQO #greentechaustria #greenbuildingaustria

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 23/04/2026

Vienna welcomes the @eurovision.tv 2026. 🎤🇦🇹 A study estimates €57M in economic activity & a 1.7x return for every euro invested. Discover how @wien.gv.at handles the massive logistics and equipment for 180M viewers: bit.ly/3OhpPOs #surprisinglyingenious #advantageaustria #ESC2026

The Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2026 returns to Vienna for its 70th anniversary, following the 2025 victory of Austrian entry JJ (Johannes Pietsch) in Basel. As the world’s most widely broadcast TV event, the ESC attracts around 180 million viewers annually, plus millions of interactions across digital platforms. This year’s event, held at the Wiener Stadthalle from May 10th to 17th, highlights Vienna's international reputation as a premier city of music. Beyond the colorful spectacle of melodies and outfits, the contest serves as a significant economic engine for Austria. A pre-event study anticipates up to 88,000 extra visitors, generating an estimated €57 million in demand for goods and services across sectors like tourism, gastronomy, and event management. With a direct value-added effect of approximately €52 million, the ESC 2026 offers a strong return on investment, contributing roughly €1.70 to the economy for every euro of public funding. To ensure a world-class production, the broadcaster ORF is coordinating massive technical preparations, including the installation of 3,500 tons of equipment and 8,500 LED stage lamps. More than just a competition, the ESC remains a symbol of European integration and identity, honored by the Charlemagne Award for European Media. Under its official motto, "United by Music," the event promotes togetherness, solidarity, and tolerance on a global stage. Preparations are in top gear to welcome contestants and fans to a magnificent celebration of music and culture in the heart of Austria.

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 22/04/2026

Patent filings increased by 10% in 2025! 💡🇦🇹 Data from @epo.org shows Austria (245 patents per 1M people) far outperforms the EU average. Borealis leading with 173 filings. More about new medication innovations from Austria in our FRESH VIEW: bit.ly/4dTnQdu #advantageaustria #surprisinglyingenious

Innovation made in Austria. Patent registrations increased by 10% in 2025.

Austria's innovation ecosystem is shining brightly. In 2025, Austrian companies and inventors filed 2,253 patent applications with the European Patent Office, marking a strong return to growth after two weaker years.

The data underline Austria's strengths in technology‑driven industries. Growth is especially visible in specialist machinery, materials, metal technologies, and measurement systems. These are areas where Austrian expertise is well established.

The highest number of patents filed by a single company was recorded by Borealis, with 173 applications.

On a per‑capita basis, Austria performs well above the EU average. There were 245 patent applications per million inhabitants, compared with an EU average of 153.

This innovative capacity supports productivity, high‑value jobs, and long‑term competitiveness.

Find out more about patented Austrian innovations in our FRESH VIEW magazine on developing new medication.

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 15/04/2026

💻 50%+ of chip design time is spent on verification. Graz-based semify has turned this bottleneck into a global business. 🇦🇹🌐 From automotive to #AI data centers, they ensure reliability before production. ✅ 90% Int'l market ✅ AI chip pioneer Details: bit.ly/4t0UlLt #advantageaustria

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 12/04/2026

Austria’s culinary scene is shining! ⭐🇦🇹 The #MICHELIN Guide 2026 brings Austria’s total to 124 stars (+20!). With 13 stars per million inhabitants, Austria is a top global destination for foodies. 🍽️✨ Discover more „Made in Austria“ delicacies: bit.ly/4sZsOdp #tasteofaustria #surprisinglyingenious

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 02/04/2026

Sweet 100! 🧁🇦🇹 Since 1926, the Niemetz Schwedenbombe has been an Austrian icon. Wafer, foam, chocolate – a simple recipe that won a nation's heart. The loyalty is so strong, fans even saved the brand in 2013! ❤️ Read the full story: bit.ly/4dI4YhB #surprisinglyingenious #tasteofaustria

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 24/03/2026

🧠 Austrian innovation at @istaresearch.bsky.social: The microscopy method LICONN is named by @nature.com as one of “technologies to watch”. By expanding tissue, it reveals #brain connections in unprecedented detail . Read more about medical tech from #Austria👉 bit.ly/47dbIzX #AThealth source: ORF

The brain, revealed. An Austrian invention opens new ways to see the human brain.

For the first time, the international science journal Nature Magazine has named an Austrian technology among its "Seven technologies to watch".

The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) earned this recognition with "LICONN", a microscopy method that could transform brain research.

Instead "zooming in" on the sample, the ISTA team expands the tissue sample itself using a special hydrogel. The sample swells while keeping its structure, becomes transparent and increases resolution 16 times.

Now we can see fine neural connections and pathways across thousands of synapses: This brings a full "wiring diagram" of the brain within reach.

Because the technique is simple and affordable, it can be used in laboratories worldwide. Another strong signal of Austria's global innovation strength.

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 19/03/2026

Austria’s medical excellence hits the TOP 20! 🏥🇦🇹 The AKH / @meduniwien.ac.at climbed to rank 20 in Newsweek’s "World's Best Hospitals 2026", its best result ever. With 29 clinics &world-class research, Vienna remains a global health leader. 🩺✨ More: bit.ly/4bjOhY1 #AThealth #surprisinglyingenious

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 18/03/2026

🚀 ViennaUP is back! From 18-22 May, Vienna becomes a global innovation hub. Don't miss Connect Day (19 May) by ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA: The ultimate matchmaking for startups, corporates & investors in AI, GreenTech & more. ✨ Join the future: bit.ly/4uxMu9p #surprisinglyingenious #worldclasspartners

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 13/03/2026

Smaller than a bacterium! @tuwien.at has created the world’s smallest QR code: just 1.98 µm² and visible only under an electron microscope. A milestone for ceramic data storage-extremely durable, compact, and energy-efficient. More: bit.ly/4umJTio #surprisinglyingenious #technologywizards

Smaller than bacteria: Vienna University of Technology has created the world's smallest QR code.

It measures 1.98 square micrometres and is milled into a ceramic layer using focused ion beams. Each pixel is just 49 nanometres, which makes the code invisible to visible light. It can only be read with an electron microscope.

Researchers at Vienna University of Technology carried out the project with Cerabyte, a company working on long‑term data storage technologies. Their shared focus lies in materials research.

Conventional digital storage requires constant energy input, cooling systems and periodic data migration. Ceramic films behave differently. They remain stable under extreme conditions and preserve structural information over long periods.

The experiment demonstrates that ceramic media can hold dense information in a compact and durable format.

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 10/03/2026

🛰️ Austria’s “Austria-Houston” at @tugraz.bsky.social is getting a €10m upgrade. From this ground station in #Graz, satellites like TUGSAT-1, OPS-SAT and PRETTY are built, tested & controlled - strengthening Austria’s role in space research. 🚀 bit.ly/4lefdf9 #advantageaustria #surprisinglyingenious

Gateway to space: "Austria-Houston" in Graz prepares for a major upgrade while keeping missions active.

Satellites TUGSAT‑1, PRETTY, OPS‑SAT, and UniBRITE have all contributed to Austrian space research from Inffeldgasse 12 at the Technische Universität Graz campus.

This site is where the satellites were, and are, built and tested. It is also where they are controlled and monitored throughout their missions, which earned the ground station the nickname "Austria-Houston".

The building from the 1970s will now undergo a full renovation. Around 10 million euros will be invested by 2028.

The missions at a glance:
1. TUGSAT‑1 and UniBRITE, the first Austrian small satellites, launched in 2013. Both operated longer than planned, delivered data on the variability of bright stars, and completed their missions in 2025.

2. OPS‑SAT, a "flying test laboratory", tested new satellite concepts and technologies for more than four years.

3. The mission of the mini climate satellite PRETTY was recently extended until the end of 2026.

"Austria-Houston" also includes a clean room for satellite assembly and facilities for essential pre‑launch tests. These tests range from temperature cycles between minus 40 and plus 80 degrees Celsius to trials in the vacuum chamber and on the vibration table.

In the area of space technology, the entire spectrum is covered in Austria. From components for satellites and space vehicles to ground equipment and specialised measuring instruments.

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 25/02/2026

Discover the home of winter sports excellence. Home to global market leaders in ropeways. Host of #INTERALPIN, the world's leading fair for alpine technologies. Read more in our new FRESH VIEW: bit.ly/4kVzm9M #wintersportsaustria #commitedexperts #surprisinglyingenious

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 10/02/2026

In 2024 alone, #Airbus purchased almost €1 billion worth of goods in Austria. Companies such as TEST-FUCHS, Diamond Aircraft, F/LIST & Skytec from Austria show that global aircraft construction would be virtually inconceivable without domestic expertise. Read more: bit.ly/42cP3ls #advantageaustria

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 03/02/2026

100 million bottles of Styrian pumpkin seed oil PGI! 🫙💚 The #EU has been protecting this ‘green gold’ for 30 years. In 2025, sales rose by a whopping 24.4%. Whether in the #USA, #Asia or #Germany - the world loves Styrian quality. 🌍✨ Have you tried our oil? #surprisinglyingenious #tasteofaustria

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 26/01/2026

A patch for Ebola & HIV? The EU project #FORTIFIEDx makes it possible! Austrian researchers are developing a post-it-sized microfluidic patch: ✅ Tests directly on the skin ✅ Results in minutes ✅ No laboratory or electricity required Revolutionary for remote regions! 🌍 👉 bit.ly/3YSDyg8 #AThealth

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 16/01/2026

⚡ When a large part of #Berlin lost power, help came from #Austria! Two technicians from #etn – Energie- und Telecom Netze (Lower Austria) paused their holidays to assist emergency crews, fixing complex cables & helping restore #power for thousands. Read more here 👉 bit.ly/4sNVFBK #advantageaustria

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 02/01/2026

Austria has been shaping quantum physics since Schrödinger's equation in 1926 & continues this tradition with top-level research in Vienna, Innsbruck & at IQOQI Vienna, covering everything from fundamental principles to quantum internet & communication. #advantageaustria #surprisinglyingenious

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA @advantageaustria.org · 29/12/2025

In Vienna, @tuwien.at & @meduniwien.ac.at are developing 3D‑bioprinted skin models with integrated immune cells to better study chronic skin diseases like psoriasis & eczema. A life sciences milestone from Austria! More: bit.ly/4pXXTwk #advantageaustria #surprisinglyingeniou

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