Excellent research work is being carried out in the field of health sciences at three academic universities and two universities of applied sciences. It is therefore with good reason that Tirol enjoys an outstanding international reputation in this field.
A young university with tradition
The origins of the Medical University of Innsbruck date back to the 17th century. Today, with around 3,000 students and 2,000 employees, it is the most important medical research and educational institution in western Austria.
Tirol is also home to numerous market-leading companies that specialise in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical technology and medical informatics.
The second (privately financed) healthcare market also enjoys strong growth. The majority of companies operating in this market are EPUs and micro-enterprises. To further strengthen these companies’ prospects and provide them with support on their way to market leadership, Standortagentur Tirol -Tirol Business Promotion Agency’s Cluster Life Sciences Tirol and Wellness Tirol provide assistance in the areas of corporate strategy, research and development, cooperative business models, use of modern technologies and the establishment of new value-creation chains through information and specialist events, funding advice and project management, as well as by identifying potential multiplying factors to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration.
