The pharmaceutical companies in Tirol, university and clinical research and their resultant biotechnology-oriented spin-offs are an incredible success story.
With currently around 11,000 employees in business and science, as well as an industry turnover of 2.25 billion euros, the life science sector in Tirol has developed outstandingly in recent years. Therefore, red (medical) biotechnology as well as pharmaceutical research and production have become key topics of Standortagentur Tirol -Tirol Business Promotion Agency’s Clusters Life Sciences.
Thriving, Fast-growing. Future-oriented.
That is the Tirolean life sciences sector.
Outstanding, internationally acclaimed research is carried out in Tirol by three academic universities and two universities of applied sciences. The highly innovative Tirolean life sciences industry is home to a whole range of world market leaders. The strong dynamics within the biotechnological, pharmaceutical, medical engineering and medical informatics industries in Tirol is the result of targeted investments in applied, collaborative research as well as short paths between fundamental research and the markets.
74 highly innovative companies, institutions and universities employing more than 23,000 people make use of the Cluster Life Sciences Tirol.
These enterprises work in various fields of technology, including:
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medical engineering
- Provision of services
- Research and education
This makes Tirol the ideal venue for conferences, congress and other scientific assemblies in the life science sector.
We would like to share some best practice examples:
Med-El
95 percent of Med-El hearing implants are exported to 3000 clinics worldwide. In 2020, the company once again found itself among the top-20 top-selling companies in Tyrol.
Single Use Support
The Corona pandemic has shown how important the safe delivery and storage of pharmaceutical products such as vaccines are. The in Kufstein based pharmaceutical supplier Singel Use Support is hitting this niche with its containers and transport solutions.
Occyo
Founded in 2019, the company enriches telemedicine by enabling remote eye exams through a high-resolution imaging process.
Metasys
The equipment manufacturer specializes in dental office equipment. Among other things, they help prevent environmentally harmful substances such as amalgam from entering wastewater.
BHS Technology
Founded 5 years ago, the company already supplies BHS technology to international hospitals in more than 20 countries. The 3D- Microscope Robotic Scope is used in microsurgery. It is controlled by head gestures so that the hands remain free.
