Cluster Life Sciences Tirol

Thriving. Fast-growing. Future-oriented. That is the Tyrolean life sciences sector.

Outstanding, internationally acclaimed research is carried out in Tyrol by three academic universities and two universities of applied sciences. The highly innovative Tyrolean 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 Tyrol 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 Tyrol. These enterprises work in various fields of technology, including:

• Biotechnology
• Pharmaceuticals
• Medical engineering
• Provision of services
• Research & education

*incl. member enterprises that make use of more than one Tyrolean cluster network to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration. 

A list of all cluster network members, complete with detailed information and contact details, can be found in the Competence Atlas.

The clusters of Standortagentur Tirol GmbH are co-financed by the Province of Tyrol and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).