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This year, BIO-Europe, Europe’s leading partnering event for the entire biotech ecosystem, will take place in Vienna. From 3 to 5 November, the industry’s most important decision-makers will meet here to negotiate partnerships, contracts and financing, and to learn about the latest developments and trends. With over 5,700 participants from 60 countries, 2025 is set to see a record number of delegates, sponsors, exhibitors and presenting companies.

Austria has once again come a little closer to its goal of achieving the highest research and development rate (R&D rate) in the EU. Two thirds of R&D investments are made by industry, of which around 16% are made by foreign companies. Two current examples of investments in Austria from the life sciences sector are Novartis and Ligand Pharmaceuticals.