Stakeholder

Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy

Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer is Federal Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism.

The goal of the Federal Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism is to further enhance the positive development of the Austrian business location. The tasks of the Ministry are performed by various Directorates General with differing priorities:

  • Economic Affairs, Innovation and International Policy
  • European Union and International Market Strategies
  • National Market Strategies
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Energy
  • Tourism

Federal Minsitry of Education, Science and Research

The Federal Minister for Women, Science and Research is Martin Polaschek.


The Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF) creates the best possible environment for universities and research institutions, and represents the interests of Austria as a location for science, research and business on the international stage. The Ministry’s tasks are performed by the individual Directorates-General focusing on the following areas:

  • Women
  • Science and Universities
  • Research