Memberships

The Plastics Cluster (KC) is Austria’s network for the plastics industry, connecting companies, research institutions, and educational partners. Its goal is to strengthen innovation, competitiveness, and cooperation along the entire value chain. Through expert events, projects, training programs, and international networking, the KC supports the development of sustainable and future-oriented plastics solutions. More information: Kunststoff-Cluster

ACstyria Mobility Cluster is Austria’s leading network for mobility technologies, connecting companies, research institutions, and development partners in the automotive, aerospace, and rail systems sectors. The cluster promotes innovation, collaboration, and international networking across the entire value chain and supports the development of sustainable and future-oriented mobility solutions. More information: ACstyria

The Green Tech Valley Cluster is Europe’s leading network for climate and environmental technologies. It connects companies, research institutions, and start-ups to drive innovation in energy, circular economy, water, and sustainable industry. Through collaboration, international networking, and knowledge transfer, the cluster strengthens the development of green technologies and sustainable solutions. More information: Green Tech Valley Cluster

The Silicon Alps Cluster is Austria’s network for electronic and software-based systems. It connects companies, research institutions, and start-ups along the value chain of microelectronics, sensor technologies, and embedded systems. The cluster promotes innovation, collaboration, and technology transfer while strengthening the international competitiveness of Austria’s high-tech industry. More information: Silicon Alps Cluster

The Austrian Technology Platform Photovoltaics (TPPV) was founded in 2008 by Austrian photovoltaic companies and research institutions. Its goal is to strengthen innovation and research, expand Austria’s PV industry, increase national value creation in the global solar market, and position Austria as a key partner in rebuilding a European solar industry. More information: TPPV

The IEA PVPS is an international network promoting photovoltaic solar energy. Since 1993, governments, research institutes, and industry partners have collaborated to advance solar power worldwide. The program publishes reports on PV markets, technologies, sustainability, and quality assurance, supporting research, industry, and policymaking for the global energy transition. More information: IEA PVPS

The AM-Austria is an Austrian network promoting additive manufacturing (3D printing). It connects companies, research institutions, and educational partners to advance innovation, knowledge transfer, and industrial applications. Its goal is to strengthen Austria’s competitiveness in advanced manufacturing technologies.  More information: AM-AUSTRIA

The Cluster CU Austria strengthens and consolidates in Austria the expertise of high-performing companies and research institutions positioned around the topic of CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastics). In addition to topic-oriented workshops and a range of continuing education opportunities, the coordinated technical collaboration among members is particularly promoted through dedicated working groups. More information: CU Austria

A2LT – Austrian Advanced Lightweight Technology is Austria’s platform for lightweight technologies, connecting companies, research institutions, and experts from various industries. The platform promotes innovative, sustainable, and resource-efficient solutions through collaboration, knowledge exchange, and joint research activities, strengthening the international competitiveness of Austria’s lightweight industry. More information: A2LT

The German Rubber Society (DKG) is a scientific and technical association for the rubber and elastomer industry. It promotes research, knowledge transfer, and education in materials, processing, and applications of elastomers. The DKG connects industry, research institutions, and universities, supporting innovation and professional exchange at national and international levels. More information: DKG

The FELMI-ZFE is an Austrian research center specializing in electron microscopy and material characterization. It develops advanced analytical methods for materials, nanostructures, and surfaces, collaborating closely with academia and industry to support innovation in energy, materials science, and nanotechnology. More information: FELMI-ZFE

The Association of Leoben Plastics Engineers connects graduates, students, and professionals in plastics engineering with industry, research, and education. The association promotes professional exchange, knowledge transfer, and supports education, innovation, and career development in plastics technology through events, networking, and collaborative initiatives. More information: VLK