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Together with KLAXON MOBILITY GmbH, a research team from the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology has developed an autonomous wheelchair solution that offers passengers with limited mobility a new level of independence and safety, while at the same time making airport processes significantly more efficient. In an initial test run under real conditions, the wheelchair impressed passengers and airport operators as well as the scientific community.

The development of effective and well-tolerated cancer therapies remains a major challenge. Experts from the Molecular Diagnostics Unit at the AIT Center for Health and Bioresources are identifying promising proteins that the immune system apparently recognises as "foreign" in colorectal cancer. These so-called tumour-associated antigens enable new approaches for therapeutic use. The cooperation with wings4innovation GmbH (w4i), the Austrian subsidiary of KHAN Technology Transfer Fund I GmbH & Co KG (KHAN-I), resulted in a particularly interesting first target, which now serves as the basis for the development of a specific therapeutic antibody.

The AIT Poster Award of the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology specifically promotes entrepreneurial thinking and innovative spirit among young researchers - and thus creates the basis for future spin-offs and technology-driven start-ups. The focus is on research projects with clear application potential and prospects for commercial utilisation.

On 15 May 2025, the AIT hosted an exclusive Demo Day at the Large-Scale Robotics Lab (LSRL) in Seibersdorf. Partners from industry, research and other stakeholders were given practical insights into the latest developments in autonomous machines for construction, forestry and logistics. With live demos, specialist presentations and an interactive exhibition, the AIT presented itself as a central innovation hub for outdoor large-scale robotics.

Mario Drobics becomes President of the European Platform for Secure Communications in Civil Protection and Emergency Response (PSCE)

In just under two weeks, the 4th International Digital Security Forum (IDSF) will open its doors in Vienna.

The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology can look back on a financially successful year in 2024. With earnings after taxes of 5.42 million euros (previous year: 4.89 million euros), the result remained at a level that will enable further investments in strategic future fields. Total operating income reached €218 million, an increase of 9 per cent over the previous year. External revenues from contract and co-financed research played a major role in this, growing by 11.3 per cent to a total of €130.7 million. Despite an expected decline in order intake due to high one-off effects in the previous year, AIT's order backlog increased by 6 per cent to 276.2 million euros at the end of the year. The institute also grew in terms of personnel: AIT currently has 1,653 employees from more than 50 countries.