AIT - Ait Austrian Institute of Technology GMBH

The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology stands as Austria’s largest research and technology organization, specializing in addressing the key infrastructure challenges of the future. Functioning as an Ingenious Partner to both industry and public institutions, AIT is at the forefront of researching and developing the technologies, methods, and tools that will shape the innovations of tomorrow.
With the Republic of Austria and the Federation of Austrian Industries as its shareholders, AIT’s mission is clear: to take a leading role in the Austrian innovation system and play a pivotal role in Europe as the Research and Technology Organization (RTO) focusing on critical infrastructure topics. AIT’s research and technological development span across various fields, including Energy, Transport Technologies, Health & Bioresources, Digital Safety & Security, Vision, Automation & Control, and Technology Experience.
The vision of AIT revolves around recognizing the pivotal role of infrastructure in the success of industrial locations and the quality of life. As systemic changes continue to unfold, AIT aims to enable the realization of innovative infrastructure solutions by providing today the technologies, methods, and tools necessary for the infrastructure of tomorrow.
At the heart of AIT’s operations lie its values and guiding principles. By fostering diversity, gender equality, and empowerment among its employees, AIT aims to create an inclusive working environment that encourages visionary thinking and out-of-the-box solutions. The organization’s Code of Conduct underscores its commitment to equality, fairness, integrity, and ethics, emphasizing the importance of respectful collaboration and open communication.
AIT’s Code of Leadership serves as a guiding philosophy for creating an innovative environment conducive to achieving organizational goals. Encouraging output and empowerment, fostering teamwork and talent, creating room for excellence, and promoting cooperation and partnerships are central tenets of AIT’s leadership approach. Through transparent communication, constructive feedback, and a commitment to the Code of Leadership and Code of Conduct, AIT strives to act as a role model in the research and technology landscape.