The initiative aims to foster the growth of Austria's life science sector by increasing the number of companies through start-ups and relocations, providing financing, and offering valuable support to founders and businesses through consulting services and training programs.

To achieve these goals, aws LISA organizes the BoB (Best of Biotech) start-up competition, funds highly promising pre-competitive research projects through aws Preseed Deep Tech, and advises start-ups and companies on key areas such as business model development, structuring, business plan creation, financing, funding, and intellectual property protection. aws Seedfinancing Deep Tech, which supports start-ups during later stages of development, is among the most important financial instruments in the start-up and growth phase of a life science company.

aws LISA is a focus program and the primary point of contact for individuals worldwide interested in Austria’s thriving life science sector.

The program actively promotes Austria as a leading life science hub on the international stage by showcasing the country at major global trade fairs and events. Through its international marketing efforts under the aws LISA umbrella brand, the program facilitates better access to global markets for young Austrian life science companies and research institutions. Moreover, aws LISA fosters excellent collaboration between regions at the international level, enhancing Austria’s visibility as an attractive life science location. These efforts significantly boost the international recognition of Austrian life science companies, strengthening Austria’s position as a key player in the global life science industry. aws LISA also works closely with the Austrian Life Science Cluster, enabling the consolidation of services and expertise to maximize impact.

Founders of newly-founded and established life science companies in Austria