Austrian Research and Technology Report 2020

2.4 Silicon Austria Labs (SAL)
2.4.1 Profile and key figures 
Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a European research centre for electronics-based systems (EBS). At the three 
locations of Graz, Linz and Villach, SAL conducts research along the entire EBS value chain, from basic to 
application-oriented research, from microelectronic components to intelligent systems. Thanks to innova-
tions that add value at every stage, participating companies can secure unique competitive advantages on 
the world market.
The cooperation model of Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) brings together key players from different areas to 
work on research projects in the areas of sensor systems, radio frequency systems, power electronics, 
system integration technologies and embedded intelligence. SAL offers various models customised to the 
specific research requirements and the technology readiness level (TRL). The cooperation model makes it 
easier for partners conducting research along the EBS value chain to pool their expertise and know-how 
in order to realise projects that would not be possible without such pooling.
Because Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a newly established research centre that is still in the early stag-
es, data are only available for 2019. 
Key figures for 2019
2019 in €1,000
Total operational income
14,838
1
1 Note: Figures are preliminary and have not yet been audited.
Source: SAL.
Employees 
Headcount
FTE
Total
146
131.32
Women
41
35.2
Men
105
96.1
Total at management level
21
20
Source: SAL.

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2. Key Players in Research Funding and in Non-university Research 
115
2.4.2 Indicators for 2019