Austrian Research and Technology Report 2020

2.10.1 Profile and key figures 
The Ludwig Boltzmann Gesellschaft (LBG) currently pursues three strategic objectives: 
• finding solutions for complex societal problems;
• implementing and testing open innovation methods in science;
• training and further development of scientists, including for the non-academic labour market.

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2. Key Players in Research Funding and in Non-university Research 
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In order to implement these goals, Ludwig Boltzmann Institutes are founded forming a neutral platform for 
cooperation between national and international partner organisations from science, industry and civil so-
ciety. The interdisciplinary research programme is defined by all partners and is also jointly funded by all 
partners. Funding is provided as both cash and in-kind contributions.
Key figures for 2018 and 2019
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Budget by organisational unit in €1,000
2018
2019
Institutes
26,660
26,970
Research groups
1,220
1,320
Center
1,950
2,320
Administrative office*
2,780
2,950
Total LBG budget**
32,610
33,560
Source: Ludwig Boltzmann Gesellschaft (LBG). Note: * Includes one-off effect due to higher
investments; ** 2018: audited amounts in acc. with annual financial statements;
2019: amounts in acc. with budget
Staff working in the administrative office
2018
2019
Staff expenses in €1,000
1,460
1,460
Full time equivalents*
19.7
20.5
Headcount*
22
23
of which women
18
19
of which men
4
4
Source: Ludwig Boltzmann Gesellschaft (LBG). Note: * Full time equivalents and headcount: annual average