Principles for our research

• Research at the Highest Level
  Salzburg Research conducts international research in collaborative projects and on behalf of companies. Companies benefit from this expertise in research and project management in complex innovation projects. National and international awards attest to the excellence of the research.
• An Innovator with Systems Expertise
  Salzburg Research is an innovator with systems expertise. As a non-university research institution, we proactively initiate collaborations and project proposals, contributing our extensive knowledge.
• Application-Oriented
  Salzburg Research conducts application-oriented research. Testing and proving prototypes under real-world conditions is very important for both research and industry.
• Innovation in the Region
  Salzburg Research is a contact point for regional businesses and public administrations, offering specialized IT expertise. The research company implements cutting-edge technology through pilot programs and field tests.
• Independence
  As a commercially independent research institution, Salzburg Research provides scientifically based recommendations for technological decisions.
• Supporting Young Researchers
  Salzburg Research actively supports young researchers. The research institute regularly supervises theses and dissertations, and offers paid research internships to students from universities and universities of applied sciences.
• Networking
  Salzburg Research is active in professional committees and networks.

Principles for our working methods

• Customer and Community Focus
  High customer satisfaction is our benchmark. We strive to understand the expectations and requirements of our clients, customers, and other stakeholders, achieve consensus on service quality, and fulfill our commitments.
• Employee and Competency Focus
  Our qualified employees work in a team-oriented manner. Through independent action, they make the greatest possible contribution to achieving our quality goals. We support our employees through continuous training.
• Economic Efficiency
  We achieve quality thourgh efficient service delivery that takes economic considerations into account. The principle of proactive error prevention applies.
• Partnership
  We ensure high-quality results through careful selection and collaborative relationships with our partner institutions and suppliers.
• Data Protection
  As a nonprofit research institution, we handle data with the utmost sensitivity. We only use and process data when the purpose and content are legally justified and do not violate the legitimate confidentiality interests of those affected.
• Quality Orientation and Continuous Improvement Process
  The pursuit of the highest possible quality guides all of our business decisions. Through continuous development with our stakeholders, customers, and suppliers, we can establish a lasting foundation for innovation and company growth. All Salzburg Research employees are committed to maintaining and improving a quality management system according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015.

The effectiveness of these principles is reviewed in regular audits and annual intellectual capital reports.