The Austrian Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology is divided in five departments:

• Department I: Executive Committee and Internationale Affairs (Area EU-Affairs and International),
• Department II: Roads and Aviation (Group Roads, Group Aviation),
• Department III: Innovations and Telecommunications (Area Telecommunication and Post, Area Innovation)
• Department IV: Rail, Water Transport and Transport Labour Inspectorate (Group Transport Labour Inspectorate)
• Department V: Infrastructure Planning and Financing, Coordination

The Role of the BMVIT in the Austrian Innovation System

Research, development and technological innovation provide the basis for economic growth, competitiveness, employment and, ultimately, the prosperity of a country and its citizens. The Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology (BMVIT) promotes research at all levels, from basic research to the industrial application of research results.

Click here to go directly to the ministry's page dedicated to innovation and techology.