Carinthia, located at the heart of Europe, combines high-quality technology and an attractive research landscape. Carinthia’ Universities of Applied Sciences are also putting their emphasis on research. Areas of strength include microelectronics, information and communication technology, as well as metalworking and processing, wood and paper, renewable energies and environmental technology. In short, Carinthia is already developing tomorrow’s technologies, at a growing number of hotspots throughout the province.