Digitalisation and Innovation 

Austria leads the way in digitalisation, showcasing how EU-backed reforms can drive economic modernisation. Its digital hubs, like Impact Hub Vienna, support start-ups and entrepreneurship, creating thousands of jobs in the tech sector. With the EU's Growth Plan, similar digital innovation hubs are now being established across the Western Balkans, helping foster entrepreneurship and digital transformation. Austria’s success serves as an inspiring model for the region, highlighting how investments in digital skills and infrastructure can create opportunities for the younger generation.