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AUSTRIA

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.

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Meet Our Influencers

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Laura Falquez
AUSTRIA
Count on Laura to find the link between creative content and social responsibility. An influencer with many passions that include travel and good food, Laura thrives especially when blending entertainment with the social good. Just recently, she used her comedic skills to remind peers that participation in the 2024 EU elections is a powerful way to shape their future.
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Luka Alerić
SERBIA
Luka is always up for a challenge! Basing his entire social media content on dares from his followers has taken him to England for a cup of tea and to Italy for a slice of pizza. Always keeping an open mindset, Luka loves to bring his audience along as he explores what makes a place special, why it’s worth visiting and what we can learn from it.

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Shaping a Digitally-Driven Future: Exploring Austria’s Digital Excellence

In the heart of Europe, Team Yellow is about to uncover how Austria’s commitment to digitalisation and innovation, fueled by EU support, is building a modern, entrepreneurial ecosystem with lessons for the entire region.

 

Innovation Hub: A Visit to Impact Hub Vienna

Our exploration began at Impact Hub Vienna, a cornerstone for digital entrepreneurs and changemakers. Here, we saw firsthand how EU-backed initiatives foster creativity, collaboration, and growth. Digitalisation can fuel similar growth in the Western Balkans, in alignment with the EU Growth Plan.

 

A Stroll Through Vienna’s 7th District: Social Enterprises in Action

The journey continued with a tour of the 7th district of Vienna, where the team visited social enterprises making a tangible impact on the community and witnessed how digital tools are being used to boost social entrepreneurship and sustainable solutions. These real-world examples demonstrated that Austria’s digital ecosystem is as much about community-building as it is about technology. The visits highlighted how these models can serve as blueprints for countries in the Western Balkans, enhancing connectivity, fostering entrepreneurship, and promoting digital literacy.

 

Takeaway: Stories Are Made of Us

Austria’s story shows that digitalisation is not just a technological shift but a pathway to sustainable growth, inclusivity, and resilience. By nurturing innovative hubs and investing in people, the EU helps shape a future where digital tools empower communities and create shared opportunities.

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