Fifth report on the International Competitiveness of Vienna

The aim of the study is to identify internationally comparable information on the competitiveness of Vienna as a business and innovation location in comparison to other European metropolitan regions and to compile this information in a consistent report. To this end, relevant international comparative data for Vienna and competing city regions in Europe will be prepared and analysed in a harmonised way. On this basis, the strengths and weaknesses of the Viennese city economy in the European city hierarchy will be identified, and from this, indications for promising options for action and measures will be derived in order to further optimise Vienna's competitive position in the European city hierarchy. The project also includes an analysis of the specialisations and critical masses achieved in the thematic fields of strength, which are to be developed into internationally visible "top issues" in the coming years according to the new economic and innovation strategy for Vienna.