A Know-How Center of International Caliber The Technology and Research Center (TFZ) at the Tech-nopol Wiener Neustadt is home to scientific facilities such as three COMET competence centers, an institute of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, a department of the Austrian Institute of Technology, the R&D subsidi-aries of the University of Applied Sciences, the surface technology department of the ofi Austrian Research Institute for Chemistry and Technology as well as other R&D institutions and high-tech companies. At present, around 350 highly-qualified scientists are work ing at this specially designed facility, addressing the challen-ges of modern science and technology.

The TFZ is remarkably international: researchers from over than 20 and students from over 60 countries work at the Technopol (TFZ, University of Applied Sciences

and in industry). Wiener Neustadt is the largest Techno-pol location in Lower Austria and provides support in the areas of research, education and high-tech indus-try. Tenants at the TFZ are integrative components of the Lower Austria Technopol Program.

ContactsTFZ (property): Tel.: +43 (2622) 82324-10 E-mail: tfz@ecoplus.atwww.tfz-wienerneustadt.at

Technopol Management: Tel.: +43 (2622) 82324-30E-mail: technopol-wienerneustadt@ecoplus.at

Address (TFZ & Technopol Management): Viktor Kaplan Str. 22700 Wiener Neustadt, Austria

TFZ – Technology and Research Center Wiener Neustadt

Available Space The TFZ has been built and expanded step by step with its occupants. With a gross fl oor area of 19,000 m2 (approx. 204,500 f2), around 11,600 m2 (124,900 f2) are available for lease as lab or offi ce space. To meet the steady demand for additional space, a custom expan-sion is set to take place in 2011 to create an additional 4,300 m2 (approx. 46,300 f2) space.

Location and Access to Means of TransportationExcellent accessibility by rail and bus; central rail station directly on the South line; bus routes G and the FH-Express Very good access to A2 South Autobahn S6 Semmering highway and S4 Burgenland highway Directly adjacent to Wiener Neustadt airfi elds LOAN and LOXN Distances: Vienna: 50 km, Graz: 150 km, Hungarian border (Klingenbach): 35 km, Bratislava: 112 km, Sopron: 42 km

Technological Fields at the Technopol The main area of focus at the Technopol Wiener Neustadt is modern industrial technologies with a concentration on the following:

Materials Tribology Medical technology ensory technology Surfaces

On-site Servicesecoplus Technopol Management RIZ (Regional Innovation & Start-Up Center) accent, the Lower Austrian start-up center for univer- sity graduates ecoplus Plastics Cluster of Lower Austria (KC) and Mechatronics Cluster of Lower Austria (MC) for the promotion, initiation and coordination of collabo-ration between companies and technology transfer facilities .on-site restaurant and catering

On-site Research and Education The University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt was the fi rst university of its kind in Austria and is located just 300 meters from the TFZ. Offering 13 degree pro-grams and specializing in the areas of business, engi-neering, healthcare, security and sports management, the University currently provides its approx. 3,300 stu-dents with a fi rst-class applied education.

Companies at the Technology Center Wiener Neustadt R&D: EBG MedAustron; PEG MedAustron; K2 Excel- lence Center of Tribology AC2T; AIT (Austrian Institute of Technology) Biomedical Systems; Attophotonics Bio sciences; K1 Competence Center for Electrochemi-cal Surface Technologies – CEST; Fotec, research and service provider of the University of Applied Sciences; K1 Competence Center for Medical Innovation and Technology ACMIT – IMA; NAKU; Energy3000; Surface technology department of the ofi Austrian Research Institute for Chemistry and TechnologyService Providers: Lebenshilfe Lower Austria; Coop Consulting (Dr. Silvie Leeb); Flying Hands, Renauer EDV ConsultingKey companies located nearby: Diamond Aircraft In- dustries; Austro Engine; the Schiebel Group, and many more

Technopol Management Servicesecoplus Technopol managers on site provide support in connecting the diverse areas of R&D, academic training and continuing education, and high-tech industries; they also make information on funding opportunities available. Thanks to these services, companies located at the Technopol Wiener Neustadt enjoy ideal working conditions.

SurroundingsWiener Neustadt: 40,000 inhabitants and the hub of southeast Lower Austria Wealth of recreational activities including golf, ten- nis, horseback riding, indoor and outdoor pools and spas, hiking and biking paths Cultural activities found in Vienna are augmented by events in nearby Baden, the Biedermeier city; Wiener Neustadt‘s city theater; and Lower Austria‘s largest event arena, the Arena Nova The Schneeberg, Rax and Hohe Wand mountains are popular regional destinations for sports and recrea-tion as is Semmering, a beloved ski, snowboarding and sledding area; Neusiedler Lake is known for sai-ling and surfi ng

This project is being co-fi nanced with EU means from the European regional development fund (ERDF).