{"id":219006,"date":"2020-10-27T08:47:16","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T07:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.region-a3.com\/?page_id=219006"},"modified":"2025-11-07T17:31:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T16:31:48","slug":"economic-structure-sectors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.region-a3.com\/en\/business-location\/economic-structure-sectors\/","title":{"rendered":"Economic Structure & Sectors"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n LOCATION WITH A SUSTAINABLE PERSPECTIVE<\/span>\n \u2013<\/span>\n Innovation-driven competences and partners\n <\/h1>\n\n
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A\u00b3 has developed a diversified economic structure with a stable SME sector and a diverse research landscape. The Augsburg region is excellently positioned in these areas of strength: Environmental technology, ICT, lightweight construction (CFRP) \/ aerospace technology, logistics, mechatronics & automation, healthcare, cultural and creative industries. The players from science and industry work hand in hand and drive innovation. A\u00b3 is helping to shape the future in the areas of new materials, new production technology, artificial intelligence and adaptive production.<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n Success story: A\u00b3 Real Estate Action Group<\/span>\n \u2013<\/span>\n Real estate industry networked\n <\/h3>\n
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\n Success story: Augsburg Innovation Park<\/span>\n \u2013<\/span>\n Mammoth project with vision\n <\/h3>\n
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\n Success story: Business networks<\/span>\n \u2013<\/span>\n Well connected: Innovative company networks in the business location Augsburg\n <\/h3>\n
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The Augsburg economic region is excellently positioned to master the challenges and opportunities of the future and further expand its position as a leading high-tech and growth region in Europe. This is backed by global players and strong small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as start-ups and innovators in the Augsburg economic region who are active in the following industries and technology fields. Other areas of expertise currently being developed include the bioeconomy, new materials and circular construction.<\/p> <\/div>\n

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The Augsburg economic region is excellently positioned to master the challenges and opportunities of the future and further expand its position as a leading high-tech and growth region in Europe. This is backed by global players and strong small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as start-ups and innovators in the Augsburg economic region who are active in the following industries and technology fields. Other areas of expertise currently being developed include the bioeconomy, new materials and circular construction.<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The energy transition is in full swing in the Augsburg economic region. The hydrogen technology region in Augsburg, Swabia and Bavaria brings together companies, research institutions and networks to jointly shape the transformation. The aim is to strengthen the hydrogen ecosystem, including industrial users who are interested in the use of hydrogen \u2013 whether in vehicles or in industrial processes. The aim is also to network innovation managers from companies, research institutions and the public sector. Informing, raising awareness and communicating are at the forefront of all activities in order to drive innovation opportunities for all market participants.<\/p> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The healthcare industry offers high growth potential. With the establishment of the Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospital of Augsburg, the healthcare industry has received a new boost as an important area of expertise in the A\u00b3 region. One effect of the new university hospital could be up to 6,500 new jobs when it is fully completed. Companies in A\u00b3 are significantly driving the development of the healthcare sector with their expertise. These include AMBU Innovation GmbH, one of the top 10 most innovative medical technology companies in the world, and KUKA AG, with its development of clinical robotics. Popular areas of research include medical informatics, healthcare operations, environmental medicine, climate change and health, and human-technology interaction in healthcare \u2013 relevant for eHealth, assistance systems and care robotics.<\/p> <\/div>\n

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