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Villach has had an aggressive technology policy for years, which focuses primarily on high quality of life, a great site, and economic expansion.
By prioritizing advanced technology, Villach has made a name for itself as a high-tech business location in the Alps-Adriatic region; and as the home of international companies and research institutes, it has staked out a clear position in the field of microelectronics.
The basis for the initial development of the original Technology Park Villach and for the future direction is its clear positioning in the areas of microelectronics, electronics, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, renewable energy, information and communications technology, as well as suppliers and services in these fields, based on the three-pillar model of training & education, research & development, and business & industry at one location.
Through using synergies and joining forces the perfect framework for a constructive culture of communication and trust was created.
There are currently more than 40 companies and organizations on-site, with over 700 employees, 1000 university students, and 70 apprentices.
Until early 2021, intensive work was carried out on the campus development concept, with numerous projects being developed, many of which have been implemented in recent years.
The concept was structured around the following focus areas:
A comprehensive new signage system has been introduced, spanning from the entrance area to the individual buildings. At the entrance, the “Gateway” and an InfoBox are located. In the InfoBox, visitors can easily and quickly learn about the companies based at the site – fully accessible, of course. To make this possible, the barrier system to the KELAG building was relocated, and a new entrance was created.
Large letters have been installed in the access areas to the individual buildings, which are clearly visible at night thanks to indirect lighting. In front of the entrances of buildings with multiple tenants, information steles displaying the company names have been placed.
To make the site visible as a high-tech location from the international R1 Drau Cycle Path, information steles have also been installed here, inviting visitors to explore the campus.
In order to create spaces for communication and interaction, the following measures were implemented: a riverfront grandstand in the area of building BA01 of the HTCV building, including a partial relocation of the bike path; a riverside terrace at the level of FH Kärnten; and connecting paths between the buildings as well as to the bike path leading into the area.
These measures are complemented by a unified green-space concept. The outdoor areas provide spaces for relaxation, shade from trees and shrubs, and opportunities for communication among employees. This design is further enhanced by the addition of native shrub, grass, and flower beds.
A new land-use plan for the still-undeveloped areas, which are mostly owned by the City of Villach, is currently being worked out. Besides optimizing the usage of the available space, the main focus of this land-use plan is to take into account the concept of ecological footprint.
450–600 new parking places will be created through the construction of a new parking garage. In addition to parking options for students, storage and warehouse space for current and future companies will be created.
Until the parking garage is built, two new e-charging stations were installed in 2025 at the existing parking lot.
In 2024, the new public kindergarten at the tpv opened, offering three kindergarten groups for children aged three to six and a toddler group for children aged one to three. In addition to serving the employees in the area, it is, of course, open to the entire population of Villach.
This offer is complemented by a 'Mini Educational Lab,' a research laboratory for early childhood education with a focus on STEM subjects (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology). This is based on a partnership with the Educational Lab of the Lakeside Science & Technology Park GmbH in Klagenfurt.
In addition to building BA01 of the HTCV High Tech Campus Villach, which has SAL Silicon Austria Labs GmbH, the build! building incubator (with coworking space), and SAC Silicon Alps Cluster as anchor tenants, the second building, BA02, with SAL as the main tenant, was constructed in 2022. The approximately 3,000 m² of office and laboratory space, along with 1,000 m² of cleanroom facilities, was officially inaugurated in autumn 2023.
Planning for buildings BA03 and BA04 is scheduled for the upcoming years.
