Alpine intelligence
Where bright ideas, bold design and sustainable innovation come together in the Alpine landscape.
In less than a decade, South Tyrol has become an international hub for technology-related business. Driven by the NOI (Nature of Innovation) Techpark in Bolzano/Bozen, a 12-hectare brownfield site, the region brings together researchers and entrepreneurs. NOI offers co-working and laboratories, a large “maker space” with more than 100 machines, which reflect its ambition to provide a full innovation ecosystem. NOI residents include VORN Bioenergy Italia, an expert in renewable energy solutions, and Alpitronic, a leader in powerful EV-charging technology. In fact, mountain regions the world over benefit from industrial technology designed in South Tyrol. In Sterzing/Vipiteno, the family-owned Leitner builds innovative ropeways, people movers and wind-energy tech, while Microtec is a world leader in smart scanning and optimisation systems for the timber industry.
Research thrives in South Tyrol , supported by strong academic-industry collaboration. The region offers the rare combination of accessible, world-class engineering and exceptional lifestyle appeal – short helicopter or rail hops bring investors from international airports to factory tours, Alpine gastronomy and five-star hospitality.
