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Our Vision

Shaping Industry through Innovation

VIRTUAL VEHICLE stands for software-based systems in the railway and automotive industry

We develop innovative methods and services for virtual development, validation and operation at various levels of technological maturity.
As a research center we are firmly established and a distinctive and high-profile part of the Austrian research, development and innovation landscape.

Key Elements of Research

Sustainable mobility
Innovation partner for sustainable mobility with a focus on credible simulation, validation and operation of complex, networked, software-defined systems (“Green Digital Mobility”)
Vertical integration
Harnessing innovation potential by linking software-based systems with electronic-based systems (chip level)
Effectiveness of research
Consequent implementation of innovations from research results directly at the company partners and thus acceleration of product development

Our Mission

Connecting Science and Industry

What we focus on

Credible simulation of complex systems for virtual homologation
Efficient and effective data exploration for dynamic digital twins
Human-centered aspects to increase social acceptance
Being a Hub for Austrian SMEs in the field of software-defined system solutions

What sets us apart

Application-oriented specialist knowledge paired with implementation strength (of our human capital)
Ability to successfully manage large projects and bring them to a professional conclusion
Proven ability to transfer knowledge between industry sectors (automotive / rail)

Our Values and Principles

Participation and Involvement

Equal Opportunities

Team Spirit

Work-Leisure-Balance

Appreciation

Customer Orientation

Sense of Responsibility

Performance Orientation

VIRTUAL VEHICLE In Numbers

150+

On-Going Publicly-Funded R&D Projects

80+

On-Going Contract Research

85+

Annual Publications

Our Goal

Gender Equality Plan

VIRTUAL VEHICLE follows the Gender Equality Plan (GEP) described below to ensure equal treatment and opportunities and promote diversity in thought and action.

Our Goals Of The Gender Equality Plan

Promote gender equality/equal treatment of women and men in the company
Empower women and expand their participation at all levels
Eliminate gender inequalities in access to, control over, and use of resources/career opportunities/promotions, etc
Access and make available up-to-date information on gender and diversity at the VIRTUAL VEHICLE