MINT Region Central Carinthia

The Carinthian Central Region has been certified as a STEM region by the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research. The MINT region of Central Carinthia forms a regional network that brings «Sustainable MINT» to life from different perspectives. It promotes synergies and offers a comprehensive range of services along the entire education chain.

The MINT region of central Carinthia comprises the cities of Klagenfurt, Villach and St. Veit an der Glan as well as the districts of Klagenfurt Land and Villach Land in the middle of the province. It is a region with a strongly urban economic structure, with a focus on knowledge-intensive services and the production sector with a technological orientation.

The Central Region Carinthia+ association (coordination) and the Educational Lab association (lead partner) involve the key players from education, science, business and society, who contribute to the development of activities and measures and thus to structural renewal, improving the location and strengthening the region’s competitiveness.

The aim is to develop and establish the MINT region of central Carinthia as a vibrant and inspiring region with a focus on «Sustainable MINT».

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The promotion of STEM regions is a central aspect of the efforts of the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research to sustainably strengthen science and business locations in Austria through young professionals in the STEM fields.