Software Competence Center Hagenberg GmbH (SCCH)

Research organisation

www.scch.atHagenberg, Austria

About

The Software Competence Center Hagenberg (SCCH) is Austria’s leading COMET K1 center specializing in Data Science and Software Science. Founded in 1999, SCCH conducts applied, industry-oriented research in key areas such as machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, software analytics, software architecture, and human-centered software design.

As a COMET center funded by the Austrian government and its partners, SCCH bridges the gap between academic research and industrial application. It develops innovative methods, tools, and technologies to support digital transformation, increase software quality, and enhance the efficiency of intelligent systems.

Located in Softwarepark Hagenberg, SCCH collaborates closely with universities and research institutes, contributing to both national and international R&D networks. Its interdisciplinary teams focus on long-term, high-impact research with practical relevance, advancing Austria’s competitiveness in digital technologies.

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Digital

Artificial IntelligenceBig data & analyticsInternet of ThingsSoftware TechnologiesCloud ComputingManufacturingHigh Performance Computing

Digital Innovation Hubs

DIH - Artificial IntelligenceDIH - Data infrastructures & processingDIH - CybersecurityDIH - Advanced Computing

Horizon Europe Partnerships

Artificial Intelligence, Data & RoboticsVirtual WorldsMade in Europe

Cross-cutting issues

International cooperationSocial sciences and humanities (SSH)Standardisation

Excellent Science

European Innovation Council (EIC) - Pathfinder OpenEuropean Innovation Council (EIC) - Pathfinder ChallengesEuropean Innovation Council (EIC) - Transition OpenEuropean Innovation Council (EIC) - Transition Challenges

Global challenges and digital transformation

Cluster 1 - HealthCluster 2 - Culture, Creativity and Inclusive SocietyCluster 3 - Civil Security for SocietyCluster 5 - Climate, Energy and Mobility

Social sciences and humanities

Human-centric approachesDigital humanism

Representatives

Soma Kargaran

International Cooperation Coordinator

Software Competence Center Hagenberg GmbH (SCCH)