FHV - Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences
About
With over 100 researchers in 7 research centres and research groups, the FHV is one of the strongest research universities of applied sciences in Austria and a driver of innovation for the region. The scientists and experts research and develop for the region and with the region, looking far beyond the borders of the country.
Research volume 2024: around 6.7 million euros, including 4.2 million euros in third-party funding
Excellent research projects: e.g. in Josef Ressel Centres, Horizon Europe, RUN-EU, COIN, Interreg/ABH or Interreg/IBH projects
Successful collaboration: with local companies, public bodies and scientific institutions, as part of the RUN (Regional University Network)-EU network, with international partners from business, science and society
Cluster 4: Digital & Industry
HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DATA-09: Energy efficiency and sustainability of AI data processing in Data CentresHORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-06: International cooperation in AIHORIZON-CL4-2027-05-DIGITAL-EMERGING-03: Advanced integrated photonic devices for extended features and ultra-low power consumptionHORIZON-CL4-2027-04-DIGITAL-EMERGING-10: Horizon scanning and foresight in future enabling digital technologiesHORIZON-CL4-2027-04-HUMAN-01: Advanced and Innovative hardware components for Virtual Worlds (Virtual Worlds Partnership)HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-HUMAN-02: Create A thriving and competitive Virtual Worlds and Web4.0 ecosystem (Virtual Worlds Partnership)HORIZON-CL4-2027-04-HUMAN-07: Facilitate the engagement of European stakeholders in international digital standardisationHORIZON-CL4-2027-02-DIGITAL-EMERGING-52-two-stage: New approaches for Human/AI collaboration for the workforce of the future (Made in Europe and AI, Data and Robotics partnerships)HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-02: Advanced manufacturing for key products (Made in Europe partnership)HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-03: Factory processes and automation for de- and re-manufacturing (Made in Europe partnership)HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-06: Circular innovative advanced materials: facilitating the transition from design to markets (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Made in Europe partnerships)HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-08: Textile circularity through advanced processing and manufacturing technologies and system approaches (Textiles for the Future partnership)HORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-22: Innovative advanced materials and new production processes – reducing dependencies on Critical and Strategic Raw Materials (Innovative Advanced Materials for the EU and Processes4Planet partnerships)HORIZON-CL4-2027-02-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-32-two-stage: Efficient energy input from renewable sources and energy management in the process industriesHORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-42: Unlocking the potential of academic intellectual assets for industry, SMEs and startupsHORIZON-CL4-2027-01-MATERIALS-PRODUCTION-47: Pilot access schemes to Technology Infrastructures for European startups, scaleups and innovative SMEs
Cluster 5: Energy
HORIZON-CL5-2026-11-D3-06 Resource assessment for deep sedimentary and basement reservoirsHORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-09 Innovative technologies and solutions to improve wave and tidal energy systemsHORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D3-24 Large scale operational validation and upscaling of state-of-the-art (Generative) AI tools and models powering a next generation digital energy system
Cluster 5: Mobility
HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D2-05: Improvement of Adaptability, Flexibility and Efficiency of Existing Recycling Processes (BATT4EU Partnership)HORIZON-CL5-2027-02-D2-06: Sustainable and Competitive Cell Production Techniques for Lithium-ion And Sodium-ion Batteries (BATT4EU Partnership)HORIZON-CL5-2027-04-Two-Stage-D2-07: Novel approaches towards next-generation battery concepts, leveraging the enabling role of innovative advanced materials (BATT4EU and IAM4EU Partnerships)HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-03: Data-driven circular economy for e-mobility ecosystem (2ZERO Partnership)HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-04: Demonstration of zero emission coaches and buses in long distance operations (2ZERO Partnership)HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-05: Higher Voltage, Megawatt Charging System compatible, modular powertrain for Heavy Duty Vehicles (HDV) (2ZERO Partnership)HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-06: Fire prevention and mitigation for EVs in confined areas (2ZERO Partnership)HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-08: Sustainable aircraft circular design and additive manufacturing, towards a climate neutral aviationHORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-14: Onboard renewable energy solutions and energy saving measures to reduce the fuel consumption of ships by at least 55% (ZEWT Partnership)HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-15: Prospective evaluation of nuclear power potential for shipping (ZEWT Partnership)HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-16: Autonomous vessels in short sea shipping and inland waterwaysHORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-17: Innovative Solutions for mitigating the environmental impact of waterborne transport in marine and aquatic Ecosystems (ZEWT Partnership)HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-18: Enhanced electric operation and battery durability (ZEWT Partnership)HORIZON-CL5-2027-03-D5-20: Assessing the effect of airport operations on air quality and noise in nearby communities
Cluster 1: Health
HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01-ENVHLTH-02: Integrating climate-related exposures into the human exposome and characterising its changes in response to climate changeHORIZON-HLTH-2027-02-DISEASE-01-two-stage: Innovative healthcare interventions for non-communicable diseasesHORIZON-HLTH-2027-03-TOOL-04: Virtual Human Twins (VHTs) for integrated clinical decision support in prevention and diagnosisHORIZON-HLTH-2027-03-TOOL-08: Towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) for healthcare
Representatives
Senior Scientist & HE Project Manager/LP
FHV - Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences