JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH (JOANNEUM RESEARCH) is a business oriented leader of innovation and technology providers. It is linked to a worldwide network and has been providing leading research according to the highest international standard for almost forty years. With focusing on applied research and technology development, the INNOVATION COMPANY plays a key role in transferring technology and know-how in Styria. JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH is owned by the Province of Styria (85% of the shares) and the BABEG - Kärntner Betriebsansiedlungs- & Beteiligungsgesellschaft (15%). More than 450 employees carry out research work at the main location in Graz and at the other locations in Hartberg, Niklasdorf, Weiz, Klagenfurt and Vienna.