"(...) This publication presents the findings and recommendations of the HEInnovate review of he impact of
higher education institutions (HEIs) on entrepreneurship and innovation in Austria. The review assesses the
strategies and practices of HEIs in Austria in supporting entrepreneurship and innovation, along with the
government policy context. It highlights the efforts put in place by the Austrian higher education system,
which has consistently recognised the need to become more entrepreneurial and innovative with a view to
supporting the economic, social and cultural development of the country and its regions. The review was
undertaken by the OECD in partnership with the European Commission, as part of the programme of work of
the OECD Local Economic and Employment evelopment (LEED) Committee. The review is part of the
HEInnovate collaboration between the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Education, Youth,
Sport and Culture and the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities. Investing in
innovative and entrepreneurial HEIs is one of the highest return investments that we can make. Innovators
and entrepreneurs are not born with all the necessary competencies. Rather, underlying attitudes, skills and
knowledge are developed over time in society and through education. (...)" |