The State of Lower Austria and the Lower Austrian Chamber of Commerce are looking for the digi4Wirtschaft project of the year 2026.

From left to right: Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner and WKNÖ President Wolfgang Ecker support the selection of the digi4Wirtschaft project of the year.

Digitalization with tangible benefits

The nominated projects demonstrate the diverse ways in which digital solutions are used in business practice: They range from software-supported manufacturing and automated production data acquisition to AI-based quality control and route planning, as well as new solutions for communication, ordering, and resource management.

"Digitalization is successful when it creates tangible added value for businesses. The twelve projects impressively demonstrate how Lower Austrian companies are using new technologies to conserve resources, make processes more efficient, and secure local jobs for the long term. With the public vote, we are bringing this innovative power to the forefront and invite all Lower Austrians to vote for their favorite," emphasizes Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner.

Twelve projects – twelve paths to the digital future

üThe Hager bakery in St. Pölten uses AI forecasts for demand-driven production and reduced food waste.

üBioPower GmbH in Retz uses sensors and proprietary software to analyze raw materials and gas quality for more efficient biogas production.

üBTG Spedition und Logistik GmbH in Wiener Neudorf optimizes truck routes with an AI-supported dispatching tool.

üFerdinand Berger & Söhne printing company in Horn aggregates large volumes of data and makes it usable for analysis and AI applications.

üGersthofer in Grafenbach controls a modern milling machine with digital software, combining traditional stonemasonry with automated production.

üGG Group in Poysdorf digitizes procurement processes for cable components, reducing manual input and potential errors.

üHAAS Garten-, Dach- und Landschaftsbau GmbH in Aschbach-Markt replaces handwritten timesheets and construction site documentation with a central app.

üJ. u. A. Frischeis in Stockerau uses cameras and AI to detect quality defects during furniture component production.

üLandgarten in Bruck an der Leitha connects production, order, and inventory data in real time and creates AI-supported production plans.

üSchorm reusable cups in St. Valentin are using an AI-powered telephone agent for orders and digital market price monitoring.

üSteps2grow, in collaboration with the Schloss Apotheke pharmacy in Kottingbrunn, is automating the creation and publication of social media posts using AI.

üTraction Systems Austria in Wiener Neudorf is automatically collecting and linking production data, thereby improving data quality and efficiency.

Vote online and support your favorites

Every visitor can learn about the projects at www.abstimmungdigi4wirtschaft.at and cast a vote for their personal favorite. Voting is open now until the end of July.

"Our businesses know best where digital solutions need to be implemented in everyday work. The nominated projects range from skilled trades to production and logistics, and showcase the full diversity of our economy. I encourage companies to inspire their employees, customers, and partners to vote and give their projects a strong voice," said Wolfgang Ecker, President of the Lower Austrian Chamber of Commerce.

Award Ceremony in September

The winning digi4Wirtschaft project of 2026 will be honored in September by Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner and Lower Austrian Chamber of Commerce President Wolfgang Ecker. The winning company can look forward to an attractive communications and presentation package: a voucher for an advertisement in the Lower Austrian Chamber of Commerce magazine and the choice between a free image video from The Streamers or a free event in the showroom of the House of Digitalization in Tulln.

"This award highlights the concrete impact of digitalization on Lower Austrian businesses and the important contribution our companies make to the innovative strength and competitiveness of Lower Austria as a business location," emphasize Mikl-Leitner and Ecker.

Vote for the digi4Wirtschaft 2026 project here: www.abstimmungdigi4wirtschaft.at