Digital Austria
Digital Austria
Strategic. Effective. Innovative.
Digitalisation boosts Austria’s competitiveness and opens up new possibilities for people and businesses. Together, we are shaping Austria’s digital future with innovative, AI-supported public services that make everyday life easier and smarter. We promote digital responsibility and empower everyone to move confidently and safely in the digital world.
Our mission
Digital Austria turbocharges digital life in Austria with one of the world’s most secure government digital identities. We are driving Austria's digital transformation forward – with a clear focus on the benefits for society, the economy, and public administration. We are committed to making Austria a leading digital nation.
Our Goal
To advance Austria by strengthening digital skills across society, developing a modern digital infrastructure that supports a competitive business environment, and enabling simple, digitalised public services. Through the national Digitalisation Strategy, the federal government, provinces, cities, and municipalities are jointly setting the course for a successful digital future.
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Free „Digital Überall“ and „Digital Überall PLUS“ Workshops in municipalities
Digital Skills Initiative Austria
The Digital Skills Initiative (DKO), developed by BKA, BMWET, BMB, BMFWF and BMASGPK, defines its goals as increasing basic digital skills of citizens and strengthening IT skills for the economic sector. Surveys such as the European DESI Index show the need for action in Austria. In order for Austria to benefit from the economic and ecological advantages of digitisation, the breadth and depth of digital skills in society, business and administration are indispensable.
The "Digital Skills Initiative Austria", a campaign under the European umbrella of the "Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition" (DSJC), the Austrian government wants to make Austria one of the European pioneers in the field of digital skills and establish a strong European axis.
Digital Everywhere ("Digital Überall")
A total of 4,500 free “Digital Everywhere” workshops support people in digitisation across five key topics: digital education for senior citizens, e-government, online safety, living in an increasingly digital world, and artificial intelligence.
All workshops (held in German) can be viewed and booked directly—online or by phone—via our workshop database, which is updated regularly. Since June 2025, municipalities can also book up to three free workshops through the same simple process: after selecting a workshop and submitting a booking request to the adult education provider, a date is arranged, and the municipality only needs to provide a venue and handle participant communication.
Improving Digital Skills
More than a third of Austria's population still doesn't feel fully confident online, with 37% lacking essential digital skills. In the long run, mastering digital skills is vital for active participation in today’s modern, digital society - both for personal growth or professional success. This is where we come in. Our Digital Skills Initiative opens the door to a future where digital confidence and competence are the keys to success.
Goals and measures
Teaching digital skills
The aim is to teach digital skills to everyone. The cross-departmental digital skills campaign ensures that the digital skills of citizens are increased in a joint strategy.
The goal is to make Austrians digitally fit by 2030. The measures range from the funding of future training and further education for all interested parties to a standardised competence level and certification system.
Strengthen basic digital skills
The aim is to equip as many people in Austria as possible with basic digital skills. To reach this goal the "Digital Skills Initiative" bundles quality-assured teaching of basic digital skills in the population and in various fields of action (primarily ICT experts, education, citizens, employees, companies and public administration).
Increase proportion of IT specialists
Another aim is to increase the proportion of IT specialists and especially female IT specialists.
Role model for the public sector
By strengthening the digital skills of administrative staff, the basis for a modern, service-orientated state shall be further expanded.
National reference framework for digital skills
Introduction of a national reference framework for digital skills to make them measurable and comparable.
Austrian Model for Digital Competence - DigComp 2.3 AT
Digital competences are one of the eight key competences for lifelong learning of the European Union.
The Austrian Framework of Reference for Digital Competence is a framework model that describes individual digital competences in different areas and at different levels. This way, it enables all stakeholders to have a clear understanding of digital competences while facilitating greater transparency and targeted qualification.
News and Trends
Whether you're a digital professional, policymaker, educator, or simply eager to keep pace with digital transformation across Europe. Stay up to date with current digital trends on national and European level.
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We are placing strong emphasis on citizen- and business-friendly e-government, artificial intelligence, and, above all, digital skills. After all, even the most advanced technological innovation is of no value if people are unable to use it.
