innoscripta SE (ISIN: DE000A40QVM8) is strengthening its presence in Austria, a market where it has operated since 2021. The company announced today that a dedicated sales team, established this year to focus on the Austrian R&D tax credit, has already secured more than 30 Austrian companies as customers. This rapid adoption has resulted in an order backlog exceeding EUR 1 million from concrete customer projects, underscoring the traction of innoscripta's software-centric approach in a mature market.
Austria's R&D tax credit, available since 2002, offers a 14% tax credit on qualifying research and development expenditures. In 2024, Austrian companies applied for a total funding volume of EUR 1.4 billion, a figure that surpasses the approximately EUR 1.2 billion paid out under Germany's R&D tax allowance in 2025, despite Austria's significantly smaller economy. This highlights the Austrian market's high engagement with R&D incentives, making it an attractive target for innoscripta's platform.
Sebastian Schwertlein, COO of innoscripta SE, commented, “Our rapid market success in Austria is further evidence of the competitiveness of our software-centric approach with the innovative Clusterix platform. We are particularly pleased to have attracted a broad range of new customers across different sectors, including industry and manufacturing, software and IT, logistics, and retail. This demonstrates that our approach works across industries.”
The Austrian expansion is part of innoscripta's broader international strategy, following its entries into France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The company's Clusterix platform is designed to help businesses structure and manage their R&D activities efficiently, digitizing internal processes and making innovation projects transparent and scalable.
With a growing client base in Austria, innoscripta is well-positioned to capitalize on the country's robust R&D funding landscape. The company's success in Austria not only validates its platform's cross-industry appeal but also signals the increasing digitization of R&D management in Europe. As governments continue to incentivize innovation, tools like Clusterix are becoming essential for companies seeking to maximize their R&D tax benefits while streamlining operations.
The strong demand in Austria could also encourage other software providers to enter the market, but innoscripta's early mover advantage and proven results give it a competitive edge. The company's ability to quickly build a substantial order backlog in a relatively short time suggests that its value proposition resonates with businesses looking to optimize their R&D processes.
As innoscripta continues its international expansion, the Austrian market's performance will be a key indicator of the platform's global viability. With more than 30 customers already on board, the company is set to further consolidate its position in Austria and beyond.
