Senior officials from the United States and Austria agreed to expand technology cooperation focusing on semiconductors, quantum technology, and research security during the U.S.-Austria Strategic Dialogue in Washington, D.C., on October 19, 2026.
Technology and Research Cooperation
During the U.S.-Austria Strategic Dialogue held in Washington, D.C., on October 19, 2026, the United States and Austria committed to expanding cooperation on research security, semiconductors, quantum, and other frontier technologies. This technology and research agreement was part of a broader bilateral announcement that also covered trade, foreign investment, and international diplomatic coordination.
According to the U.S. State Department, both governments affirmed that protecting critical and emerging technologies, particularly dual-use technologies, is essential to economic and national security.
Key facts and where they come from
- The United States and Austria agreed to expand cooperation on semiconductors, quantum, and frontier technologies.
The United States and Austria will continue to expand cooperation on research security as well as on semiconductors, quantum, and other frontier technologies.
- Both governments stated that protecting critical and emerging technologies is essential to security.
The two sides affirmed that protecting critical and emerging technologies, especially dual-use technologies, is essential to economic and national security.
