About us
Find out more about how the AAL Competence Network came into being and which partners and organisations are involved!
Origins & Network
The AAL Competence Network grew out of the Austrian West-AAL test region and brings together many years of experience in the field of Active & Assisted Living (AAL). Its aim is to serve as a central point of contact for innovative assistive technologies and their practical application.
The network is based at the University of Innsbruck’s Institute for Management and Marketing and works closely with national and international partners from the worlds of research, business and professional practice. This collaboration leads to well-founded solutions for an independent and secure life in old age.
Key partners include, amongst others, Eurac Research in Bolzano, in particular the Institute for Public Management. This collaboration promotes the international exchange of knowledge and the development of practice-oriented approaches in the field of Active & Assisted Living, as well as innovative care concepts.
https://www.eurac.edu/en/institutes-centers/institute-for-public-management
Another key partner is SIS Consulting GmbH. The company supports the AAL Competence Network, particularly in the areas of business model development, knowledge transfer and strategic consultancy for innovative technologies and services.
Our Goals
The AAL Competence Network supports the use of modern technologies that enable older people to lead active, safe and independent lives in their familiar home environments.
The focus is on innovative solutions in the following areas:
- Safety
- Health
- Comfort
- Social participation
In addition to providing information and expertise, the network also supports pilot projects, field trials and the transfer of knowledge between researchers, businesses and users.
In doing so, the AAL Competence Network makes an important contribution to addressing the societal challenges posed by demographic change.
Our Vision
We believe that modern technologies can make a significant contribution to improving quality of life, safety and independence in old age. That is why the AAL Competence Network brings together research, practice and innovative companies to make solutions suitable for everyday use visible and accessible.
The focus is always on people’s needs and on the responsible and meaningful use of digital technologies.
What we stand for
The AAL Competence Network brings together research, innovation and practice with the aim of making digital solutions for a self-determined life in old age understandable, accessible and suitable for everyday use.
The focus is on people, their individual needs and the practical applicability of the technologies.