Kuratorium für Verkehrssicherheit

What Kuratorium für Verkehrssicherheit does

Austrian Road Safety Board (Kuratorium für Verkehrssicherheit, KFV) is an independent Austrian non-profit association founded in 1959. It conducts accident-prevention research and programs across traffic safety, sport and leisure safety, and property protection, serving government bodies, municipalities, schools, organizations, and Austrian road users. Its portfolio includes the KFV Research Prize (KFV-Forschungspreis), AQUILA, Helmi, Meine Busschule, and KFV Actions (KFV-Aktionen). (Source basis:.)

KFV's research infrastructure includes IDB-Austria, an injury database populated through interviews with accident victims in selected hospitals, and a side-radar speed-measurement program operating at approximately 230 points across Austria; approximately 23 million measurements were conducted in 2022. (Source basis:.)

Its revenue model includes research and consulting, professional training and certification through its wholly owned KFV Safety Service GmbH (KFV Sicherheit-Service GmbH) subsidiary, and the sale or distribution of publications and educational materials. The organization distributes these offerings through direct school and municipality programs, institutional partnerships, events, online materials, and social channels; public prices, contract values, and overall revenue are not disclosed. (Source basis:.)

Name

Kuratorium für Verkehrssicherheit

Legal name

KFV (Kuratorium für Verkehrssicherheit)

Website

https://kfv.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Austrian Road Safety Board (Kuratorium für Verkehrssicherheit) is an Austrian non-profit association that researches traffic, sport, leisure, and property safety, then provides consulting, training, education, and publications to government, municipalities, schools, organizations, and the public.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Safety and Accident Prevention Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety Compliance, Audits & Risk Assessments (Security Assessments, CPTED) (EDAEACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Safety, Life Safety & Code Compliance (EDALAEAI), Safeguarding, Child Protection & Reporting Services (EDAJAIAD)

Keywords

• Traffic safety research
• Accident prevention services
• Safety education programs
• Traffic psychology consulting
• Fire protection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Research Services and Consulting: KFV conducts research and analysis on accident prevention for government bodies, municipalities, and organizations. The organization provides expert consulting services on traffic safety, sports safety, and property protection.
2. Training and Education Services: The organization offers practical training programs, professional development courses, and certification services for traffic psychology, safety training, and specialized professional education through the KFV Sicherheit-Service GmbH subsidiary.
3. Publications and Educational Materials: KFV produces safety guides, handbooks, educational materials, and research publications for sale and distribution, including materials for schools, municipalities, and the general public on topics such as drone safety, child safety, and road safety.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kuratorium für Verkehrssicherheit (KFV) is an Austrian independent non-profit association that conducts research, consulting, training, and public education to prevent accidents across three core areas: traffic safety, sports and leisure safety, and property protection (including fire protection). It delivers evidence-based safety services through its operational subsidiary KFV Sicherheit-Service GmbH, producing safety data, handbooks, training curricula, mobile applications, and nationwide community programs for the Austrian public, schools, municipalities, and government bodies.

Product overview

KFV (Kuratorium für Verkehrssicherheit) is an independent, non-profit association founded in 1959, focused on accident prevention and safety promotion in Austria. The organization operates across three research divisions: Traffic Safety (Verkehrssicherheit), Sport and Leisure Safety (Sport und Freizeitsicherheit), and Property Protection (Eigentumsschutz). Its subsidiary KFV Sicherheit-Service GmbH delivers services including traffic psychology programs, training courses, and safety education materials. The product portfolio centers on research publications, educational content, training programs, and awareness campaigns. The subsidiary operates a separate careers portal (karriere.kfv.at) for recruitment into traffic psychology and safety training roles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Helmi: Child safety mascot and brand providing safety education and resources for children and families.
• KFV Sicherheit-Service GmbH

Products and services

• Helmi Child Safety Program
• einproblemweniger Senior Safety Platform
• sicher.aktiv.mobil Handbook
• KFV Mobile Applications (Stop&Go, Drive&Help, Distance Calculator)
• KFV Drohnen-Ratgeber (Drone Safety Guide)
• KFV Verkehrstechnik Services
• KFV-Brandschutz (Fire Protection Services)
• KFV Sicherheit-Service GmbH Training and Continuing Education
• KFV Podcast
• KFV-Aktionen (Annual Safety Campaigns)

Quantifiable outcome

• 824,400 people injured in Austrian hospitals due to accidents annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Österreichischer Bergrettungsdienst (Austrian Mountain Rescue)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Joint project to promote RECCO reflector technology for missing person searches in alpine areas. The RECCO system enables rapid location of missing persons using helicopter-mounted radar detectors.
• AUVA (Allgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKFV collaborates with AUVA on child safety initiatives, including the 'Meine Busschule' program which teaches bus safety to elementary school children, with joint press events and nationwide school visits.
• Land VorarlbergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKFV developed the Vorarlberg Traffic Safety Strategy 2025-2034 in collaboration with the state government, providing expertise for the comprehensive plan to reduce traffic accidents by 50% for serious injuries and fatalities.
• TU Graz (Technische Universität Graz)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research project 'SANTA' (Simulation and Analysis of Ski Collision Accidents) with the Institute for Vehicle Safety at TU Graz to study collision risks on ski slopes.
• AIT Austrian Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKFV participated in interdisciplinary research project led by AIT for data-based modeling of wildlife accident risk to reduce the approximately 300 wildlife accidents with personal injury annually.
• MedUni Wien (Medizinische Universität Wien)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on heat-related health risks research, with Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Hutter from MedUni Vienna and KFV's Dr. Armin Kaltenegger debunking heat myths and studying dangerous heat traps.
• Österreichischer Alpenverein (Austrian Alpine Club)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKFV recommends the Austrian Alpine Club's 'LawinenUpdate' for avalanche risk assessment, promoting awareness of avalanche safety among winter sports enthusiasts.
• Österreichischer GemeindebundcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of the AQUILA Austrian Traffic Safety Prize with KFV, awarding outstanding municipal and institutional traffic safety projects every two years.
• Österreichischer StädtebundcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJoined as new partner in AQUILA traffic safety award in 2023, expanding collaboration between KFV and Austrian municipal associations for traffic safety recognition.
• Österreichischer Verkehrssicherheitsfonds (VSF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVSF funded the pilot project 'Sichere Mobilität für 10- bis 14-Jährige' which developed the 'sicher.aktiv.mobil' handbook for child mobility promotion.
• Verein Sicheres TirolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKFV conducted detailed IDB accident data analysis for Tirol, identifying regional accident trends including sports accidents, senior accidents, and child accident risks.
• Institut für Freizeit- und TourismusforschungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned study on the development of mountain sports in Austria, analyzing trends and safety implications for recreational alpine activities.
• Institut für empirische SozialforschungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on ski slope safety study, providing survey research expertise for injury and cause analysis in Austrian winter sports.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVZywU0vwY38oZcjGP3xWeg
• Facebookfacebook.com/HELMIofficialpage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kuratorium-fuer-verkehrssicherheit
• Instagraminstagram.com/kfv.at

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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