AIDSHILFE OBERÖSTERREICH

What AIDSHILFE OBERÖSTERREICH does

AIDSHILFE OBERÖSTERREICH is a nonprofit charitable association (gemeinnütziger und mildtätiger Verein) founded in 1991 and headquartered at Blütenstraße 15/2, Lentia City, 4040 Linz, Upper Austria. The organization provides HIV/STI testing, sexual health counseling, peer support for people living with HIV (Positive Buddys), anti-discrimination services, and educational workshops and campaigns across Upper Austria. It is part of the Austrian AIDS-Hilfen national network and a recognized UNAIDS partner, and it runs programs such as #einfachtesten, Positiv Arbeiten, #LUSTAUFREDEN, and the #checkit queer information platform.

The organization's service portfolio includes anonymous HIV/STI testing at its Linz counseling center and at outreach events at Johannes Kepler Universität Linz and Kunstuniversität Linz, antiretroviral therapy (ART) counseling, sexual counseling (Sexualberatung), and HIV-Ambulanz referrals via Kepler Universitätsklinikum Med Campus III. It produces educational video modules, podcasts (Positiv gestimmt, sexOlogisch), and conducts school and workplace interventions (Schulfilmwochen, Positiv Arbeiten). The stated underlying technology is HIV/STI rapid testing technology and counseling services; no proprietary software, AI, or digital platform is described.

The business model is government-subsidized nonprofit funding, not commercial revenue. Primary funding comes from the Austrian Federal Ministry of Health (Bundesministerium für Gesundheit) and the State of Upper Austria (Land Oberösterreich). Supplementary revenue streams include donations and pharmaceutical sponsorship from Gilead Sciences, GSK/ViiV Healthcare, and MSD for educational content, plus nominal fees introduced in 2023 for certain tests (€10 Hepatitis B/C, €5 Syphilis antibody, €70 HIV-PCR). Core HIV testing and counseling remain free and anonymous. Customer segments span the general at-risk public, PLHIV, youth and students, employers, healthcare professionals, and migrants/refugees (including from Ukraine). Distribution is direct via the Linz center, phone/email counseling, and outreach at universities and public events.

Name

AIDSHILFE OBERÖSTERREICH

Legal name

AIDSHILFE OBERÖSTERREICH

Website

https://aidshilfe-ooe.at

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AIDSHILFE OBERÖSTERREICH is a 1991-founded nonprofit in Linz providing free anonymous HIV/STI testing, sexual health counseling, peer support for people living with HIV, and educational programs in Upper Austria, funded primarily by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Health and the State of Upper Austria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health Community Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

HIV/AIDS Medicine (HLAKAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) (HLAKAGAI), Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN)

Keywords

• HIV testing services
• Sexual health counseling
• STI prevention education
• HIV peer support
• Anti-discrimination advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Linz

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public Funding: Core funding from Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (Federal Ministry of Health) and Land Oberösterreich (State of Upper Austria) as a nonprofit charitable organization (gemeinnütziger und mildtätiger Verein).
2. Donations and Sponsorship: Accepts donations and receives sponsorship from pharmaceutical companies for educational programs and campaigns.
3. Testing Service Fees: Charges nominal fees for certain testing services: €10 for Hepatitis B/C tests, €5 for Syphilis antibody test, €70 for HIV-PCR test (as of 2023).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AIDSHILFE OBERÖSTERREICH provides free, anonymous HIV and STI testing (HIV, Hepatitis B/C, Syphilis, HIV-PCR), in-person and remote counseling, sexual health consultations, and peer-support programs for people living with HIV. It complements clinical services with prevention workshops, anti-discrimination support, and educational campaigns (e.g., #einfachtesten, Positiv Arbeiten, #checkit) across Upper Austria.

Product overview

AIDSHILFE OBERÖSTERREICH is a nonprofit charitable organization providing comprehensive HIV/AIDS and sexual health services in Upper Austria. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected services including HIV testing and counseling (Beratung und Testung), antiretroviral therapy (ART) counseling, sexual counseling, and anti-discrimination support. Key programs include the Positive Buddys peer support initiative connecting newly diagnosed individuals with HIV-positive mentors, the #checkit queer-focused information platform covering PrEP, PEP, and STI testing, and educational workshops (Vorträge/Workshops) for youth, students, and professional groups. The organization also operates the HIV-Ambulanz at Kepler Universitätsklinikum in Linz for medical treatment, produces educational podcasts and video content, and runs awareness campaigns such as #einfachtesten, Positiv Arbeiten, and U=U messaging. Medical services are complemented by advocacy work, publications, and collaboration with healthcare providers across Austria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Positive Buddys: A peer support initiative where people living with HIV support those who have recently received an HIV diagnosis.

Products and services

• Beratung und Testung (HIV Testing and Counseling) Anonymous and confidential HIV testing and counseling services delivered at the Linz counseling center and via phone/email, including HIV-PCR, Hepatitis B/C, and Syphilis antibody tests. Targets individuals in Upper Austria seeking confidential sexual health services.
• Sexualberatung (Sexual Counseling) Unkomplizierte, anonymous and confidential sexual counseling covering questions about sexuality, relationships, and sexual health. Available via email and in-person to individuals across Upper Austria.
• Vorträge/Workshops (Educational Presentations and Workshops) Educational presentations and workshops on HIV, sexual health, and related topics for youth, students, professional groups, and interested adults. Targeted at schools, universities, and community organizations.
• Positive Buddys Peer Support Program Peer support program where HIV-positive Buddys provide emotional support, experience exchange, and adjustment guidance to people who have recently received an HIV diagnosis. Designed for newly diagnosed PLHIV in Austria.
• Antiretrovirale Therapie (ART) Beratung Counseling and support for antiretroviral therapy (ART), including treatment option information, medication adherence guidance, and managing HIV under effective therapy. Aimed at people living with HIV in Upper Austria.
• Anti-Diskriminierungsarbeit (Anti-Discrimination Support) Support and advocacy for HIV-positive individuals who experience discrimination in healthcare, employment, or public settings. Serves PLHIV facing stigma across Upper Austria.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 400 participants at annual OÖ Aidstag conferences
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kepler Universitätsklinikum (Med Campus III)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocation of the HIV-Ambulanz (HIV outpatient clinic) in Linz. Medical referral partner for HIV treatment services.
• Aidshilfen ÖsterreichscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of Austrian AIDS organizations. Joint campaigns like #einfachtesten, Positiv Arbeiten, and shared resources.
• ÖH der Johannes Kepler Universität LinzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent union partnership for campus HIV testing during European Testing Week.
• ÖH der Kunstuniversität LinzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent union partnership for campus HIV testing during European Testing Week.
• HOSI Linz (Homosexuelle Initiative Linz)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGBTQ+ organization partner. Regular donations (€120) and co-hosting of events like Infoabend and Pub Quiz.
• Grünen Andersrum OÖminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLGBTQ+ political group that donated €500 to the organization.
• Gilead Sciences GesmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmaceutical sponsor for video production and events like 'All about HIV' video series.
• GSK | ViiV HealthcareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmaceutical company sponsor for educational videos and the Positive Buddys initiative.
• MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmaceutical sponsor for video content on HIV.
• World Health Organization / UNAIDSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlignment with UNAIDS global goals to end AIDS by 2030. Supports World AIDS Day and Zero Discrimination Day initiatives.
• Rainbow City LinzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent supporter for Turteln am Taubenmarkt public awareness event.
• Bruckner Orchester LinzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber music series 'Mosaik' donates concert proceeds to the organization (2020, 2022).
• Deutsche Aidshilfe (German AIDS Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the Positive Buddys project, with Heike Gronski providing guidance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Checkpoint Vienna: Austrian community-based HIV/STI testing center targeting key populations, including MSM. Directly comparable to AIDSHILFE OBERÖSTERREICH's testing and counseling services in a different region.
• Deutsche Aidshilfe: German national AIDS federation and direct collaborator on the Positive Buddys project. Comparable non-profit structure delivering HIV testing, counseling, and advocacy in Germany.
• Aidshilfen Österreichs: National umbrella network of Austrian AIDS organizations that AIDSHILFE OBERÖSTERREICH belongs to. Operates joint campaigns (#einfachtesten, Positiv Arbeiten) and coordinates nationwide advocacy and prevention services.
• Aids Hilfe Wien: AIDS service organization serving Vienna, the largest Austrian counterpart in the same federal-network model. Offers testing, counseling, and PLHIV support services with overlapping programmatic approach.

Broad incumbents

• UNAIDS: UN-led global AIDS coordinating body of which AIDSHILFE OBERÖSTERREICH is a recognized partner. Shapes the policy and funding environment the organization operates within.
• Österreichische AIDS Gesellschaft (ÖAG): Austrian medical professional society for HIV physicians. Provides medical guidelines and physician education — adjacent to AIDSHILFE OBERÖSTERREICH's medical-professional webinars (#LUSTAUFREDEN).

Others

• Gilead Sciences: Major HIV therapy manufacturer that sponsors AIDSHILFE OBERÖSTERREICH's educational videos and events. Ecosystem participant whose commercial priorities directly shape program funding.
• ViiV Healthcare: HIV-specialty pharmaceutical company (GSK-owned) that sponsors the Positive Buddys initiative. Comparable ecosystem role to Gilead in funding HIV community education and support programs.

Emerging players

• HOSI Linz (Homosexuelle Initiative Linz): Local LGBTQ+ rights organization that co-hosts events and donates annually to AIDSHILFE OBERÖSTERREICH. Addresses overlapping but broader queer-health and rights concerns in the same regional catchment.

Regional players

• Schwulenberatung Berlin: Major LGBTQ+ counseling and community-services organization in Germany offering HIV/STI testing and sexual health support. Operates comparable service mix in a different country.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@aidshilfeooe
• Facebookfacebook.com/AidshilfeOberoesterreich
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aidshilfe-ober%C3%B6sterreich
• Instagraminstagram.com/aidshilfeooe

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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