Technische Akademie

What Technische Akademie does

Technische Akademie (legal entity: Technische Ausbildungs GmbH) is a private vocational training provider headquartered in Sankt Andrä, Carinthia, Austria, founded in its current form in 2007 when four long-term employees and trainers (Manfred Vallant, Claus Marx, Manfred Stippich, Manfred Koller) executed a management buyout of the predecessor Elmont Akademie. The company operates an inter-company training consortium (Ausbildungsverbund) model serving industrial partner companies in Carinthia, ranging from regional SMEs to large international corporations including Infineon Technologies Austria, Flextronics International, Mahle Filtersysteme Austria, Mondi Frantschach, and Lindner Recyclingtech. It is the first private-law institution in Austria certified under BAG §30 to deliver inter-company apprenticeship training across 16 different technical occupational profiles spanning Electrical Technology, Metal Technology, Mechatronics, and Process Technology.

The training infrastructure comprises approximately 500 m² of facility space at St. Andrä plus a second site at Campo Villach (opened 2026), equipped with CNC machines (5-axis, EMCO, DMG with Siemens 828 control), a Mitsubishi industrial robot, a humanoid Pepper robot, a plasma cutting system, laser engraving, 3D printers, and a dedicated Industry 4.0 mini production plant installed in 2017. Beyond technical apprenticeship training, the company offers supplementary qualification courses (MAG welding, combined forklift/crane operation, PLC/SPS Siemens S7 programming, first aid, financial education EFDL, personal development), serves as the official Skills Austria mechatronics competition training center (state champions 2012 and 2018, runner-up 2022, WorldSkills 2013), operates the Technic Adventure Kids Camp youth summer program, and provides inter-company training for unemployed youth referred by the AMS Kärnten public employment service.

Revenue is generated through individually quoted course fees, partner-company consortium fees for inter-company apprenticeship training, and AMS-funded programs for unemployed youth. Distribution is regional (Carinthia/Austria), primarily direct B2B sales to industrial partners with public-sector referrals via AMS. The company has trained over 1,000 apprentices to qualified specialist status and recorded over 3,000 course participations by 2022, with 360 course participations in the most recent reporting year; it operates with approximately 8 employees and holds Ö-Cert and ISO 21001 quality certifications alongside the BGF-Gütesiegel 2024-2026 workplace health award.

Name

Technische Akademie

Legal name

Technische Ausbildungs GmbH

Website

https://technische-akademie.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Technische Akademie is a private Carinthian vocational training provider operating Austria's first BAG §30-certified inter-company apprenticeship consortium across 16 technical trades (Electrical, Metal, Mechatronics, Process), serving industrial partner companies such as Infineon and Flextronics with CNC, robotics, and Industry 4.0 infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Mechatronics Systems & Integration (EDAOAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technology & Software (EDABALAZ), Electronics Technician Training (Analog/Digital) (EDAOABAG), CNC Plasma/Laser Cutting & Automated Fabrication Training (EDAOADAH), Sheet Metal Fabrication & Light-Gauge Metalwork Training (EDAOADAD)

Keywords

• Vocational apprenticeship training
• Technical education services
• Mechatronics training programs
• Inter-company apprenticeship consortium
• Adult continuing education courses

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Andrä

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Training Services: The company provides inter-company vocational training for apprentices. Partner companies pay for specialized training services that complement their own in-house training. The Technische Akademie covers costs and returns from the apprenticeship training, with partner companies refinancing through the increased productivity of apprentices in their 3rd and 4th year.
2. Additional Qualification Courses: The company offers various courses including forklift and crane operator training, welding courses, first aid courses, personality training, financial education, and LAP preparation courses. Pricing is handled individually based on course duration and scope.
3. Training Center Services: Training center for mechatronics competitions including preparation for state, European, and world championships. Services also include summer camps for youth (Technic Adventure Kids Camp).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Technische Akademie (legal entity: Technische Ausbildungs GmbH) is an inter-company vocational training provider that delivers apprenticeship training for industrial partner companies in 16 certified technical occupational profiles spanning electrical engineering, metal technology, mechatronics, and process technology. The academy complements the in-house training of partner companies by providing specialized instruction using modern equipment including CNC machines, industrial robots, and an Industry 4.0 mini production plant, and also offers supplementary qualification courses (welding, forklift/crane operation, robotics, PLC programming, financial education, personality development) as well as youth summer camps and Mechatronics competition training.

Product overview

Technische Akademie is a vocational training and education provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of apprenticeship training programs and continuing education courses. The organization provides inter-company vocational training (überbetriebliche Ausbildung) in 16 different technical professions across four main trades: Electrical Technology, Metal Technology, Mechatronics, and Process Technology. Training programs include specialized vocational qualifications (Fachkraft Ausbildungen) with modular structures aligned to Austrian apprenticeship standards, as well as exam preparation courses (LAP-Vorbereitungskurse) for final apprenticeship examinations. Beyond technical training, the academy offers supplementary qualification courses including metal active gas welding (MAG), combined forklift and crane operation, personal development training, financial education (EFDL), robotics fundamentals, electronics, first aid, and SPS/PLC programming. The organization also operates a summer camp program (Technic Adventure Kids Camp) for youth and serves as a Mechatronics competition training center. All offerings can be customized for partner companies through inter-company training cooperatives (Ausbildungsverbund).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vocational Training as Specialist in Mechatronics (Ausbildung zur Fachkraft im Bereich Mechatronik) Inter-company vocational training program where apprentices assemble mechanical, electromechanical, electrical, and electronic components into mechatronic systems, delivered at academy facilities in St. Andrä and Villach for partner company apprentices and AMS-referred trainees.
• Vocational Training as Specialist in Metal Technology (Ausbildung zur Fachkraft im Bereich Metalltechnik) Inter-company vocational training where metal technology professionals learn to maintain, repair, and assemble machines and systems and commission them for operation, including machine construction, metal fabrication, steel construction, welding, and machining.
• Vocational Training as Specialist in Electrical Engineering (Ausbildung zur Fachkraft im Bereich Elektrotechnik) Inter-company vocational training where electrical engineering professionals mount, install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, machines, and devices, including electro- and building technology, plant and operations technology, and automation and process control technology.
• Vocational Training as Specialist in Process Technology (Ausbildung zur Fachkraft im Bereich Prozesstechnik) Inter-company vocational training where process technicians monitor and operate production systems, manage workflows, troubleshoot, and prepare equipment and materials for production processes.
• Apprenticeship Final Exam Preparation - Mechatronics (LAP-Vorbereitungskurs Mechatronik) Preparation course for the Austrian Lehrabschlussprüfung (final apprenticeship examination) in Mechatronics covering automation technology modules, targeted at apprentices approaching the end of their training.
• Apprenticeship Final Exam Preparation - Metal Technology (LAP-Vorbereitungskurs Metalltechnik) Preparation course for the final apprenticeship examination in Metallurgy covering machine construction, metal fabrication, steel construction, welding, and machining technology.
• Apprenticeship Final Exam Preparation - Electrical Engineering (LAP-Vorbereitungskurs Elektrotechnik) Final exam preparation for electricians covering Electro- and Building Technology, Plant and Operations Technology, and Automation and Process Control Technology.
• Apprenticeship Final Exam Preparation - Process Technology (LAP-Vorbereitungskurs Prozesstechnik) Theoretical and practical examination preparation for the Process Technology final apprenticeship exam.
• Metal Active Gas Welding Course (MAG-Schweißkurs) 77-hour Metal Active Gas welding course covering safety regulations, MAG plant setup, welding parameters, and practical exercises in various welding positions with theoretical and practical instruction.
• Combined Forklift and Crane Operator Training (Kombinationsausbildung Kran- und Staplerführer_in) 32-hour combined training course qualifying participants to operate forklift trucks and ground-controlled overhead and portal cranes up to 30 tons, including examination and certificate issuance.
• Personal Development Training for Apprentices (Persönlichkeitstraining für Lehrlinge) Personal development training for apprentices covering professional role transition, personal competencies, social responsibility, teamwork, communication, conflict resolution, and health management.
• Euro Finance Driving License - Financial Education for Youth (EFDL-Finanzbildung für Jugendliche) Financial education program for youth covering investment, financing, and insurance topics, available at three performance levels of 12, 24, or 36 financial topics, including examination and certificate.
• Mechatronics Competition Training Center (Trainingscenter für Mechatronikwettbewerbe) Training program preparing apprentices for regional Carinthian, Austrian state (Skills Austria), European, and WorldSkills championships in Mechatronics, with training units and contents assembled specifically for each team.
• Technic Adventure Kids Camp (TAK-Sommercamp) Holiday program for children and teenagers featuring hands-on technical projects, workshops, and recreational activities focused on engineering and technology education.
• First Aid Course (Erste-Hilfe-Kurs) First aid course covering life-saving emergency measures, safety, rescue from acute danger, and care until emergency services arrive.
• Robotics Fundamentals Course (Robotik-Grundkurs) Robotics fundamentals course where apprentices develop motion programs, refine gripper operations, and create automated workflows using industrial robots.
• Electronics Training Program (Elektronik-Ausbildung) Electronics training program covering LED circuits, transistors, circuit construction, and soldering PCBs with practical hands-on exercises.
• PLC Programming Course - Siemens Simatic S7 (SPS-Kurs) PLC programming course covering Siemens Simatic S7, structured programming, system and user function blocks, sequence programming, and frequency converters, delivered over three weekends.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1000 apprentices trained as qualified specialists by 2022
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

45 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Infineon Technologies Austria AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor technology company and key partner in the inter-company training consortium. Their apprentices have won national championships in mechatronics through the academy's training program.
• PMS Elektro- und Automationstechnik GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company in the training consortium specializing in electrical and automation technology. Cooperates in youth camps.
• Mondi Frantschach GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPackaging and paper manufacturer participating in electronics training and summer camp programs for youth.
• Flextronics International LTDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational electronics manufacturing company. Their apprentices achieved 2nd place at Austrian Mechatronics Championships and qualified for European Championships.
• Arbeitsmarktservice Kärnten (AMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarinthian Public Employment Service that refers unemployed youth for inter-company training programs. Academy operates as employer during training period.
• Stadtgemeinde St. AndräminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality hosting the academy's headquarters in the Lavanttal region of Carinthia.
• SST Stahl GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteel construction company partner in the training consortium.
• Mahle Filtersysteme Austria GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive supplier partner in the training consortium.
• SILVER STAR Stahlbau GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteel construction company partner in the training consortium.
• Lindner Recyclingtech GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecycling technology manufacturer. Partners in training and electronics education programs.
• Offner Johann GesmbH & Co KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood industry company. Conducted SPS training courses for apprentices at academy facilities.
• WS Elektromanagement GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectrical management company. Cooperates in summer camps and electronics training programs.
• Verein Lavanttaler WirtschaftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic association in Lavanttal. Partner in summer camp programs and GLS & CSRD coaching network project.
• Sportbau Krainz GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports construction company participating in youth summer camp programs.
• Land KärntencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState of Carinthia government supporting youth programs and training initiatives.
• Verein der Lavanttaler Wirtschaft (GLS & CSRD Coachingnetzwerk)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project for GLS & CSRD coaching network. Academy serves as education provider for sustainability training for companies affected by CSRD reporting requirements starting 2025/2026.
• ABC Service & Produktion GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing partner in the training consortium.
• Omya GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial manufacturing partner in the training consortium.
• Tubex Tubenfabrik Wolfsberg GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTube manufacturing company. Cooperates in summer camps and electronics training programs.
• Kostmann GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetal manufacturing partner in the training consortium.
• Schwing GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing company whose apprentices participated in robotics basic course at the academy.
• Himmelberger Zeughammerwerk Leonhard Müller & Söhne GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetalworking company whose apprentices participated in robotics basic course at the academy.
• Johann Offner UnternehmensgruppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood industry group whose apprentices completed SPS programming course at academy facilities.
• Fischer Edelstahlrohre Austria GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStainless steel pipe manufacturer partner in the training consortium.
• Knauf Ceiling Solutions Deckensysteme GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding materials company partner in the training consortium.
• Elin GmbH & Co KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectrical engineering company partner in the training consortium.
• Stugeba Mobile Raumsysteme GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile space system company partner in the training consortium.
• Hermes Schleifmittel Ges.m.b.H. & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbrasives company partner in the training consortium.
• Bifrangi GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetal forging company partner in the training consortium.
• HPC Produktions GmbH (Hellmerich Precision Components)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrecision components manufacturer partner in the training consortium.
• Starmann Group GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing group partner in the training consortium.
• Stora Enso WP Bad St. Leonhard GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWood products company partner in the training consortium.
• Reinhard Eder Blechbau Ges.m.b.H.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheet metal construction company partner in the training consortium.
• HERMES PHARMA Ges.m.b.H.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical company partner in the training consortium.
• TECCON Konstruktionen GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction engineering company partner in the training consortium.
• TILLY Holzindustrie Gesellschaft m.b.HminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWood industry company partner in the training consortium.
• Nittoku Europe GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing company whose apprentices participate in electronics training programs.
• NCA Container-und Anlagenbau GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContainer and plant construction company partner in the training consortium.
• KLH Massivholz GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolid wood construction company partner in the training consortium.
• MBM Metallbau Mörtl GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetal construction company partner in the training consortium.
• Austrian Power Grid AG (APG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian electricity transmission system operator partner in the training consortium.
• I. & H. Mahkovec GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing company partner in the training consortium.
• Bildungsland KärntencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarinthian education network that cooperates with the academy on various training programs.
• Thomas Hatzenbichler Agro-Technik GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural technology company partner in the training consortium.
• Kärntner ArbeitsstiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarinthian Employment Foundation providing support for inter-company training initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DEKRA Akademie Austria: Austrian arm of the global DEKRA certification group, offering technical and safety-related vocational training courses directly comparable to Technische Akademie's welding, crane, forklift and electrical safety curricula.
• WIFI Österreich (Wirtschaftsförderungsinstitut): Austria's largest adult-education and corporate training provider, run by the Austrian Economic Chambers; offers a similarly broad portfolio of vocational and industry-specific courses for apprentices and employees across multiple trades, making it the closest direct counterpart to Technische Akademie's B2B training model.
• ibis acam Bildungs GmbH: Austrian vocational training provider delivering apprenticeship and adult-education programs across technical and business disciplines; comparable business model focused on industry-aligned training and certification preparation.
• bfi Österreich (Berufsförderungsinstitut): Major Austrian adult-education and vocational training organization with deep cooperation ties to AMS and regional governments, directly comparable to Technische Akademie in serving unemployed-youth integration and industry-specific apprenticeship/skills training.
• Festo Didactic SE: Global leader in industrial automation and mechatronics training equipment and learning solutions, with a strong focus on Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 curricula; directly comparable to Technische Akademie's robotics, CNC and mechatronics training focus.
• TÜV Austria Akademie: Austrian division of TÜV Austria providing technical certification and vocational training in safety, electrical, mechanical and process engineering; closest direct peer for industry-recognized technical certifications and corporate upskilling in DACH.
• Siemens Industry Training (Siemens Technik Akademie / SCE): Siemens' industry-education arm offers vocational training in automation, PLC (including SIMATIC S7), mechatronics and digitalization, mirroring Technische Akademie's SPS, robotics and Industry 4.0 course portfolio and enterprise-customer base.

Broad incumbents

• FH Technikum Wien: Austria's largest purely technical University of Applied Sciences, offering degree programs in mechatronics, electrical and industrial engineering; a broader incumbent serving overlapping subject matter and the same regional talent pool, though at higher-education rather than vocational-apprenticeship level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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