Long Night of Research 2026 | Microchips – Invisible but indispensable: Infineon Austria opens its “big world of small things” in Linz, Graz and Klagenfurt

Business & Financial Press

Apr 16, 2026
  • Infineon Austria demonstrates across three federal states and at its locations in Linz, Graz and Klagenfurt how microchips make life easier, safer and more sustainable. 
  • From safe mobility and smart robots to intelligent healthcare devices and working in a cleanroom, visitors can explore, test and marvel at more than 20 stations.
  • With children’s workshops and hands-on demonstrations, technology becomes tangible for the whole family.

Linz, Graz, Klagenfurt, April 16, 2026 – The Long Night of Research is Austria’s largest event for science, research and innovation and will take place on April 24, 2026. With more than 3,000 program items across Austria and free admission, the event offers insights into the world of today’s and tomorrow’s technology. As Austria’s most research-intensive company, Infineon Austria is opening its doors at three locations in Linz, Graz and Klagenfurt to the big world of very small microchips. Almost nothing works without them – and almost everything with them. Whether in cars, trains, household appliances, smartphones or robots, microchips are key components that make our lives easier, safer and more environmentally friendly. From interactive applications to special children’s programs, there is something to discover for every age group.

Linz: Radar technology and safe driving in cars and trains

At Infineon in Linz on Donaufeldstraße, visitors can take a look behind the scenes of one of the world’s largest high-frequency laboratories. The focus is on radar technology, which makes the invisible visible – for example in driver assistance systems, parking aids or emergency braking systems. For young researchers, there are numerous hands-on stations, ranging from rides with small radar toy cars to soldering circuits and programming toy trains. Technology is made accessible here through playful learning.

Further information on the stations: Long Night of Research Linz

Graz: Smart robots and exclusive lab tours

Infineon in Graz invites visitors to Metahofgasse for an exciting journey of discovery. For the first time, the doors to the new ultra-wideband laboratory will be opened. Ultra-wideband is a radio technology that can detect distances and even the tiniest movements with great precision. For example, it can reliably determine whether people are inside a vehicle – even if they are barely moving. This is crucial for detecting children left in cars and preventing accidents.

Another highlight is the testing laboratory, where tiny microchips are thoroughly tested before being used in countless applications. This year, there is also a strong focus on robotics and digital health: smart robots demonstrate how digitalization can simplify everyday medical work and enable diagnostics via smartphone.

A special highlight awaits visitors at Lendhafen with an e-kart. Guests can learn how electric drive technology is shaping the mobility of the future while conserving resources. In addition, at 7:30 p.m. there will be a science talk with Stefan Rohringer, Head of Research and Development Centers at Infineon in Austria, on the topic “Mobility of the Future: What Infrastructure Is Still Missing.”

Further information on the stations: Long Night of Research Graz

Klagenfurt: Cleanroom experience – super clean, super small, super thin

At the Lakeside Science & Technology Park in Klagenfurt, visitors gain insights into how chips are manufactured. Guests can try on the special cleanroom clothing worn by production employees, experience the sensation of an air shower – which removes dust from clothing and skin – and learn more about the highly precise processes in a cleanroom. This is where ultra-thin chips are produced, up to four times thinner than a human hair. Various exhibits illustrate how chips are used in cars or in an increasingly connected world, the Internet of Things.

Infineon Austria’s participation in the Long Night of Research 2026 offers all visitors a unique opportunity to experience technology and innovation up close and immerse themselves in the world of microelectronics – invisible in everyday life, yet indispensable.

Further information on the stations: Long Night of Research Klagenfurt

The Long Night of Research 2026

Friday, April 24, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Admission is free

Infineon Graz – Metahofgasse 16, courtyard, 8020 Graz

Infineon Linz – Donaufeldstraße 5, 4040 Linz

Infineon Klagenfurt – Lakeside B11, 1st floor, 9020 Klagenfurt

All further information and details about the Long Night of Research 2026 as well as the full program are available at: https://langenachtderforschung.at/

About Infineon Austria

Infineon Technologies Austria AG is a subsidiary of Infineon Technologies AG, a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Semiconductors are essential for mastering the energy-related challenges of our time and helping to shape the digital transformation. Infineon's microelectronics drive decarbonization and digitalization and enable groundbreaking solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility as well as a smart and secure IoT.

Infineon Austria pools competencies for research and development, production as well as global business responsibility. The head office is in Villach, with further branches in Graz, Klagenfurt, Linz, Innsbruck and Vienna. With 5,787 employees (including around 2,500 in research and development) from 80 nations, the company generated revenue of EUR 4.7 billion in the 2025 fiscal year (ending 30 September). With research expenditure of 721 million euros, Infineon Austria is the strongest research company in Austria.

Further information at www.infineon.com/austria

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Infineon Linz: Soldering small circuits

Infineon Linz: Soldering small circuits

For the youngest researchers, there are numerous hands-on stations, such as soldering electronic circuits. Copyright: Infineon

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Infineon Graz: Smart robots

Infineon Graz: Smart robots

Smart robots demonstrate how digitalization simplifies everyday medical practice and, for example, makes diagnoses possible via smartphone. Copyright: Infineon

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