The Upper Austrian cluster of mechatronics (The term is derived from Mechanics & Electronics) is a collaboration platform for corporations from the fields of mechanical engineering, plant-design, component manufacturing and R&D institutes.

The aim of the Oekoenergie Cluster (OEC) is to foster innovation and competitiveness of green-energy related businesses and thereby to contribute to a positive market trend in the field of renewable energies.

The Automotive Cluster (AC) is an inter-branch network consisting of companies and R&D bodies working in the field of road vehicles. These are defined as being cars, trucks, special vehicles and motorcycles. 

As one of the largest independent research centers in Austria in the field of software, Software Competence Center Hagenberg (SCCH) plays a harbinger role for software-related technological research and development trends.