Vienna Institute for Global Studies
The Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS) is an independent, interdisciplinary research center based in Vienna, Austria. The Institute focuses on three primary research pillars: entrepreneurial ecosystems, international relations and geopolitics, and well-being and health.
The Institute is led by Prof. Dr. Zoltan Acs, an internationally recognized scholar in entrepreneurship and global development, whose leadership reflects VIGS’s commitment to academic excellence and impactful research.
The Vienna Institute for Global Studies is committed to shaping the next 25 years through research that addresses real-world challenges and long-term transformations. By linking knowledge with action, the Institute helps societies respond to change with clarity and purpose. #TheNext25 is our commitment to research that makes a difference—now and for the future.
Organized events
Past
- When Will the Lights Go Out in Europe? ·
- Next 25 Global Talks: Europe and the future of the digital platform economy ·
- Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Index Launch - Latin America ·
- Southeast Asia as the new Digital Chessboard in the Age of AI ·
- What will our children eat in 2050? | VIGS Panel Discussion ·
- Tom's Event ·
- Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Index Launch – Danube Region ·
- Middle East Power Dynamics – Abraham Accords Panel Discussion ·
- The Future of Money: How will the world pay in the next 10 years? ·