Disaster Competence Network Austria

 

Knowledge and technology transfer in the field of crisis and disaster management 

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FKF25 - Fachtagung Katastrophenforschung

Drones and Robotics
September 18-20, 2025, 
Wels (Upper Austria)

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Disaster Competence Network Austria (DCNA) acts as a link between scientific research and practitioners in crisis and disaster management. Through knowledge and technology transfer, findings from basic research are implemented and directed to those interested in security and disaster research in Austria and beyond.

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New project: MEDLOK

New project: MEDLOK

By Isabel Anger, (comments: 0)

MEDLOK deals with the possible distribution of medical devices in crises. The FFG KIRAS project MEDLOK, led by the Graz University of Technology, Institute for Health Care Engineering, aims to create a groundbreaking approach to improving disaster response in the healthcare system and ensuring an efficient supply of life-saving medical technology products.

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New DCNA Project: TRIFFID

By Johanna Zweiger, (comments: 0)

DCNA is part of a new EU-funded project which started on October 1, 2024: TRIFFID will work towards the integration of modern technologies, notably unmanned aerial and ground vehicles (UAV and UGV), in a platform supporting first responders’ search and rescue operations in the aftermath of natural disasters.

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Call for Abstracts and Call for Sessions: Fachtagung Katastrophenforschung 2025

By Johanna Zweiger, (comments: 0)

Scientific abstracts and workshop concepts are currently being accepted for the conference “Disaster Research Meets Practice – Drones and Robotics”. This event for organizations involved in security and safety operations will take place from September 18 to 20, 2025, as part of the RETTER fair in Wels (Upper Austria). The conference is organized by DCNA, the Austrian Road Safety Board (KFV), and the Austrian Federal Fire Brigade Association (ÖBFV).

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