STEIRISCHE WIRTSCHAFTSFORDERUNGSGESELLSCHAFT MBH

The Steirische Wirtschaftsförderung (SFG), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Province of Styria, positions itself as an initiator, supporter and promoter of the more than 60,000 companies in the province. The portfolio of activities includes promotion campaigns focusing on business start-ups, innovation, growth and further education as well as various financing programs with a focus on SMEs increasing entrepreneurial equity. Other tasks include location and theme development, company settlements and networking between business and science. In addition to monetary resources, we provide expertise and coaching for our clients. Styria has 25 of Austria’s 42 competence centers and one of the highest R&D ratios in Europe. In addition, the Styrian cluster and network strategy is considered an international brand of success.