Contact Us INTERNATIONALISATION CENTER STYRIA
We support you in developing international investment and technology projects and implementing them successfully!
Karin Hölbling | Project “Fit 4 Global Projects”
With DiGEM, we are making Styrian export business more crisis-resilient and internationally competitive.
Alexandra Kohrgruber, Lisa-Maria Katholnig & Abigail Garcia | DiGEM project
Styria has a lot to offer—far beyond its borders. We support our companies in leveraging their strengths internationally: with orientation, the right contacts, and personal guidance on the path into new markets.
Daniela Guß & Karl Hartleb | Management
Digital health solutions need access to healthcare providers, technology partners, and new markets. We connect Styrian companies with relevant stakeholders so that international collaborations can emerge from their expertise.
Karin Hölbling, Simone Jelitzka-Kahlen & Christina Rupp | TIGER project
We take time for our local businesses and clarify the eligibility for funding of export projects in personal meetings. We also provide information on all updates, such as the funding account on the “go-international” website.
Marion Kikinger & Clara Lenz | Funding advisors
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Our experts provide you with reliable advice on all questions relating to internationalisation.
Information
Are you looking for quick country information, want to discuss an export topic in person, or get targeted insights at an event? At ICS, you’ll find the access point that matches your question and your current information needs.
Networks and Contacts
Build international business contacts with us and gain access to international network structures, country and industry expertise, as well as contact persons in target markets.
Qualification
If you want to grow internationally, you need knowledge that fits your role and is available at the right time. Choose the path that will move you forward now: hands-on training with expert exchange or concise export knowledge for immediate reference.
Funding
Would you like to enter new international markets, expand your export activities, or finance an international project? Funding can make key steps easier—what matters is that the program, timing, and project are aligned. Find the path to the right support here.
What is currently shaping international markets
Current trends and developments at a glance
International Skilled Workers and Students
International skilled workers and students open up new avenues for companies to build know-how, secure growth, and strengthen global connections.
E-Health
Digital health solutions combine medical expertise with new technologies. This creates international opportunities for innovative products, services, and collaborations.
Circular Economy
Resource efficiency, sustainable production models, and circular solutions are gaining importance worldwide – creating new markets for Styrian technologies and competencies.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is transforming processes, products, and business models. For companies, new opportunities arise to work more efficiently and expand their international competitiveness.
United Nations tenders
Under the focus topic “Styria goes UNO”, ICS supports Styrian companies in gaining initial access to the UN procurement market. We put the initiative into context, highlight relevant information sources, and explain possible next steps. Depending on the question, we involve suitable partners and specialist bodies.
Public Procurement
Public procurement opens up a large and diverse sales market. Public contracting authorities are important buyers, particularly in the fields of energy, transport, defense, IT, and healthcare.
Security & Defence
Security- and defence-related markets are gaining significant importance across Europe. This is creating new business fields for Styrian industrial and technology companies – ranging from specialized supply solutions to technologies with dual-use potential.
International tenders
Public institutions and international organisations award contracts worldwide for products, services, construction projects and consulting. For Styrian companies, this can create new business opportunities, valuable references and access to international markets.
Industries
Choose your industry and find out which international topics we are focusing on for you – and who your direct contact person at ICS is.
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Frequently asked questions
We are the ICS Internationalisation Center Styria—the central point of contact for Styrian companies on questions of export and internationalisation. We combine personal consulting, market information, funding know-how, qualification offers, and international networks. ICS is an initiative of the Styrian Chamber of Commerce, the Province of Styria/SFG, and the Styrian Federation of Austrian Industries, and a sales partner of AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA.
We support Styrian companies in different phases of their internationalisation: from SMEs with initial export plans to internationally experienced industrial companies that want to open up new markets or further develop existing international activities. Start-ups and scale-ups with international growth potential can also contact us.
We advise companies on preparing export projects, selecting and developing international markets, and on funding and financing questions. In addition, we offer events, qualification offers, delegation trips, market information, international business contacts, and support for selected international projects.
It starts with a personal initial consultation. Together with you, we clarify where your company currently stands, which international goals you are pursuing, and what support you need. We then recommend suitable next steps—such as consulting, a funding review, an event, a market programme, or referral to specialised partners.
Yes. We not only support companies entering export, but also export-experienced businesses with international expansion, market diversification, and the development of new regions. Our support ranges from market information and funding consulting to delegation trips, partner searches, and international projects.
Depending on the company, project, and target market, different funding programmes may be considered. We inform you about suitable options, support an initial assessment, and, if needed, refer you to the responsible funding bodies. Whether funding is possible and in what amount depends on the respective programme and the specific requirements.
We support Styrian companies in finding their orientation in international markets and regularly set priorities on selected countries and regions. Depending on the market, we offer information, consulting, events, business missions, delegation trips, and international contacts.
Yes. As a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the consulting services and most of our services are available to you free of charge.
