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ICS connects regional proximity with international structures. As a regional partner in the Enterprise Europe Network and in cooperation with AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA, we open up access for Styrian companies to international network structures, country and industry expertise, as well as contact persons in target markets.
Building international contacts with a clear strategy
The right contacts can turn a market opportunity into a concrete conversation, and a conversation into a solid business relationship. Through ICS, Styrian companies gain access to international networks, digital cooperation platforms, prepared B2B meetings, as well as delegation and trade missions.
What matters is finding the right approach for your plans: a targeted search for cooperation partners, prepared B2B meetings, an exchange with international guests in Styria, or personal contacts in the target market. We help you determine the next step.
International business starts with the right contacts. We bring Styrian companies together with people who know the markets, open doors, and make new business opportunities possible.
Daniela Guß, Authorized Officer
In international business, who you reach matters
An interesting target market alone doesn’t lead to new orders. What matters is engaging with the people who fit your plans: potential customers, sales and cooperation partners, technology providers, or local multipliers.
But not every search requires the same approach. Sometimes an international network is the best starting point. Sometimes a digital cooperation profile delivers the decisive match. And sometimes trust only develops through a personal conversation or an on-site visit.
ICS brings together different paths to international contact-building. This allows you to choose more precisely where to gain visibility, who to meet, and which format will advance your plans most effectively.
Which path to contacts suits your goal?
Choose the path to contacts that fits your goal and the current stage of your international venture.
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Are you looking for international cooperation partners, want to drive innovation, or want to build new business relationships in Europe and beyond?
The Enterprise Europe Network connects companies with a cross-border network of business, research, and innovation.
ICS is your regional gateway to the EEN. We help you sharpen your cooperation goal, make use of suitable network offerings, and initiate promising international contacts.
Expert consulting – directly accessible
Our expert reliably advises you on all questions related to this topic.
Christina Rupp
EU Project Management
Online marketplace for finding business partners
Would you like to search for international partners independent of an event date? The online marketplace connects concrete offers and requests – from sales and supply chains to technology and project cooperation.
Structured profiles help you quickly identify which companies are a good professional and strategic fit for your plans. ICS supports you in finding relevant cooperation opportunities and formulating your own offer so that it is understood internationally.
Expert consulting – directly accessible
Our expert reliably advises you on all questions related to this topic.
Michaela Ahlgrimm-Siess
EU Project Management
HTH Styria B2B events and matchmaking
Don’t want to leave finding potential business partners to chance? At B2B events and matchmaking formats, you meet companies in pre-arranged one-on-one meetings – digitally, on-site, or alongside international trade events.
The meetings are based on specific interests and cooperation goals. This way, you use your time efficiently, test compatibility through direct exchange, and build a solid foundation for the next steps.
Expert consulting – directly accessible
Our expert reliably advises you on all questions related to this topic.
Karin Hölbling
Head of EU Projects
Delegation and trade missions
Would you like to not just analyze a market, but experience it in person? Delegation and trade missions combine market information with company visits, conversations with local decision-makers, and direct insights into the business environment.
On-site visits allow you to verify market assumptions, build relationships, and assess business opportunities more realistically. ICS develops and accompanies selected trips for Styrian companies, creating access that would often be difficult to achieve alone.
Expert consulting – directly accessible
Our expert reliably advises you on all questions related to this topic.
Daniela Guss
Authorized Signatory
AußenwirtschaftsCenter worldwide
Are you planning to enter an international market, looking for business contacts, or need support with specific challenges on-site?
With the AußenwirtschaftsCenter offices of AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA, you have a strong worldwide network with local market knowledge and direct access to the respective markets.
ICS connects you with the right contact persons and opens up access to this international network.
Expert consulting – directly accessible
Our expert reliably advises you on all questions related to this topic.
Sandra Tanos
Senior Project Management | Export Consulting
International contacts also arise in Styria
Not every new business relationship begins with a trip abroad. ICS hosts industry-specific delegations from international markets and arranges contacts with Styrian companies. Company visits and personal conversations offer the opportunity to present solutions, explore shared interests, and initiate cooperation.
05. November 2026 – 06. November 2026 
Singapur 
Let’s find the right approach for your plans
Do you know which contacts you’re looking for but aren’t yet sure which format fits best? Tell us about your target market, your offering, and the partnership you’re seeking. We’ll assess your plans and show you which network path will help you move forward most effectively.
Michaela Ahlgrimm-Siess
EU Project Management
Karin Hölbling
Head of EU Projects
Christina Rupp
EU Project Management
Frequently asked questions
The right path depends on who you’re looking for and how concrete your plans are. The Enterprise Europe Network is suited for strategic cooperation. Online marketplaces enable ongoing profile searches. B2B matchmaking creates prepared one-on-one meetings, while delegation and trade missions provide personal contacts directly in the target market.
Your target market, the desired type of partnership, and the stage of your plans are decisive. ICS helps Styrian companies choose the right approach between networks, platforms, organized B2B meetings, and personal market visits.
On an online marketplace, you research or publish structured cooperation profiles independent of any appointment. In B2B matchmaking, meetings are prepared for a specific period or event and arranged directly between suitable participants.
The Enterprise Europe Network is based in Europe and also works with partner organizations in other international markets. We’ll clarify with you which regions and cooperation opportunities are available for your plans based on your specific search goal.
The trips are aimed at companies that want to get to know a market in person, build local contacts, or test existing market assumptions through direct conversations. Target markets, industry focus, program, and participation requirements vary by trip.
Yes. Depending on the format, ICS helps sharpen your contact goal, select suitable offerings, formulate cooperation profiles clearly, or prepare conversations and market visits.
Yes. ICS hosts incoming delegations from international markets. If the industry and visit program align, this can lead to contacts and company visits in Styria.