Contact Us The One-Stop Shop for Styrian Exporters
The ICS Internationalization Center Styria is the central point of contact for Styrian companies looking to export, open up new markets, or develop international projects. From the initial inquiry to concrete implementation, we bundle consulting, market and export knowledge, funding opportunities, and international networks.
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More informationThe Export Service Organization for Styrian Businesses
Internationalization opens up new opportunities – but also presents companies with new markets, rules, and decisions. This is precisely where ICS comes in: We provide orientation, connect the right partners, and support Styrian businesses with bundled expertise on their path abroad.
As a joint initiative of the Styrian Chamber of Commerce, the Province of Styria/Styrian Business Promotion Agency SFG, and the Federation of Austrian Industries Styria, we have combined regional proximity with international reach since 2005. Through the worldwide network of AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA and the Enterprise Europe Network, we open doors to market information, contacts, and cooperation opportunities.
Our aim is clear: companies should more quickly identify which market, which offer, and which next step suits their project.
Our Mission for Styria as a Business Location
We motivate companies to internationalize, support entry into new target regions, promote international projects, and intensify cross-border economic relations.
In doing so, we help to make export opportunities visible, build competencies, and sustainably anchor Styrian companies in international markets.
Regionally Rooted and Globally Connected
Behind ICS is a strong interplay of business, public sector, and international networks. This structure enables short distances within Styria and access to expertise and contacts in many markets worldwide.
Your next international step begins in Styria. Whether it’s an initial export idea, a new target market, or a concrete international project: Bring us your endeavor. Together, we will create clarity and set the next step in motion.
Karl Hartleb, Managing Director of ICS
How We Support
Global Establishment of Styrian Companies
Facilitating market entry into new target regions and participation in international projects
Intensification of contacts in Central and Eastern Europe
Networking of its partners and stakeholders: entrepreneurs, clusters, and public bodies
Motivation of Styrian SMEs for internationalization
Statements from Our Owners
Geopolitical tensions, new trade barriers, and increasing competitive pressure are putting massive strain on our export economy. Especially now, Styria needs more internationalization, not less. ICS is a strategic location factor in this regard: it strengthens our businesses in new markets, secures added value in the region, and is a clear commitment to openness, competitiveness, and the future.
JOSEF HERK, President WKO Styria
Export successes of domestic companies secure jobs in Styria and are a key factor for our prosperity. Every second euro is generated through exports. With the Internationalization Center Styria, we have a unique institution in Austria to support the Styrian export economy. The team does outstanding work and offers businesses the best possible support.
WILLIBALD EHRENHÖFER, Provincial Minister for Economic Affairs
Being internationally visible is essential for a small country. We showcase our vocational training concepts worldwide and, conversely, are increasingly dependent on top talents making Styria their center of life and work. For us as an industry, being visible and successful means being open. Open to new markets, new cooperations – ICS has been supporting domestic companies in precisely this for 20 years.
ALFRED MARCHLER, Vice President IV Styria
International markets have become more complex, dynamic, and political. Successful export strategies therefore require professional guidance and strong networks. ICS combines market know-how with concrete implementation power and, together with the worldwide network of AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA, provides orientation in uncertain times. Our goal is clear: to make Styrian companies more resilient, bolder, and even more globally visible.
JÜRGEN ROTH, Chairman of the ICS Supervisory Board
Expertise that is directly accessible
International markets are opened up by people. At ICS, you will meet experts who bring together countries, industries, funding, networks, and export topics. Find the right contact person or describe your project to us – we will direct your inquiry to the right place.
Marion Kikinger
Export Funding Advisory
Clara Lenz
Senior Project Management
Christina Rupp
EU Project Management
Sandra Tanos
Senior Project Management | Export Consulting
Frequently asked questions
The ICS is the central export service organization for Styrian companies. It offers information, personal consulting, qualification, funding orientation, events, delegation trips, and access to international networks. The goal is to support companies from their export start to opening up new markets and developing international projects.
The offer is aimed at Styrian companies that are exporting for the first time, expanding existing foreign markets, examining new target regions, or wishing to implement international projects. Even an initial, still open question about internationalization is a good starting point for a conversation.
An initial orientation and clarification of your internationalization project are part of the ICS service and are available free of charge to Chamber of Commerce members. Whether costs or funding opportunities apply for further services depends on the respective offer or program and will be clarified transparently in a personal discussion.
ICS helps with the selection and evaluation of suitable markets, provides country and industry knowledge, outlines legal and economic frameworks, and connects companies with experts, partners, and networks in the target country.
You can select a suitable specialist directly via the team and contact page or address your general inquiry to ICS. Your request will then be assigned to the person responsible for the relevant country, industry, or export topic.