{"id":9458,"date":"2026-08-05T16:02:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T14:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ic-steiermark.at.w02242c6.kasserver.com\/laender\/country-focus-areas\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T14:51:30","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T13:51:30","slug":"country-focus-areas","status":"publish","type":"laender","link":"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/laender\/country-focus-areas\/","title":{"rendered":"Country Focus Areas"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div id=\"standard-header-block_5f68ebc741533a2611b637d403864a31\" class=\"module module-standard-header pt-0 pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"standard-header-top bg-main\">\n                <nav class=\"breadcrumbs mb-4\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/home\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/home.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><span class=\"sr-only\">Home<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/nav>                <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row justify-content-between align-items-lg-end gap-3\">\n                    <div class=\"standard-header-text\">\n                                                    <h1 class=\"\">Our Export Markets in Focus<\/h1>\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor mt-3\"><p>New markets open up new opportunities \u2013 but not every market suits every company. With our country focus areas, we take a targeted look at international markets and regions that offer special economic potential for Styrian companies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"d-flex flex-wrap gap-2 justify-content-lg-end\">\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"logo-bar-block_2439dc56e48ac647b44423481a54cecb\" class=\"module module-logo-bar pt-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            \n                            <div class=\"logos-slider\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"logo-item\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/imfokus_saudi-arabien_rgb-400x135-1.png\" alt=\"Logo In Focus Saudi Arabia\" \/>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"logo-item\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/imfokus_indien.png\" alt=\"Logo In Focus India\" \/>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"logo-item\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/imFokus_Japan-EXPO-Osaka.png\" alt=\"Logo In Focus Japan\" \/>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"logo-item\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/imfokus_westbakan_rgb-400x140-1.png\" alt=\"Logo In Focus Western Balkans\" \/>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"logo-item\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/im-fokus-usa_logo_trans-400x158-1.png\" alt=\"Logo In Focus USA\" \/>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"tab-module-block_46c9bf1ccc0b0a1b58caf6a936c517a1\" class=\"module module-tab-module pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n                            <div class=\"tab-module-header bg-main\">\n                    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row justify-content-between align-items-lg-end gap-4\">\n                        <div class=\"tab-module-header-text\">\n                                                            <h2 class=\"mb-2\">Which international markets are currently in focus?<\/h2>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"editor size-2\"><p>Our current country focus areas bring together markets with special potential for Styrian companies \u2013 providing orientation for new business opportunities, contacts, and the next step toward market entry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"tab-module-nav bg-main mb-4\">\n                    <div class=\"tab-module-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Themenbereiche\">\n                                                    <button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" id=\"tab-module-block_46c9bf1ccc0b0a1b58caf6a936c517a1-tab-0\" class=\"tab-module-tab is-active\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab-module-block_46c9bf1ccc0b0a1b58caf6a936c517a1-panel-0\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                                Saudi Arabia                            <\/button>\n                                                    <button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" id=\"tab-module-block_46c9bf1ccc0b0a1b58caf6a936c517a1-tab-1\" class=\"tab-module-tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab-module-block_46c9bf1ccc0b0a1b58caf6a936c517a1-panel-1\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n                                India                            <\/button>\n                                                    <button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" id=\"tab-module-block_46c9bf1ccc0b0a1b58caf6a936c517a1-tab-2\" class=\"tab-module-tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab-module-block_46c9bf1ccc0b0a1b58caf6a936c517a1-panel-2\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n                                Japan                            <\/button>\n                                                    <button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" id=\"tab-module-block_46c9bf1ccc0b0a1b58caf6a936c517a1-tab-3\" class=\"tab-module-tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab-module-block_46c9bf1ccc0b0a1b58caf6a936c517a1-panel-3\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n                                Western Balkans                            <\/button>\n                                                    <button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" id=\"tab-module-block_46c9bf1ccc0b0a1b58caf6a936c517a1-tab-4\" class=\"tab-module-tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab-module-block_46c9bf1ccc0b0a1b58caf6a936c517a1-panel-4\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n                                USA                            <\/button>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                    <div role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"tab-module-block_46c9bf1ccc0b0a1b58caf6a936c517a1-panel-0\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-module-block_46c9bf1ccc0b0a1b58caf6a936c517a1-tab-0\" class=\"tab-module-panel is-active\" tabindex=\"0\" >\n                        <div class=\"row g-0\">\n                            <div class=\"col-lg-6 tab-module-image\">\n                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"759\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Saudi-Arabien.png\" class=\"tab-module-img\" alt=\"Riyadh skyline\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Saudi-Arabien.png 759w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Saudi-Arabien-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Saudi-Arabien-400x197.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/>                                                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"col-lg-6 tab-module-text bg-grey d-flex flex-column justify-content-center\">\n                                                                    <h2 class=\"mb-4\">Saudi Arabia: Seizing opportunities in a growth market<\/h2>\n                                                                                                                                    <div class=\"editor mb-4\"><p>High levels of investment and ambitious development programs are opening up new prospects for Styrian companies in numerous future-oriented industries. Those looking to tap into Saudi Arabia as an export market need sound market knowledge and the right contacts. The ICS country focus provides orientation and helps assess business opportunities realistically while preparing for a targeted market entry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"btn\">\n                                        <a class=\"d-flex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/laender\/country-focus-areas\/saudi-arabia\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                            Discover Saudi Arabia                                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                                                                                    <div class=\"tab-module-contact bg-dark\">\n                                    <div class=\"row g-0 gy-4 align-items-center\">\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n                                            <div class=\"tab-contact-text\">\n                                                                                            <h2 class=\"mb-2\">Expert consulting \u2013 directly accessible<\/h2>\n                                                                                                                                        <p class=\"text-white\">Our expert reliably advises you on all questions related to this topic.<\/p>\n                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n                                                <div class=\"team-card ps-lg-5\">\n                                                    <div class=\"team-photo\">\n                                                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Daniela-Guss_ICS-hp.jpg\" class=\"team-img\" alt=\"Daniela Gu\u00df, ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Daniela-Guss_ICS-hp.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Daniela-Guss_ICS-hp-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Daniela-Guss_ICS-hp-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Daniela-Guss_ICS-hp-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"team-info d-flex flex-column justify-content-between\">\n                                                        <div>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-name size-2 fw-bold\">Daniela Guss<\/p>\n                                                                                                                                                                                        <p class=\"team-position\">Authorized Signatory<\/p>\n                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        <div>\n                                                            <div class=\"team-contact d-flex flex-column mt-3\">\n                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"tel:+43%20316%20601%20546\">T +43 316 601 546<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"tel:+436648179273\">M +43 664 81 79 273<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"mailto:daniela.guss@ic-steiermark.at\">E daniela.guss@ic-steiermark.at<\/a>\n                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <a class=\"team-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/daniela-guss\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"LinkedIn\">\n                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/linkedin-dark.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                                                <\/a>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                                    <div role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"tab-module-block_46c9bf1ccc0b0a1b58caf6a936c517a1-panel-1\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-module-block_46c9bf1ccc0b0a1b58caf6a936c517a1-tab-1\" class=\"tab-module-panel\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden>\n                        <div class=\"row g-0\">\n                            <div class=\"col-lg-6 tab-module-image\">\n                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"843\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_42942571.jpeg\" class=\"tab-module-img\" alt=\"Taj Mahal in India\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_42942571.jpeg 2400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_42942571-300x266.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_42942571-1024x908.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_42942571-768x681.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_42942571-1536x1363.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_42942571-2048x1817.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_42942571-400x355.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_42942571-800x710.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_42942571-950x843.jpeg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_42942571-1200x1065.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_42942571-1600x1419.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_42942571-1900x1685.jpeg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>                                                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"col-lg-6 tab-module-text bg-grey d-flex flex-column justify-content-center\">\n                                                                    <h2 class=\"mb-4\">India: Harnessing momentum for new export opportunities<\/h2>\n                                                                                                                                    <div class=\"editor mb-4\"><p>Growth, infrastructure investment, and India&#8217;s growing importance as a technology and production hub make it a market with long-term potential. Diverse business opportunities are emerging, especially for specialized companies. The ICS country focus helps companies better understand the export market, find suitable business partners, and develop concrete next steps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"btn\">\n                                        <a class=\"d-flex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/laender\/country-focus-areas\/india\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                            Discover India                                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                                                                                    <div class=\"tab-module-contact bg-dark\">\n                                    <div class=\"row g-0 gy-4 align-items-center\">\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n                                            <div class=\"tab-contact-text\">\n                                                                                            <h2 class=\"mb-2\">Expert consulting \u2013 directly accessible<\/h2>\n                                                                                                                                        <p class=\"text-white\">Our expert reliably advises you on all questions related to this topic.<\/p>\n                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n                                                <div class=\"team-card ps-lg-5\">\n                                                    <div class=\"team-photo\">\n                                                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CL_Clara-Lenz_hp.jpg\" class=\"team-img\" alt=\"Clara Lenz, ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CL_Clara-Lenz_hp.jpg 352w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CL_Clara-Lenz_hp-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CL_Clara-Lenz_hp-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"team-info d-flex flex-column justify-content-between\">\n                                                        <div>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-name size-2 fw-bold\">Clara Lenz<\/p>\n                                                                                                                                                                                        <p class=\"team-position\">Senior Project Management<\/p>\n                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        <div>\n                                                            <div class=\"team-contact d-flex flex-column mt-3\">\n                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"tel:+43%20316%20601%20276\">T +43 316 601 276<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"tel:+43%20664%2088584628\">M +43 664 88584628<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"mailto:clara.lenz@ic-steiermark.at\">E clara.lenz@ic-steiermark.at<\/a>\n                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <a class=\"team-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/clara-puller\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"LinkedIn\">\n                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/linkedin-dark.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                                                <\/a>\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                                    <div role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"tab-module-block_46c9bf1ccc0b0a1b58caf6a936c517a1-panel-2\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-module-block_46c9bf1ccc0b0a1b58caf6a936c517a1-tab-2\" class=\"tab-module-panel\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden>\n                        <div class=\"row g-0\">\n                            <div class=\"col-lg-6 tab-module-image\">\n                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Osaka_AdobeStock_291927451-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"tab-module-img\" alt=\"Osaka Castle with cherry blossoms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Osaka_AdobeStock_291927451-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Osaka_AdobeStock_291927451-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Osaka_AdobeStock_291927451-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Osaka_AdobeStock_291927451-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Osaka_AdobeStock_291927451-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Osaka_AdobeStock_291927451-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Osaka_AdobeStock_291927451-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Osaka_AdobeStock_291927451-800x534.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Osaka_AdobeStock_291927451-950x634.jpeg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Osaka_AdobeStock_291927451-1200x801.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Osaka_AdobeStock_291927451-1600x1068.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Osaka_AdobeStock_291927451-1900x1268.jpeg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><span class=\"image-credit\">Osaka Castle and full cherry blossom, with Fuji mountain background, Japan<\/span>                                                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"col-lg-6 tab-module-text bg-grey d-flex flex-column justify-content-center\">\n                                                                    <h2 class=\"mb-4\">Japan: A high-tech market with strong ties<\/h2>\n                                                                                                                                    <div class=\"editor mb-4\"><p>Japan combines industrial strength with a high level of innovation \u2013 from mobility and mechanical engineering to microelectronics, energy, and new technologies. Styrian companies already have strong economic ties to the country. The ICS country focus helps identify market opportunities, build contacts, and specifically develop existing or new business relationships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"btn\">\n                                        <a class=\"d-flex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/laender\/country-focus-areas\/japan\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                            Discover Japan                                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                                                                                    <div class=\"tab-module-contact bg-dark\">\n                                    <div class=\"row g-0 gy-4 align-items-center\">\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n                                            <div class=\"tab-contact-text\">\n                                                                                            <h2 class=\"mb-2\">Expert consulting \u2013 directly accessible<\/h2>\n                                                                                                                                        <p class=\"text-white\">Our expert reliably advises you on all questions related to this topic.<\/p>\n                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n                                                <div class=\"team-card ps-lg-5\">\n                                                    <div class=\"team-photo\">\n                                                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Daniela-Guss_ICS-hp.jpg\" class=\"team-img\" alt=\"Daniela Gu\u00df, ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Daniela-Guss_ICS-hp.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Daniela-Guss_ICS-hp-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Daniela-Guss_ICS-hp-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Daniela-Guss_ICS-hp-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"team-info d-flex flex-column justify-content-between\">\n                                                        <div>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-name size-2 fw-bold\">Daniela Guss<\/p>\n                                                                                                                                                                                        <p class=\"team-position\">Authorized Signatory<\/p>\n                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        <div>\n                                                            <div class=\"team-contact d-flex flex-column mt-3\">\n                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"tel:+43%20316%20601%20546\">T +43 316 601 546<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"tel:+436648179273\">M +43 664 81 79 273<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"mailto:daniela.guss@ic-steiermark.at\">E daniela.guss@ic-steiermark.at<\/a>\n                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <a class=\"team-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/daniela-guss\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"LinkedIn\">\n                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/linkedin-dark.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n   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         <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Belgrad_AdobeStock_167772363-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"tab-module-img\" alt=\"Old town of Belgrade\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Belgrad_AdobeStock_167772363-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Belgrad_AdobeStock_167772363-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Belgrad_AdobeStock_167772363-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Belgrad_AdobeStock_167772363-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Belgrad_AdobeStock_167772363-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Belgrad_AdobeStock_167772363-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, 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class=\"mb-4\">Western Balkans: Business opportunities close to home<\/h2>\n                                                                                                                                    <div class=\"editor mb-4\"><p>Geographic proximity, growing investment needs, and demand for modern technologies make the Western Balkans particularly attractive for Styrian companies. Opportunities are emerging in areas such as infrastructure, energy, green tech, and the circular economy. The ICS country focus facilitates access to the region and connects companies with relevant business partners and networks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"btn\">\n                                        <a class=\"d-flex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/laender\/country-focus-areas\/western-balkans\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                            Discover the Western Balkans                                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                                                                                    <div class=\"tab-module-contact bg-dark\">\n                                    <div class=\"row g-0 gy-4 align-items-center\">\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n                                            <div class=\"tab-contact-text\">\n                                                                                            <h2 class=\"mb-2\">Expert consulting \u2013 directly accessible<\/h2>\n                                                                                                                                        <p class=\"text-white\">Our expert reliably advises you on all questions related to this topic.<\/p>\n                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n                                                <div class=\"team-card ps-lg-5\">\n                                                    <div class=\"team-photo\">\n                                                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LB_2025-12_hp-scaled.jpg\" class=\"team-img\" alt=\"Leonarda Bregovic, ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LB_2025-12_hp-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LB_2025-12_hp-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LB_2025-12_hp-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LB_2025-12_hp-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LB_2025-12_hp-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LB_2025-12_hp-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LB_2025-12_hp-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LB_2025-12_hp-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LB_2025-12_hp-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LB_2025-12_hp-950x950.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LB_2025-12_hp-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LB_2025-12_hp-1600x1600.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LB_2025-12_hp-1900x1900.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"team-info d-flex flex-column justify-content-between\">\n                                                        <div>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-name size-2 fw-bold\">Leonarda Bregovic<\/p>\n                                                                                                                                                                                        <p class=\"team-position\">Junior Project Management<\/p>\n                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        <div>\n                                                            <div class=\"team-contact d-flex flex-column mt-3\">\n                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"tel:+43%20316%20601%20258\">T +43 316 601 258<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"tel:+43%20664%20837%2090%2066\">M: +43 664 837 90 66<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"mailto:leonarda.bregovic@ic-steiermark.at\">E leonarda.bregovic@ic-steiermark.at<\/a>\n                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <a class=\"team-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/leonarda-bregovic\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"LinkedIn\">\n                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/linkedin-dark.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                                           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width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Minneapolis_AdobeStock_175831494-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"tab-module-img\" alt=\"Minneapolis skyline\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Minneapolis_AdobeStock_175831494-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Minneapolis_AdobeStock_175831494-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Minneapolis_AdobeStock_175831494-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Minneapolis_AdobeStock_175831494-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Minneapolis_AdobeStock_175831494-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Minneapolis_AdobeStock_175831494-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Minneapolis_AdobeStock_175831494-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Minneapolis_AdobeStock_175831494-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Minneapolis_AdobeStock_175831494-950x633.jpeg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Minneapolis_AdobeStock_175831494-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Minneapolis_AdobeStock_175831494-1600x1067.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Minneapolis_AdobeStock_175831494-1900x1267.jpeg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><span class=\"image-credit\">Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota at night time as seen from the famous stone arch bridge<\/span>                                                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"col-lg-6 tab-module-text bg-grey d-flex flex-column justify-content-center\">\n                                                                    <h2 class=\"mb-4\">USA: An export market defined by scale and innovation<\/h2>\n                                                                                                                                    <div class=\"editor mb-4\"><p>The USA is one of Styria&#8217;s most important export markets, offering opportunities in both established and technology-driven industries. At the same time, economic and regulatory conditions are constantly evolving. The ICS country focus helps companies stay on top of developments, prepare for market entry or expansion, and connect with suitable business partners and experts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"btn\">\n                                        <a class=\"d-flex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/laender\/country-focus-areas\/usa\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                            Discover the USA                                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                                                                                    <div class=\"tab-module-contact bg-dark\">\n                                    <div class=\"row g-0 gy-4 align-items-center\">\n                                        <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n      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class=\"team-name size-2 fw-bold\">Clara Lenz<\/p>\n                                                                                                                                                                                        <p class=\"team-position\">Senior Project Management<\/p>\n                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        <div>\n                                                            <div class=\"team-contact d-flex flex-column mt-3\">\n                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"tel:+43%20316%20601%20276\">T +43 316 601 276<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                    <a 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