{"id":7976,"date":"2026-09-07T14:28:52","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T12:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ics.rubikon-web26.at\/leistungen\/networks-and-contacts\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T13:44:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T12:44:13","slug":"networks-and-contacts","status":"publish","type":"leistungen","link":"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/leistungen\/networks-and-contacts\/","title":{"rendered":"Networks and Contacts"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div id=\"standard-header-block_ffad43753f892c991d9bbb38de27b4b9\" 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=\"\">International Networks and Business Contacts <\/h1>\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor mt-3\"><p>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. <\/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                            <div class=\"standard-header-image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Worldwide-Network.jpg\" class=\"standard-header-img\" alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Worldwide-Network.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Worldwide-Network-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Worldwide-Network-768x366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Worldwide-Network-400x190.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Worldwide-Network-800x381.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Worldwide-Network-950x452.jpg 950w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>                <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"standard-header-facts\">\n                    <div class=\"facts-slider row g-0\">\n                                                    <div class=\"col-lg standard-header-fact\">\n                                                                    <p class=\"fact-number\">100<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"fact-subline\">AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA locations worldwide<br \/>\r\n<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"fact-description mt-3\">With around 100 offices in more than 70 countries, trade delegates support companies in succeeding worldwide and opening up new markets.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"col-lg standard-header-fact\">\n                                                                    <p class=\"fact-number\">3.000<br \/>\r\n<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"fact-subline\">Enterprise Europe Network experts<br \/>\r\n<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"fact-description mt-3\">The EEN combines international know-how with local expertise, supporting companies with 3,000 experts in 60 countries on questions of internationalization and the search for cooperation partners.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"col-lg standard-header-fact\">\n                                                                    <p class=\"fact-number\">60<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"fact-subline\">ICS activities abroad<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"fact-description mt-3\">With around 60 ICS activities abroad each year, strategic markets are actively engaged through delegations, networking formats, and targeted market development.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"col-lg standard-header-fact\">\n                                                                    <p class=\"fact-number\">400<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"fact-subline\">B2B meetings<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"fact-description mt-3\">With nearly 400 B2B meetings annually, Styrian companies use ICS to establish contacts with relevant partners.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"text-image-block_54e7b719d3744c6f3ad044e538511001\" class=\"module module-text-image pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            <div class=\"row justify-content-between g-0 gy-0 gx-lg-4 \">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-3 text-image-media\">\n                                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_197809136_Preview-1.jpeg\" class=\"text-image-img\" alt=\"Handshake in front of a city skyline\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_197809136_Preview-1.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_197809136_Preview-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_197809136_Preview-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_197809136_Preview-1-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_197809136_Preview-1-800x534.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_197809136_Preview-1-950x634.jpeg 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>                                                            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-lg-9 d-flex flex-column justify-content-between\">\n                    <div class=\"text-image-text-inner gap-5 p-4 d-flex flex-column justify-content-between bg-grey\">\n                        <div>\n                                                    <h2 class=\"mb-3 text-blue\">Building international contacts with a clear strategy<\/h2>\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor mb-4 col-lg-10 \"><p>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. <\/p>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"quote-module-block_893eee3bd68470c847ccfa6733d0c18b\" class=\"module module-quote-module pn-0\">\r\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\r\n            <div class=\"quote-slider-wrapper position-relative\">\r\n                \r\n                                    <div class=\"quote-slider\">\r\n                                                    <div class=\"quote-slide with-image bigger-quote\">\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"quote-image\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS_Quote_DG.jpg\" alt=\"Daniela Gu\u00df, Authorized Officer of the ICS\" \/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                <div class=\"quote-card \">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"quote-icon mb-2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/quote.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor quote-text\"><p>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. <\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                                                                                                                <p class=\"person mt-1\">Daniela Gu\u00df, Authorized Officer<\/p>\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"text-image-block_49760449f2fab5972003b55b569f6ba4\" class=\"module module-text-image pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            <div class=\"row justify-content-between g-0 gy-0 gx-lg-4 flex-lg-row-reverse\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 text-image-media text-image-media--big\">\n                                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Internationale-Netzwerke.jpg\" class=\"text-image-img\" alt=\"ICS with a delegation in India on the topic of mobility\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Internationale-Netzwerke.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Internationale-Netzwerke-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Internationale-Netzwerke-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Internationale-Netzwerke-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Internationale-Netzwerke-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Internationale-Netzwerke-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Internationale-Netzwerke-950x713.jpg 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>                                                            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 d-flex flex-column justify-content-between\">\n                    <div class=\"text-image-text-inner gap-5 p-4 d-flex flex-column justify-content-between bg-grey\">\n                        <div>\n                                                    <h2 class=\"mb-3 text-blue\">In international business, who you reach matters<\/h2>\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor mb-4 col-lg-10 \"><p>An interesting target market alone doesn&#8217;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. <\/p>\n<p>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.   <\/p>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"tab-module-block_de818d39df0c2ca795fcee3c3df15148\" 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 path to contacts suits your goal?<\/h2>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"editor size-2\"><p>Choose the path to contacts that fits your goal and the current stage of your international venture.<\/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_de818d39df0c2ca795fcee3c3df15148-tab-0\" class=\"tab-module-tab is-active\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab-module-block_de818d39df0c2ca795fcee3c3df15148-panel-0\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                                Enterprise Europe Network                            <\/button>\n                                                    <button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" id=\"tab-module-block_de818d39df0c2ca795fcee3c3df15148-tab-1\" 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height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS_EEN-Team.jpg\" class=\"tab-module-img\" alt=\"The EEN team at the ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS_EEN-Team.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS_EEN-Team-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS_EEN-Team-1024x589.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS_EEN-Team-768x442.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS_EEN-Team-400x230.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS_EEN-Team-800x460.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS_EEN-Team-950x546.jpg 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><span class=\"image-credit\">\u00a9 Christof H\u00fctter Photography<\/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\">Enterprise Europe Network<\/h2>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"tab-module-teaser mb-4 text-main\">Finding cooperation or innovation partners across borders<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"editor mb-4\"><p>Are you looking for international cooperation partners, want to drive innovation, or want to build new business relationships in Europe and beyond?<\/p>\n<p>The Enterprise Europe Network connects companies with a cross-border network of business, research, and innovation.<\/p>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"btn\">\n                                        <a class=\"d-flex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/leistungen\/netzwerke__trashed\/enterprise-europe-network\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                                            Discover the Enterprise Europe Network                                        <\/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\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp.jpg\" class=\"team-img\" alt=\"Christina Rupp, ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp.jpg 1188w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp-800x799.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp-950x949.jpg 950w\" 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\">Christina Rupp<\/p>\n                                                                                                                                                                                        <p class=\"team-position\">EU 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%20749\">T +43 316 601 749<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"tel:+43%20664%208179372\">M +43 664 8179372<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"mailto:christina.rupp@ic-steiermark.at\">E christina.rupp@ic-steiermark.at<\/a>\n                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <a class=\"team-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rupp-christina\/\" 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                   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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Mockup_EEN_Geschaeftspartnersuche.jpg 2240w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Mockup_EEN_Geschaeftspartnersuche-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Mockup_EEN_Geschaeftspartnersuche-1024x596.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Mockup_EEN_Geschaeftspartnersuche-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Mockup_EEN_Geschaeftspartnersuche-1536x894.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Mockup_EEN_Geschaeftspartnersuche-2048x1192.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Mockup_EEN_Geschaeftspartnersuche-400x233.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Mockup_EEN_Geschaeftspartnersuche-800x466.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Mockup_EEN_Geschaeftspartnersuche-950x553.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Mockup_EEN_Geschaeftspartnersuche-1200x699.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Mockup_EEN_Geschaeftspartnersuche-1600x931.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Mockup_EEN_Geschaeftspartnersuche-1900x1106.jpg 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\">Online marketplace for finding business partners<\/h2>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"tab-module-teaser mb-4 text-main\">Ongoing research of concrete business, sales, or technology profiles<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"editor mb-4\"><p>Would you like to search for international partners independent of an event date? The online marketplace connects concrete offers and requests \u2013 from sales and supply chains to technology and project cooperation. <\/p>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"btn\">\n                                        <a class=\"d-flex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/leistungen\/netzwerke__trashed\/online-marktplatz-geschaeftspartnersuche\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                                            Find business partners                                        <\/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=\"164\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image-3.png\" class=\"team-img\" alt=\"Michaela Ahlgrimm-Siess, ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image-3.png 164w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image-3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 164px) 100vw, 164px\" \/>                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"team-info d-flex flex-column justify-content-between\">\n                                                        <div>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-name size-2 fw-bold\">Michaela  Ahlgrimm-Siess<\/p>\n                                                                                                                                                                                        <p class=\"team-position\">EU 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%20560\">T +43 316 601 560<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"tel:+43%20664%208179266\">M&nbsp;+43 664 81 79 266<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"mailto:michaela.ahlgrimm-siess@ic-steiermark.at\">E\u00a0michaela.ahlgrimm-siess@ic-steiermark.at<\/a>\n                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <a class=\"team-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/michaela-ahlgrimm-siess\/\" 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_de818d39df0c2ca795fcee3c3df15148-panel-2\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-module-block_de818d39df0c2ca795fcee3c3df15148-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=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tag2HTH326.jpg\" class=\"tab-module-img\" alt=\"B2B meetings organized by the EEN\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tag2HTH326.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tag2HTH326-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tag2HTH326-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tag2HTH326-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tag2HTH326-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tag2HTH326-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tag2HTH326-950x632.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tag2HTH326-1200x798.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><span class=\"image-credit\">HTH Styria<\/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\">B2B events and matchmaking<\/h2>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"tab-module-teaser mb-4 text-main\">Meet several pre-selected companies in person within a short time<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"editor mb-4\"><p>Don&#8217;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 \u2013 digitally, on-site, or alongside international trade events. <\/p>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"btn\">\n                                        <a class=\"d-flex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/leistungen\/netzwerke__trashed\/b2b-events-matchmaking\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                                            Find B2B formats                                        <\/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\/KH_Karin-Hoelbling-e1793177035104.jpg\" class=\"team-img\" alt=\"Karin H\u00f6lbling, ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karin-Hoelbling-e1793177035104.jpg 1575w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karin-Hoelbling-e1793177035104-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karin-Hoelbling-e1793177035104-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karin-Hoelbling-e1793177035104-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karin-Hoelbling-e1793177035104-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karin-Hoelbling-e1793177035104-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karin-Hoelbling-e1793177035104-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karin-Hoelbling-e1793177035104-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karin-Hoelbling-e1793177035104-950x950.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karin-Hoelbling-e1793177035104-1200x1200.jpg 1200w\" 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\">Karin H\u00f6lbling<\/p>\n                                                                                                                                                                                        <p class=\"team-position\">Head of EU Projects<\/p>\n                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        <div>\n                                                            <div class=\"team-contact d-flex flex-column mt-3\">\n                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"tel:+43%20316%20601%20776\">T +43 316 601 776<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"tel:+43%20664%208179274\">M +43 664 8179274<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"mailto:karin.hoelbling@ic-steiermark.at\">E karin.hoelbling@ic-steiermark.at<\/a>\n                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <a class=\"team-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/karin-h%C3%B6lbling\/\" 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                                          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src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS-Wirtschaftsreisen.jpg\" class=\"tab-module-img\" alt=\"Trade trip to Japan 2025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS-Wirtschaftsreisen.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS-Wirtschaftsreisen-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS-Wirtschaftsreisen-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS-Wirtschaftsreisen-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS-Wirtschaftsreisen-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS-Wirtschaftsreisen-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS-Wirtschaftsreisen-950x534.jpg 950w\" 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\">Delegation and trade missions<\/h2>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"tab-module-teaser mb-4 text-main\">Experience markets on-site, build trust, and deepen local contacts<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"editor mb-4\"><p>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. <\/p>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"btn\">\n                                        <a class=\"d-flex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/leistungen\/netzwerke__trashed\/delegationsreisen\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                                            Discover delegation and trade missions                                        <\/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_de818d39df0c2ca795fcee3c3df15148-panel-4\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-module-block_de818d39df0c2ca795fcee3c3df15148-tab-4\" 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=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense.jpeg\" class=\"tab-module-img\" alt=\"Radar graphic over a digital world map \u2013 symbol for Security &amp; Defence\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense-1024x572.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense-768x429.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense-1536x858.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense-400x223.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense-800x447.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense-950x530.jpeg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense-1200x670.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense-1600x893.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense-1900x1061.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\">Au\u00dfenwirtschaftsCenter worldwide<\/h2>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"tab-module-teaser mb-4 text-main\">Your contact persons directly on-site<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"editor mb-4\"><p>Are you planning to enter an international market, looking for business contacts, or need support with specific challenges on-site?<\/p>\n<p>With the Au\u00dfenwirtschaftsCenter offices of AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA, you have a strong worldwide network with local market knowledge and direct access to the respective markets.<\/p>\n<p>ICS connects you with the right contact persons and opens up access to this international network.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"btn\">\n                                        <a class=\"d-flex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wko.at\/aussenwirtschaft\/laender\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                            Visit the Au\u00dfenwirtschaftsCenter                                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            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                                                               <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\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-scaled.jpg\" class=\"team-img\" alt=\"Sandra Tanos, Export Consultant at ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-950x950.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-1600x1600.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-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\">Sandra Tanos<\/p>\n                                                                                                                                                                                        <p class=\"team-position\">Senior Project Management | Export Consulting<\/p>\n                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        <div>\n                                                            <div class=\"team-contact d-flex flex-column mt-3\">\n                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"tel:+43%20316%20601%20271\">T +43 316 601 271<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"tel:+43%20664%208179379\">M +43 664 8179379<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"mailto:%20sandra.tanos@ic-steiermark.at\">E  sandra.tanos@ic-steiermark.at<\/a>\n                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <a class=\"team-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sandra-tanos\/\" 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>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"text-image-block_ea93b9a73e9a4efca9645e91ec5c5022\" class=\"module module-text-image pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            <div class=\"row justify-content-between g-0 gy-0 gx-lg-4 \">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 text-image-media text-image-media--big\">\n                                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Incoming-Delegation.jpg\" class=\"text-image-img\" alt=\"Incoming delegation from Africa at Sandvik\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Incoming-Delegation.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Incoming-Delegation-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Incoming-Delegation-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Incoming-Delegation-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Incoming-Delegation-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Incoming-Delegation-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Incoming-Delegation-950x713.jpg 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>                                                            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 d-flex flex-column justify-content-between\">\n                    <div class=\"text-image-text-inner gap-5 p-4 d-flex flex-column justify-content-between bg-grey\">\n                        <div>\n                                                    <h2 class=\"mb-3 text-blue\">International contacts also arise in Styria<\/h2>\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor mb-4 col-lg-10 \"><p>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.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"cta-block_ee190d2fd383e2102dcf85b5f72578f6\" class=\"module module-cta pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            <div class=\"cta-bar bg-main d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row justify-content-between align-items-lg-end gap-3\">\n                <div class=\"cta-text\">\n                                            <h2 class=\"mb-2\">Rooted in Styria, connected internationally<\/h2>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"cta-image\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-scaled.jpg\" class=\"img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-300x82.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-1024x281.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-768x211.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-1536x421.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-2048x562.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-400x110.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-800x220.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-950x261.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-1200x329.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-1600x439.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-1900x521.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/>                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"events-preview-block_87c4af43cc71d3a0b3e5032b936cf54f\" class=\"module module-events-preview pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n                            <div class=\"events-preview-headline-bar bg-main d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center flex-wrap gap-4\">\n                                            <h2 class=\"mb-0\">Current events<\/h2>\n                                                                <div class=\"btn \">\n                            <a class=\"d-flex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/events\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                                View all events                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"events-preview-grid row g-0\">\n                                            <div class=\"col-lg-3 events-preview-card-col\">\n                            <a class=\"events-preview-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/events\/austria-connect-southeast-asia-2026\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                                <h3 class=\"events-preview-title mb-2 is-external\">AUSTRIA CONNECT Southeast Asia 2026<\/h3>\n                                <div class=\"events-preview-meta d-flex flex-column gap-1\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"events-info-item\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/calendar.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                            05. November 2026 &#8211; 06. November 2026                                        <\/span>\n                                                                                                                <span class=\"events-info-item\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/location.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                            Singapur                                        <\/span>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"events-preview-arrow\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"col-lg-3 events-preview-card-col\">\n                            <a class=\"events-preview-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/events\/transport-infrastructure-development-in-indonesia\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                                <h3 class=\"events-preview-title mb-2 is-external\">Transport Infrastructure Development in Indonesia<\/h3>\n                                <div class=\"events-preview-meta d-flex flex-column gap-1\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"events-info-item\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/calendar.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                            09. November 2026 &#8211; 13. November 2026                                        <\/span>\n                                                                                                                <span class=\"events-info-item\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/location.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                            Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya | Indonesien                                        <\/span>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"events-preview-arrow\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"col-lg-3 events-preview-card-col\">\n                            <a class=\"events-preview-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/events\/future-journey-automotive-and-battery-technology-in-south-china\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                                <h3 class=\"events-preview-title mb-2 is-external\">Future Journey: Automotive and Battery Technology in South China<\/h3>\n                                <div class=\"events-preview-meta d-flex flex-column gap-1\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"events-info-item\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/calendar.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                            09. November 2026 &#8211; 13. November 2026                                        <\/span>\n                                                                                                                <span class=\"events-info-item\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/location.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                            S\u00fcdchina                                        <\/span>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"events-preview-arrow\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"col-lg-3 events-preview-card-col\">\n                            <a class=\"events-preview-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/events\/future-trends-trip-automotive-and-low-altitude-economy-in-southern-china-zhuhai-airshow\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                                <h3 class=\"events-preview-title mb-2 is-external\">Future Trends Trip: Automotive and Low Altitude Economy in Southern China, Zhuhai Airshow<\/h3>\n                                <div class=\"events-preview-meta d-flex flex-column gap-1\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"events-info-item\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/calendar.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                            09. November 2026 &#8211; 12. November 2026                                        <\/span>\n                                                                                                                <span class=\"events-info-item\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/location.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                            Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhongshan, Zhuhai | China                                        <\/span>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"events-preview-arrow\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"contact-person-block_589ff9ec7552f00cc8cae2339b4567c2\" class=\"module module-contact-person pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            <div class=\"row g-0 gy-4 gx-lg-4\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-3\">\n                    <div class=\"contact-person-text bg-dark max-height\">\n                                                    <h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4\">Let&#8217;s find the right approach for your plans<\/h2>\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor\"><p>Do you know which contacts you&#8217;re looking for but aren&#8217;t yet sure which format fits best? Tell us about your target market, your offering, and the partnership you&#8217;re seeking. We&#8217;ll assess your plans and show you which network path will help you move forward most effectively.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"col-lg-9\">\n                        <div class=\"bg-grey contact-person-grid contact-person-grid--grid  row g-0\">\n                                                            <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 contact-person-card\">\n                                    <div class=\"contact-person-photo\">\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"164\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image-3.png\" class=\"contact-person-img\" alt=\"Michaela Ahlgrimm-Siess, ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image-3.png 164w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Image-3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 164px) 100vw, 164px\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"contact-person-info\">\n                                                                                    <p class=\"size-2 text-main fw-bold\">Michaela  Ahlgrimm-Siess<\/p>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-position text-main\">EU Project Management<\/p>\n                                                                                <div class=\"team-contact d-flex flex-column mt-1\">\n                                                                                            <a href=\"tel:+43%20316%20601%20560\">T +43 316 601 560<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                        <a href=\"tel:+43%20664%208179266\">M&nbsp;+43 664 81 79 266<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                        <a href=\"mailto:michaela.ahlgrimm-siess@ic-steiermark.at\">E\u00a0michaela.ahlgrimm-siess@ic-steiermark.at<\/a>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                    <a class=\"contact-person-linkedin mt-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/michaela-ahlgrimm-siess\/\" 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 class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 contact-person-card\">\n                                    <div class=\"contact-person-photo\">\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karin-Hoelbling-e1793177035104.jpg\" class=\"contact-person-img\" alt=\"Karin H\u00f6lbling, ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karin-Hoelbling-e1793177035104.jpg 1575w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karin-Hoelbling-e1793177035104-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karin-Hoelbling-e1793177035104-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karin-Hoelbling-e1793177035104-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karin-Hoelbling-e1793177035104-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karin-Hoelbling-e1793177035104-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karin-Hoelbling-e1793177035104-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karin-Hoelbling-e1793177035104-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karin-Hoelbling-e1793177035104-950x950.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karin-Hoelbling-e1793177035104-1200x1200.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"contact-person-info\">\n                                                                                    <p class=\"size-2 text-main fw-bold\">Karin H\u00f6lbling<\/p>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-position text-main\">Head of EU Projects<\/p>\n                                                                                <div class=\"team-contact d-flex flex-column mt-1\">\n                                                                                            <a href=\"tel:+43%20316%20601%20776\">T +43 316 601 776<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                        <a href=\"tel:+43%20664%208179274\">M +43 664 8179274<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                        <a href=\"mailto:karin.hoelbling@ic-steiermark.at\">E karin.hoelbling@ic-steiermark.at<\/a>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                    <a class=\"contact-person-linkedin mt-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/karin-h%C3%B6lbling\/\" 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 class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 contact-person-card\">\n                                    <div class=\"contact-person-photo\">\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp.jpg\" class=\"contact-person-img\" alt=\"Christina Rupp, ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp.jpg 1188w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp-800x799.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp-950x949.jpg 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"contact-person-info\">\n                                                                                    <p class=\"size-2 text-main fw-bold\">Christina Rupp<\/p>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-position text-main\">EU Project Management<\/p>\n                                                                                <div class=\"team-contact d-flex flex-column mt-1\">\n                                                                                            <a href=\"tel:+43%20316%20601%20749\">T +43 316 601 749<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                        <a href=\"tel:+43%20664%208179372\">M +43 664 8179372<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                        <a href=\"mailto:christina.rupp@ic-steiermark.at\">E christina.rupp@ic-steiermark.at<\/a>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                    <a class=\"contact-person-linkedin mt-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rupp-christina\/\" 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 id=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b\" class=\"module module-faq pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n                            <div class=\"faq-headline bg-main\">\n                    <h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"faq-list\">\n                                            <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                            <h3 class=\"faq-question-wrap\">\n                                <button type=\"button\" class=\"faq-question\" id=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-question-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-answer-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">How do I find international business partners?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-answer-0\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-question-0\">\n                                <p>The right path depends on who you&#8217;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.   <\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                            <h3 class=\"faq-question-wrap\">\n                                <button type=\"button\" class=\"faq-question\" id=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-question-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-answer-1\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">Which network fits my company?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-answer-1\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-question-1\">\n                                <p>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. <\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                            <h3 class=\"faq-question-wrap\">\n                                <button type=\"button\" class=\"faq-question\" id=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-question-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-answer-2\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">What is the difference between an online marketplace and B2B matchmaking?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-answer-2\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-question-2\">\n                                <p>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. <\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                            <h3 class=\"faq-question-wrap\">\n                                <button type=\"button\" class=\"faq-question\" id=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-question-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-answer-3\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">Can I also find contacts outside Europe through the Enterprise Europe Network?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-answer-3\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-question-3\">\n                                <p>The Enterprise Europe Network is based in Europe and also works with partner organizations in other international markets. We&#8217;ll clarify with you which regions and cooperation opportunities are available for your plans based on your specific search goal. <\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                            <h3 class=\"faq-question-wrap\">\n                                <button type=\"button\" class=\"faq-question\" id=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-question-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-answer-4\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">Who are delegation and trade missions suited for?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-answer-4\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-question-4\">\n                                <p>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. <\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                            <h3 class=\"faq-question-wrap\">\n                                <button type=\"button\" class=\"faq-question\" id=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-question-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-answer-5\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">Does ICS help prepare for international contacts?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-answer-5\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-question-5\">\n                                <p>Yes. Depending on the format, ICS helps sharpen your contact goal, select suitable offerings, formulate cooperation profiles clearly, or prepare conversations and market visits. <\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                            <h3 class=\"faq-question-wrap\">\n                                <button type=\"button\" class=\"faq-question\" id=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-question-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-answer-6\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">Can I also make international contacts in Styria?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-answer-6\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_020dd0438b8244f68797831280b88b1b-question-6\">\n                                <p>Yes. ICS hosts incoming delegations from international markets. 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