{"id":8036,"date":"2026-08-05T16:24:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T14:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ic-steiermark.at.w02242c6.kasserver.com\/leistungen\/funding-for-emerging-markets\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T09:36:29","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T08:36:29","slug":"funding-for-emerging-markets","status":"publish","type":"leistungen","link":"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/leistungen\/funding-for-emerging-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Funding for Emerging Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div id=\"standard-header-block_d6346057886e8887ee1b858a8ca4b12b\" 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=\"\">Funding for emerging markets: opening up new markets and developing international projects<\/h1>\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor mt-3\"><p>Would you like to tap into new growth markets or turn a technology into a concrete international project opportunity? The ICS supports you from initial orientation to the right next step. <\/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=\"text-image-block_5c6943ca53d92502e8b522d81ebd2479\" 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-5 text-image-media\">\n                                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_137086004_blue.jpg\" class=\"text-image-img\" alt=\"Map of Africa with person icons\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_137086004_blue.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_137086004_blue-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_137086004_blue-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AdobeStock_137086004_blue-400x200.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>                                                            <\/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-white\">\n                        <div>\n                                                    <h2 class=\"mb-3 text-blue\">New Markets, Different Rules <\/h2>\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor mb-4 col-lg-10  bigger-text\"><p>Emerging markets open up new opportunities for growth, market entry, and international projects. At the same time, market conditions, financing, and local frameworks often differ significantly from established export markets.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nWhat matters most is where your company currently stands and what you want to achieve next: Do you want to enter a new market and specifically expand your international activities? Or do you already have a concrete technology or project idea that you&#8217;d like to develop into an international venture?<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nFor both starting points, we offer you the right path with <em>DiGEM<\/em> and <em>Fit 4 Global Projects<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"text-image-buttons d-flex flex-wrap gap-2\">\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"standard-text-block_7a363a8050705a76afe16e0eb96c6840\" class=\"module module-standard-text pb-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            <div class=\"standard-text-box   white\">\n                <div class=\"standard-text-content\">\n                                            <h2 class=\"mb-4\">What would you like to achieve?<\/h2>\n                                        \n                                                                                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"link-boxes-block_12645542f5b577a38dee33511573e4db\" class=\"module module-link-boxes pt-0\">\r\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\r\n                        <div class=\"row g-4\">\r\n                                <div class=\"col-lg\">\r\n                                            <a class=\"box bg-grey\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/digem-digital-gateway-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n                                                                        <div class=\"icon mb-5\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ICS_DiGEM_Logo_RGB.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                                            <h2 class=\"mb-1\">I want to enter new markets<\/h2>\r\n                                                                            <p>You want to enter a new emerging market, broaden your export markets, or draw on external expertise for internationalization, digitalization, or international skilled workers.<\/p>\r\n                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"box-arrow\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"col-lg\">\r\n                                            <a class=\"box bg-grey\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/fit-4-global-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n                                                                        <div class=\"icon mb-5\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ics_fit-4-global-projects_logo_cmyk-400x119-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                                            <h2 class=\"mb-1\">I want to develop an international project<\/h2>\r\n                                                                            <p>You already have a concrete technology or project idea and want to turn it into a viable international investment or technology project.<\/p>\r\n                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"box-arrow\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                        <\/a>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"facts-block_8e8e017a4738f60aaeae7df7d466b23c\" class=\"module module-facts pn-0\">\r\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\r\n            <div class=\"row g-0\">\r\n                <div class=\"col-lg-3 facts-intro bg-dark d-flex flex-column justify-content-end\">\r\n                                            <h2 class=\"mb-4\">Why emerging markets? <\/h2>\r\n                                                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                    <div class=\"col-lg-9 facts-col p-0\">\r\n                        <div class=\"facts-slider row g-0\">\r\n                                                            <div class=\"col-lg-6 fact-item\">\r\n                                                                            <p class=\"fact-number\">3.8% growth<\/p>\r\n                                                                                                                <p class=\"fact-subline\">More momentum. <\/p>\r\n                                                                                                                <p class=\"fact-description mt-3\">Many emerging markets are growing faster than established markets. <\/p>\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                            <div class=\"col-lg-6 fact-item\">\r\n                                                                            <p class=\"fact-number\">Millions of new customers<\/p>\r\n                                                                                                                <p class=\"fact-subline\">New demand<\/p>\r\n                                                                                                                <p class=\"fact-description mt-3\">Rising incomes are creating new target groups for products and services.<\/p>\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                            <div class=\"col-lg-6 fact-item\">\r\n                                                                            <p class=\"fact-number\">Billions in investments<\/p>\r\n                                                                                                                <p class=\"fact-subline\">New projects<\/p>\r\n                                                                                                                <p class=\"fact-description mt-3\">Infrastructure, energy, and technology are driving new business opportunities.<\/p>\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"tab-module-block_ae0def32b028ce13d9f85872e39d7d74\" 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\">Two paths, suited to your project<\/h2>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"editor size-2\"><p>Not every international venture starts at the same point. Some companies want to enter new markets, while others want to develop a specific project idea further. There is a suitable path for both starting points.  <\/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_ae0def32b028ce13d9f85872e39d7d74-tab-0\" class=\"tab-module-tab is-active\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab-module-block_ae0def32b028ce13d9f85872e39d7d74-panel-0\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                                ENTER A NEW GROWTH MARKET                            <\/button>\n                                                    <button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" id=\"tab-module-block_ae0def32b028ce13d9f85872e39d7d74-tab-1\" class=\"tab-module-tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab-module-block_ae0def32b028ce13d9f85872e39d7d74-panel-1\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n                                DEVELOP AN INTERNATIONAL PROJECT                            <\/button>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                    <div role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"tab-module-block_ae0def32b028ce13d9f85872e39d7d74-panel-0\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-module-block_ae0def32b028ce13d9f85872e39d7d74-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=\"950\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Media-3.png\" class=\"tab-module-img\" alt=\"Alexandra Kohrgruber, Lisa-Maria Katholnig, and Abigail Garcia from the DiGEM project\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Media-3.png 1393w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Media-3-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Media-3-1024x273.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Media-3-768x205.png 768w\" 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\">DiGEM \u2013 Digital Gateway Emerging Markets | Funding for market entry and expansion<\/h2>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"tab-module-teaser mb-4 text-main\">DiGEM supports Styrian companies in entering new growth markets and expanding existing market activities. The offering ranges from an initial potential check, through individual consulting and hands-on training, to targeted preparation of specific internationalization projects. <\/p>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"editor mb-4\"><p>For selected companies, 75% of the costs of eligible external consulting services can be covered.<\/p>\n<h3>This program is a good fit for your project if, for example, you:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>want to analyze and enter new emerging markets,<\/li>\n<li>want to professionally prepare market entry, localization, or sales structures,<\/li>\n<li>want to build or further develop digital or AI-supported processes for your international business,<\/li>\n<li>want to attract international skilled workers or strengthen intercultural skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"btn\">\n                                        <a class=\"d-flex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/digem-digital-gateway-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                            Discover DiGEM for my project                                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                    <div role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"tab-module-block_ae0def32b028ce13d9f85872e39d7d74-panel-1\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-module-block_ae0def32b028ce13d9f85872e39d7d74-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=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS_Emerging-Markets.jpg\" class=\"tab-module-img\" alt=\"The fit4global Projects team\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS_Emerging-Markets.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS_Emerging-Markets-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS_Emerging-Markets-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS_Emerging-Markets-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS_Emerging-Markets-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS_Emerging-Markets-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ICS_Emerging-Markets-950x633.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\">Fit 4 Global Projects | Developing international projects in a structured way<\/h2>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"tab-module-teaser mb-4 text-main\">Fit 4 Global Projects comes into play where a technology or project idea is meant to grow into a more complex international venture. The program is aimed at Austrian companies \u2013 particularly SMEs \u2013 with potential for investment or technology projects in developing and emerging countries. <\/p>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"editor mb-4\"><h3>The focus is on\u2026<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>hands-on training and structured project development,<\/li>\n<li>individual mentoring and expert coaching,<\/li>\n<li>market and country analyses,<\/li>\n<li>partner, financing, and implementation questions,<\/li>\n<li>international networking and trade missions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fit 4 Global Projects is implemented by ICS together with FH JOANNEUM and ETA European &#038; Technology Advisors, and co-financed by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) as part of International Partnerships Austria.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"btn\">\n                                        <a class=\"d-flex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/fit-4-global-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                            Discover Fit 4 Global Projects                                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"contact-person-block_6d1494885eb389512f66efb9d36eb02e\" 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-6\">\n                    <div class=\"contact-person-text bg-dark max-height\">\n                                                    <h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4\">Not sure yet which path is right for you? <\/h2>\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor\"><p>Not every international venture can be clearly classified right away. Our experts will work with you to clarify where your company currently stands, what goal you&#8217;re pursuing, and what support makes sense for the next step. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n                        <div class=\"bg-grey contact-person-grid contact-person-grid--stacked  row g-0\">\n                                                            <div class=\"col-12 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 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\/LMK_2025_hp.jpg\" class=\"contact-person-img\" alt=\"Lisa-Maria Katholnig, ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LMK_2025_hp.jpg 653w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LMK_2025_hp-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LMK_2025_hp-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LMK_2025_hp-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"contact-person-info\">\n                                                                                    <p class=\"size-2 text-main fw-bold\">Lisa-Maria Katholnig<\/p>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-position text-main\">DiGEM Project Management<\/p>\n                                                                                <div class=\"team-contact d-flex flex-column mt-1\">\n                                                                                            <a href=\"tel:+43%20316%20601%20417\">T +43 316 601 417<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                        <a href=\"tel:+43%20664%208179376\">M +43 664 8179376<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                        <a href=\"mailto:lisa-maria.katholnig@ic-steiermark.at\">E lisa-maria.katholnig@ic-steiermark.at<\/a>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                    <a class=\"contact-person-linkedin mt-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lmkatholnig\/\" 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_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c\" 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_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-question-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-answer-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">What funding is available for emerging markets 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_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-answer-0\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-question-0\">\n                                <p>With DiGEM, the ICS offers Styrian companies support for projects in emerging markets. For selected companies, 75% of the costs of eligible external consulting services can be covered. <\/p>\n<p>For more complex international investment or technology projects, Fit 4 Global Projects offers training, mentoring, and project development<\/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_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-question-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-answer-1\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">What is DiGEM?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-answer-1\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-question-1\">\n                                <p>DiGEM \u2013 Digital Gateway Emerging Markets is an ICS project co-financed by the ERDF for Styrian companies with internationalization ambitions in emerging markets. It combines a Fit Check, personal consulting, training, trade missions, and 75% direct funding for selected external consulting services. <\/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_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-question-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-answer-2\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">How much funding is available through DiGEM?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-answer-2\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-question-2\">\n                                <p>For selected companies, 75% of the costs of eligible external consulting services can be covered. Companies bear at least 25% of the total costs incurred themselves. Whether a project is eligible for funding is assessed in the DiGEM selection process.  <\/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_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-question-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-answer-3\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">How do I apply for DiGEM funding?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-answer-3\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-question-3\">\n                                <p>The process starts with the Emerging Markets Fit Check. This is followed by personal export consulting and an action plan. The results of these steps form the basis for selection for individual coaching funding.  <\/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_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-question-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-answer-4\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">What is Fit 4 Global Projects?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-answer-4\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-question-4\">\n                                <p>Fit 4 Global Projects supports Austrian companies, particularly SMEs, in developing and implementing international projects in partner countries. The program combines hands-on training, individual mentoring, networking with players in Austrian development cooperation, and trade missions. <\/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_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-question-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-answer-5\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">What is the difference between DiGEM and Fit 4 Global Projects?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-answer-5\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-question-5\">\n                                <p>DiGEM is primarily relevant for market entry, internationalization, and subsidized external consulting. Fit 4 Global Projects comes into play where a concrete technology or project idea already exists and is meant to be developed into a more complex international investment or technology project. <\/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_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-question-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-answer-6\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">Does the ICS also help with selecting a suitable emerging market?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-answer-6\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-question-6\">\n                                <p>Yes. Through the Fit Check, personal consulting, market analyses, and training offerings, companies can systematically assess the opportunities and risks of various growth markets and determine suitable next steps. <\/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_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-question-7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-answer-7\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">Who can I contact if my project doesn&#039;t clearly fit into one category?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-answer-7\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_13f33e3eda292cf09aa188744d55b13c-question-7\">\n                                <p>The ICS clarifies the goal, starting position, and support needs in a personal conversation. 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