{"id":8050,"date":"2026-08-05T16:24:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T14:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ic-steiermark.at.w02242c6.kasserver.com\/leistungen\/personal-financing-funding-advice\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T09:39:37","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T08:39:37","slug":"personal-financing-funding-advice","status":"publish","type":"leistungen","link":"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/leistungen\/personal-financing-funding-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal financing &#038; funding advice"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div id=\"standard-header-block_eada5a5a5775ebbcb96c2dd497d1870b\" 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=\"\">Export Funding &#038; Financing for Styrian Companies<\/h1>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"d-flex flex-wrap gap-2 justify-content-lg-end\">\n                                                    <div class=\"btn flex-shrink-0\">\n                                <a class=\"d-flex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/leistungen\/personal-financing-funding-advice\/#kontakt\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    Get Advice Now                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"logo-bar-block_195e99243b7bded738818048583f428e\" class=\"module module-logo-bar pt-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            \n                            <div class=\"logos-slider\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"logo-item\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/go_international_2025_RGB_DE.png\" alt=\"Logo go international\" \/>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"logo-item\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SFG-Logo-6cm-ohne-Claim_4C.png\" alt=\"Logo SFG\" \/>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"text-image-block_c5294ad4d1c372dba770ef2976af0e38\" 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-5 text-image-media text-image-media--big\">\n                                                                        <div class=\"text-image-youtube\">\n                                 <div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-container brlbs-cmpnt-content-blocker brlbs-cmpnt-with-individual-styles\" data-borlabs-cookie-content-blocker-id=\"default\" data-borlabs-cookie-content=\"PGlmcmFtZSBjbGFzcz0idGV4dC1pbWFnZS15b3V0dWJlLWZyYW1lIiBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUtbm9jb29raWUuY29tL2VtYmVkL0dTY0pNUHZvaGdVIiB0aXRsZT0iWW91VHViZSB2aWRlbyIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiIGFsbG93PSJhY2NlbGVyb21ldGVyOyBhdXRvcGxheTsgY2xpcGJvYXJkLXdyaXRlOyBlbmNyeXB0ZWQtbWVkaWE7IGd5cm9zY29wZTsgcGljdHVyZS1pbi1waWN0dXJlOyB3ZWItc2hhcmUiIGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbj48L2lmcmFtZT4=\"><div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-preset-a\"> <p class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-description\">You are currently viewing a placeholder content from <strong>Default<\/strong>. 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Together, we determine which programs fit your project, which deadlines apply, and what the sensible next steps are. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"text-image-block_25346c25c3f0500cf44dcafe2f9bd28e\" 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=\"330\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Rectangle-8-2.png\" class=\"text-image-img\" alt=\"Advisory meeting at ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Rectangle-8-2.png 330w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Rectangle-8-2-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/>                                                            <\/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\">Which export funding suits your project?<\/h2>\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor mb-4 col-lg-10  bigger-text\"><p>Funding programs vary depending on the target market, type of project, company size, previous activities, and planned costs. A one-size-fits-all answer is therefore rare. What matters most is assessing your project early and checking funding eligibility before the project starts.  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Entering a new export market<\/li>\n<li>Marketing and sales activities abroad<\/li>\n<li>International trade fair appearances and competition participation<\/li>\n<li>Consulting, travel, and market development measures<\/li>\n<li>International tenders and project business<\/li>\n<li>Training in connection with internationalization<\/li>\n<li>Financing ongoing export business, investments, or activities abroad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a personal consultation, we assess which funding or financing option is fundamentally suitable for your company and where further coordination with funding bodies, AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA, SFG, OeKB, or your bank makes sense.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"text-image-buttons d-flex flex-wrap gap-2\">\n                             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src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_3055-scaled.jpg\" class=\"tab-module-img\" alt=\"Funding consultation at the go international booth\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_3055-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_3055-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_3055-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_3055-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_3055-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_3055-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_3055-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_3055-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_3055-950x633.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_3055-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_3055-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_3055-1900x1267.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\">go-international: Support for new markets and international activities<\/h2>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"tab-module-teaser mb-4 text-main\">The go-international internationalization initiative supports Austrian companies in taking concrete steps into international markets.<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"editor mb-4\"><p>The current funding period runs until March 31, 2027. For Styrian companies, ICS is a personal point of contact for advice on direct funding and the application process. <\/p>\n<p>The five direct funding programs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Internationalization Voucher \u2013 for sustainable entry into new target countries<\/li>\n<li>Digital Marketing Voucher \u2013 for initial targeted online marketing activities in the target country<\/li>\n<li>Project Business Voucher \u2013 for international tenders and project business<\/li>\n<li>Education Voucher \u2013 for training employees at foreign branches<\/li>\n<li>Sourcing Voucher \u2013 for advice on new procurement markets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The direct funding programs are grants; specific requirements, funding amounts, durations, and eligible costs vary by voucher. We will help you determine which option fits your project and what conditions you should consider before applying. <\/p>\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 Advice \u2013 \u2028Direct and Simple<\/h2>\n                                                                                                                                        <p class=\"text-white\">Our expert supports you with all questions regarding go-international funding as well as preparing your application.<\/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\/Kikinger_Marion.jpg\" class=\"team-img\" alt=\"Marion Kikinger, Funding Advisor at ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion.jpg 2076w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-950x950.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, 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marion.kikinger@ic-steiermark.at<\/a>\n                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <a class=\"team-linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kikinger-marion-0199a5126\/\" 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    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https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Foerderberatung-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Foerderberatung-1024x596.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Foerderberatung-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Foerderberatung-400x233.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Foerderberatung-800x466.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Foerderberatung-950x553.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\">SFG Funding for Internationalization and Export<\/h2>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"tab-module-teaser mb-4 text-main\">The Styrian Business Promotion Agency (SFG) also offers programs that can support international activities of Styrian companies. This includes, in particular, Welt!Markt for market development measures and international appearances.<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"editor mb-4\"><p>Welt!Markt currently includes, among other things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Trade fair appearances abroad<\/li>\n<li>International competition participation<\/li>\n<li>Market development<\/li>\n<li>European technology transfer and cooperation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on the module, grants of up to 60% of eligible project costs are possible. Here too, the application must be submitted before the project begins. For training measures, the SFG funding program Weiter!Bilden may also be relevant. Which SFG funding actually fits and what evidence is required in a specific case depends on the project. ICS helps you make sense of federal and state funding programs and avoid overlaps.<\/p>\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 Advice \u2013 \u2028Direct and Simple<\/h2>\n                                                                                                                                        <p class=\"text-white\">Our expert supports you with all questions regarding SFG funding as well as preparing your application.<\/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\/Kikinger_Marion.jpg\" class=\"team-img\" alt=\"Marion Kikinger, Funding Advisor at ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion.jpg 2076w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-300x300.jpg 300w, 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https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DiGEM_Teamfoto-1024x467.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DiGEM_Teamfoto-768x350.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DiGEM_Teamfoto-400x182.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DiGEM_Teamfoto-800x365.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DiGEM_Teamfoto-950x433.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\">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<p>This program is a good fit for your project if, for example, you:<\/p>\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<\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"btn\">\n                                        <a class=\"d-flex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/digem-digital-gateway-markets\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                                            Discover DiGEM for my project                                        <\/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 Advice \u2013 \u2028Direct and Simple<\/h2>\n                                                                                                                                        <p class=\"text-white\">Our expert supports you with all questions regarding go-international funding as well as preparing your application.<\/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\/LMK_2025_hp.jpg\" class=\"team-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=\"team-info d-flex flex-column justify-content-between\">\n                                                        <div>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-name size-2 fw-bold\">Lisa-Maria Katholnig<\/p>\n                                                                                                                                                                                        <p class=\"team-position\">DiGEM 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%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=\"team-linkedin\" 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>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"quote-module-block_6a29a27b0879c36bfdfdf2105b002ea7\" 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\/08\/ICS_Quote_MK.jpg\" alt=\"Marion Kikinger, Funding Advisor at 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>We take time for our local businesses and clarify the eligibility for funding of export projects in personal meetings. We also provide information on all updates, such as the funding account on the &#8220;go-international&#8221; website. <\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                                                                                                                <p class=\"person mt-1\">Marion Kikinger, Funding Advisor<\/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_66c7272a04f03f787a8fe8a0d4d7de6f\" 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-3 text-image-media\">\n                                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mockup_foerderberatung-840x489-1.png\" class=\"text-image-img\" alt=\"ICS funding advisory brochure\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mockup_foerderberatung-840x489-1.png 840w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mockup_foerderberatung-840x489-1-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mockup_foerderberatung-840x489-1-768x447.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mockup_foerderberatung-840x489-1-400x233.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mockup_foerderberatung-840x489-1-800x466.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/>                                                            <\/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\">Export Financing: When International Projects Need Additional Financial Flexibility<\/h2>\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor mb-4 col-lg-10 \"><p>Funding programs are not the only form of financial support. Export business can create additional financing needs \u2013 for example, for production, inventory, longer payment terms, investments, or larger orders. <\/p>\n<p>Oesterreichische Kontrollbank (OeKB) offers solutions together with banks for securing and financing exports. For SMEs, for example, there is the Export Fund Loan as a revolving working capital facility. Which financing option makes sense depends on export volume, the project, risk, and financing structure.  <\/p>\n<p>We provide you with initial guidance and show you which body is responsible for the next step. The specific financing is usually structured together with OeKB and your bank. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"text-image-buttons d-flex flex-wrap gap-2\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"btn\">\n                                        <a class=\"d-flex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                                            Contact us                                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"success-stories-preview-block_b0e3f326ae0dff254487cd8cc4b04d7c\" class=\"module module-success-stories-preview pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n                            <div class=\"success-stories-headline-bar bg-dark d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center flex-wrap gap-4\">\n                                            <h2 class=\"mb-0\">Success Stories<\/h2>\n                                                        <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"success-stories-wrapper position-relative mt-lg-0 mt-4\">\n                                            <div class=\"success-stories-arrow-track\">\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"success-stories-arrow success-stories-arrow-prev\" aria-label=\"Vorherige\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/arrow-left.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/button>\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"success-stories-arrow success-stories-arrow-next\" aria-label=\"N\u00e4chste\">\n               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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/andreas-lasnik-und-bruder-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/andreas-lasnik-und-bruder-300x263.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/andreas-lasnik-und-bruder-1024x897.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/andreas-lasnik-und-bruder-768x673.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/andreas-lasnik-und-bruder-1536x1346.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/andreas-lasnik-und-bruder-2048x1795.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/andreas-lasnik-und-bruder-400x351.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/andreas-lasnik-und-bruder-800x701.png 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/andreas-lasnik-und-bruder-950x832.png 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/andreas-lasnik-und-bruder-1200x1052.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/andreas-lasnik-und-bruder-1600x1402.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/andreas-lasnik-und-bruder-1900x1665.png 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"success-stories-text bg-grey justify-content-lg-between\">\n                                        <div>\n                                            <p class=\"success-stories-meta\">\n                                                USA <span class=\"success-stories-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Success Story                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                            <p class=\"success-stories-preview-text mt-4\">From a Smart Cleaning System to a Global Opportunity \u2013 How Eyeshaker Prepares for US Market Entry with ICS Funding Consulting.<\/p>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"success-stories-quote mt-4\">\u201cFor us, the Internationalization Check was a great kick-off for entering the US market.\u201d<\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"success-stories-person mt-2\">Andreas Lasnik, CEO Eyeworks GmbH<\/p>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"success-stories-slide-wrap\">\n                                <a class=\"success-stories-slide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/success_stories\/breaking-the-e1-million-mark-with-go-international\/\">\n                                    <div class=\"success-stories-image\">\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/foerderberatung_marion-kikinger.jpg\" class=\"success-stories-img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/foerderberatung_marion-kikinger.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/foerderberatung_marion-kikinger-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/foerderberatung_marion-kikinger-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/foerderberatung_marion-kikinger-400x285.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"success-stories-text bg-grey justify-content-lg-between\">\n                                        <div>\n                                            <p class=\"success-stories-meta\">\n                                                Success Story                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                            <p class=\"success-stories-preview-text mt-4\">Digital Marketing Voucher &amp; Internationalisation Voucher lead the way<\/p>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"success-stories-quote mt-4\">\u201cThe fact that we have already been able to pay out more than \u20ac1 million to Styrian companies in the first half of the funding period shows how effective our funding advisory services are\u2014and how strategically our businesses use this support for their international success,\u201d emphasises Marion Kikinger, ICS funding expert.<\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"success-stories-person mt-2\">Marion Kikinger, Export Funding Advisory Services<\/p>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"success-stories-slide-wrap\">\n                                <a class=\"success-stories-slide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/success_stories\/street-couture-from-graz-conquers-saudi-arabia\/\">\n                                    <div class=\"success-stories-image\">\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2018-scaled.jpg\" class=\"success-stories-img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2018-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2018-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2018-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2018-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2018-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2018-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2018-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2018-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2018-950x633.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2018-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2018-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2018-1900x1267.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"success-stories-text bg-grey justify-content-lg-between\">\n                                        <div>\n                                            <p class=\"success-stories-meta\">\n                                                Saudi Arabia <span class=\"success-stories-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Success Story                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                            <p class=\"success-stories-preview-text mt-4\">With a clear strategy, local adaptation, and support from the go-international Internationalization Check, Baron Filou successfully enters the Saudi Arabian market.<\/p>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"success-stories-quote mt-4\">&quot;It is a special moment when an idea becomes reality \u2013 and with the support of this funding, we were able to do exactly that: open our first store in Saudi Arabia. This expansion shows what is possible when you believe in your brand \u2013 and have the right partners by your side.&quot;<\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"success-stories-person mt-2\">Georg Schrimpf, Managing Director of Baron Filou GmbH<\/p>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"success-stories-slide-wrap\">\n                                <a class=\"success-stories-slide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/success_stories\/successful-us-expansion-styrian-automotive-expertise-now-in-the-carolinas\/\">\n                                    <div class=\"success-stories-image\">\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1741008135186.jpg\" class=\"success-stories-img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1741008135186.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1741008135186-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1741008135186-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1741008135186-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1741008135186-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1741008135186-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1741008135186-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1741008135186-950x950.jpg 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"success-stories-text bg-grey justify-content-lg-between\">\n                                        <div>\n                                            <p class=\"success-stories-meta\">\n                                                USA <span class=\"success-stories-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Success Story                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                            <p class=\"success-stories-preview-text mt-4\">With the establishment of MSG Americas, Inc. in the Carolinas, the Styrian specialist for mechatronic vehicle solutions successfully expands into the USA. <\/p>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"success-stories-quote mt-4\">\u201cThanks to the expert support from ICS, MSG was able to benefit significantly and advance the process efficiently and successfully \u2013 a clear advantage for our project!\u201d<\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"success-stories-person mt-2\">Martin Kollmann, CEO of MSG Mechatronic Systems GmbH<\/p>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"success-stories-slide-wrap\">\n                                <a class=\"success-stories-slide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/success_stories\/from-a-small-baking-course-to-us-expansion\/\">\n                                    <div class=\"success-stories-image\">\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20250307_102932-scaled.jpg\" class=\"success-stories-img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20250307_102932-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20250307_102932-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20250307_102932-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20250307_102932-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20250307_102932-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20250307_102932-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20250307_102932-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20250307_102932-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20250307_102932-950x713.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20250307_102932-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20250307_102932-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20250307_102932-1900x1425.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"success-stories-text bg-grey justify-content-lg-between\">\n                                        <div>\n                                            <p class=\"success-stories-meta\">\n                                                USA <span class=\"success-stories-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Success Story                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                            <p class=\"success-stories-preview-text mt-4\">From Initial Courses to an International Brand \u2013 How Ofner \u2013 The Baking Professional Expands into the American Market.<\/p>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"success-stories-quote mt-4\">&quot;The tips from the experts at the International Pitch Training were extremely valuable \u2013 practical and directly applicable. We have already successfully implemented them.&quot; <\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"success-stories-person mt-2\">Michaela Ofner, Managing Director Ofner DER BACKPROFI GmbH<\/p>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"benefits-block_2440caa5d392a6cab6dae188c5677298\" class=\"module module-benefits pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n                            <div class=\"benefits-headline bg-grey\">\n                    <h2 class=\"col-lg-8\">How Personal Funding Advice at ICS Works<\/h2>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"row g-0\">\n                                            <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 benefit-item\">\n                            <div class=\"benefit-icon mb-5\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Numbers_white-01.png\" alt=\"Number 01 white\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                            <p class=\"benefit-headline size-2 text-main mb-2 pt-lg-3\">Clarify the Project <\/p>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"editor benefit-text\"><p>What are you planning, in which market, and over what timeframe?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 benefit-item\">\n                            <div class=\"benefit-icon mb-5\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Numbers_white-02.png\" alt=\"Number 02 white\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                            <p class=\"benefit-headline size-2 text-main mb-2 pt-lg-3\">Assess Funding Eligibility <\/p>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"editor benefit-text\"><p>Which programs fundamentally fit the project, company, and costs?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 benefit-item\">\n                            <div class=\"benefit-icon mb-5\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Numbers_white-03.png\" alt=\"Number 03 white\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                            <p class=\"benefit-headline size-2 text-main mb-2 pt-lg-3\">Check Deadlines and Requirements <\/p>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"editor benefit-text\"><p>What needs to be done before the project starts? What evidence or prior contacts are required? <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 benefit-item\">\n                            <div class=\"benefit-icon mb-5\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Numbers_white-04.png\" alt=\"Number 04 white\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                            <p class=\"benefit-headline size-2 text-main mb-2 pt-lg-3\">Prepare the Application <\/p>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"editor benefit-text\"><p>We help guide you through the application process and the next steps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-4 benefit-item\">\n                            <div class=\"benefit-icon mb-5\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Numbers_white-05.png\" alt=\"Number 05 white\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                            <p class=\"benefit-headline size-2 text-main mb-2 pt-lg-3\">Consider Financing <\/p>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"editor benefit-text\"><p>If export financing or risk coverage is relevant in addition to grants, we connect you with the appropriate bodies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"team-quotes-block_fc6581558f72f51ba1773a87eb86f5c3\" class=\"module module-team-quotes pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n     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https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/julia-fandler-bj_c-lmhle-fandler-christoph-meissner-1680x2519-1-1200x1799.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/julia-fandler-bj_c-lmhle-fandler-christoph-meissner-1680x2519-1-1600x2399.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"team-quotes-text bg-grey\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"editor team-quotes-quote\"><p>&#8220;Our main export markets have traditionally been Germany and Switzerland \u2013 &#8216;go-international&#8217; gave us the impetus to look beyond the DACH region and consider markets such as Japan, for example.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-quotes-person text-main mt-2\">JULIA FANDLER, \u00d6lm\u00fchle Fandler GmbH<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"team-quotes-slide-wrap\">\n                                <div class=\"team-quotes-slide\">\n                                    <div class=\"team-quotes-image\">\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dieter-Rathei.webp\" class=\"team-quotes-img\" alt=\"Dieter Rathei, DR YIELD software &amp; solutions GmbH\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dieter-Rathei.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dieter-Rathei-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dieter-Rathei-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dieter-Rathei-400x400.webp 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"team-quotes-text bg-grey\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"editor team-quotes-quote\"><p>&#8220;Positioning an innovative product like our Yield WatchDog software in a new market always involves market entry risks. The &#8216;go-international&#8217; funding program helped significantly mitigate this risk.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-quotes-person text-main mt-2\">DIETER RATHEI, DR YIELD software &amp; solutions GmbH<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"kontakt\" class=\"anchor\"><\/div>\n    <div id=\"contact-person-block_e8e21bf7969536e0394e020974dbd354\" 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\">Your Experts for Personal Financing &#038; Funding Advice<\/h2>\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\/Kikinger_Marion.jpg\" class=\"contact-person-img\" alt=\"Marion Kikinger, Funding Advisor at ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion.jpg 2076w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-950x950.jpg 950w, 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                                                                      <a href=\"tel:+43%20316%20601%20703\">T +43 316 601 703<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                        <a href=\"tel:+43%20664%208179216\">M +43 664 8179216<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                        <a href=\"mailto:marion.kikinger@ic-steiermark.at\">E marion.kikinger@ic-steiermark.at<\/a>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                    <a class=\"contact-person-linkedin mt-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kikinger-marion-0199a5126\/\" 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\/CL_Clara-Lenz_hp.jpg\" class=\"contact-person-img\" alt=\"Clara Lenz, ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CL_Clara-Lenz_hp.jpg 352w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CL_Clara-Lenz_hp-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CL_Clara-Lenz_hp-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"contact-person-info\">\n                                                                                    <p class=\"size-2 text-main fw-bold\">Clara Lenz<\/p>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-position text-main\">Senior Project Management<\/p>\n                                                                                <div class=\"team-contact d-flex flex-column mt-1\">\n                                                                                            <a href=\"tel:+43%20316%20601%20276\">T +43 316 601 276<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                        <a href=\"tel:+43%20664%2088584628\">M +43 664 88584628<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                        <a href=\"mailto:clara.lenz@ic-steiermark.at\">E clara.lenz@ic-steiermark.at<\/a>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                    <a class=\"contact-person-linkedin mt-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/clara-puller\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"LinkedIn\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/linkedin-dark.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff\" 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_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-question-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-answer-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">What export funding is available for Styrian companies?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-answer-0\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-question-0\">\n                                <p>Depending on the project, federal programs such as go-international, SFG state funding, or other instruments may be suitable. Key factors include the target market, type of project, company size, and timing. ICS provides Styrian companies with personal advice on the right funding approach.  <\/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_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-question-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-answer-1\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">Who can advise me on export funding 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_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-answer-1\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-question-1\">\n                                <p>ICS Internationalization Center Styria is a point of contact for Styrian companies with questions about export funding and internationalization. In a personal consultation, projects, funding options, requirements, and next steps are assessed. <\/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_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-question-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-answer-2\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">When do I need to apply for export funding?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-answer-2\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-question-2\">\n                                <p>Many export funding programs must be applied for before the project starts or before eligible costs are incurred. Companies should therefore check funding options before commissioning services or starting an international 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_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-question-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-answer-3\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">What does go-international fund?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-answer-3\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-question-3\">\n                                <p>Depending on the direct funding program, go-international supports, among other things, market entry, digital marketing abroad, international project business, training at foreign branches, and the development of new procurement markets.<\/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_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-question-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-answer-4\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">What SFG funding is available for export and internationalization?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-answer-4\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-question-4\">\n                                <p>The SFG funding program Welt!Markt supports Styrian SMEs with, among other things, international trade fair appearances, competition participation, market development, and European technology transfer. Depending on the project, Weiter!Bilden may also be relevant for training measures.<\/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_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-question-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-answer-5\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">Are there affordable loans for export companies?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-answer-5\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-question-5\">\n                                <p>Special financing solutions are available for Austrian export companies. OeKB offers instruments for export financing and risk coverage together with banks; for SMEs, this includes, among other things, the Export Fund Loan. <\/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_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-question-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-answer-6\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">Can I combine funding and export financing?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-answer-6\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-question-6\">\n                                <p>Depending on the project and program, this may be possible. However, double funding or over-financing must be ruled out. Early coordination helps combine grants, financing, and risk coverage effectively.  <\/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_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-question-7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-answer-7\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">What should I bring to the funding consultation?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-answer-7\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_dd224e3ee7c4af0c31eda64e00c678ff-question-7\">\n                                <p>It is helpful to have a brief description of the project, target market, planned timeframe, expected costs, and previous activities in the target country. The more specific the project description, the more precisely funding eligibility can be assessed. <\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"links-downloads-block_ec09a0889843372bd130d48de627d36e\" class=\"module module-links-downloads pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n                            <div class=\"bg-grey link-headline\">\n                    <h2>Links &amp; Downloads<\/h2>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"links-downloads-list\">\n                                            <a class=\"links-downloads-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/foerderfolder.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                            <span class=\"links-downloads-label\">\n                                Funding Brochure | Export Funding &#8211; 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