{"id":7779,"date":"2026-08-27T15:14:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T13:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ics.rubikon-web26.at\/digem-digital-gateway-markets\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T13:04:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T12:04:17","slug":"digem-digital-gateway-markets","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/digem-digital-gateway-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"DIGEM: Digital Gateway Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div id=\"standard-header-block_f6d97f8db6e17a0c9373b380ff34d63d\" 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=\"\">75% funding for your next steps in growth markets<\/h1>\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor mt-3\"><p>Develop new markets, utilize digital opportunities in export, or recruit international skilled workers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"d-flex flex-wrap gap-2 justify-content-lg-end\">\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"logo-bar-block_af73fad9e72b71802a2ef95d28450ad2\" 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\/ICS_DiGEM_Logo_RGB.jpg\" alt=\"ICS Digital Gateway Emerging Markets (DiGEM) logo\" \/>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"logo-item\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/de-kofinanziert-von-der-europischen-union_pos-840x176-1.jpg\" alt=\"Co-financed by the European Union\" \/>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"text-image-block_9eb1b08425780d325df09e097b790177\" class=\"module module-text-image pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            <div class=\"row justify-content-between g-0 gy-0 gx-lg-4 flex-lg-row-reverse\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 text-image-media text-image-media--big\">\n                                                                        <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=\"PGlmcmFtZSBjbGFzcz0idGV4dC1pbWFnZS15b3V0dWJlLWZyYW1lIiBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUtbm9jb29raWUuY29tL2VtYmVkLy01YW1FNDR3R21JIiB0aXRsZT0iWW91VHViZSB2aWRlbyIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiIGFsbG93PSJhY2NlbGVyb21ldGVyOyBhdXRvcGxheTsgY2xpcGJvYXJkLXdyaXRlOyBlbmNyeXB0ZWQtbWVkaWE7IGd5cm9zY29wZTsgcGljdHVyZS1pbi1waWN0dXJlOyB3ZWItc2hhcmUiIGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbj48L2lmcmFtZT4=\"><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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DiGEM is co-funded via SFG Styrian Business Promotion Agency using funds from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Further information on the IBW\/EFRE &#038; JTF program can be found at &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.efre.gv.at\">www.efre.gv.at<\/a>&#8220;.  <\/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.exportknowhow.at\/emerging-markets-fit-check\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                            Start Emerging Markets Fit Check                                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"benefits-block_acd4e68de501b7e3533a51ba85fe034d\" class=\"module module-benefits pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n                            <div class=\"benefits-headline bg-grey\">\n                    <h2 class=\"col-lg-8\">What can you use the DiGEM funding for?<\/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\/Icons_NEW-Website-06.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                            <p class=\"benefit-headline size-2 text-main mb-2 pt-lg-3\">Develop new markets<\/p>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"editor benefit-text\"><p>Would you like to diversify your export markets or prepare a specific project in an emerging market?<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nEligible external consulting services may include, for example: &nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Market, target group, and competitor analyses<\/li>\n<li>Localization of products and services<\/li>\n<li>Machability and feasibility studies<\/li>\n<li>Suitable sales structures in the target market<\/li>\n<li>More resilient international supply chains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This allows you to evaluate a new market more thoroughly and prepare your market entry more effectively.<\/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\/Icons_NEW-Website-03.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                            <p class=\"benefit-headline size-2 text-main mb-2 pt-lg-3\">Driving digitalization in export<\/p>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"editor benefit-text\"><p>Digital processes and Artificial Intelligence are also changing international business. DiGEM can fund external expertise to help you utilize these opportunities specifically for your company.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nThese include, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AI implementations and process development<\/li>\n<li>Compliance and legal advice for new markets<\/li>\n<li>Qualification measures for employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The crucial factor is that the consulting fits your internationalization project and the strategic development of your company<\/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\/Icons_NEW-Website-04.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                            <p class=\"benefit-headline size-2 text-main mb-2 pt-lg-3\">Recruit international skilled workers<\/p>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"editor benefit-text\"><p>International expansion often requires additional competencies within the company.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nDiGEM can support consulting services related to the following topics, among others:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Intercultural training and know-how building<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable skilled worker strategies<\/li>\n<li>Recruiting international talent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"text-image-block_748d9f907d1791005c182c800d120ff2\" class=\"module module-text-image pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            <div class=\"row justify-content-between g-0 gy-0 gx-lg-4 \">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 text-image-media text-image-media--big\">\n                                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2024-03-16_Gruendermesse-scaled.jpg\" class=\"text-image-img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2024-03-16_Gruendermesse-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2024-03-16_Gruendermesse-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2024-03-16_Gruendermesse-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2024-03-16_Gruendermesse-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2024-03-16_Gruendermesse-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2024-03-16_Gruendermesse-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2024-03-16_Gruendermesse-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2024-03-16_Gruendermesse-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2024-03-16_Gruendermesse-950x633.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2024-03-16_Gruendermesse-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2024-03-16_Gruendermesse-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2024-03-16_Gruendermesse-1900x1267.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>                                                            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 d-flex flex-column justify-content-between\">\n                    <div class=\"text-image-text-inner gap-5 p-4 d-flex flex-column justify-content-between bg-grey\">\n                        <div>\n                                                    <h2 class=\"mb-3 text-blue\">Who can apply for the funding?<\/h2>\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor mb-4 col-lg-10  bigger-text\"><p>DiGEM is aimed at export-oriented companies based in Styria with high regional value creation. Funding is particularly considered if you: <\/p>\n<p>are pursuing a specific internationalization project in one or more emerging markets and\/or wish to strategically address digitalization or international skilled worker development.<\/p>\n<p>We will clarify together during the application process whether your company and your planned project meet the requirements.<\/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.exportknowhow.at\/emerging-markets-fit-check\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                            Check if DiGEM fits my project                                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"text-image-block_98f70c213941f689466f7fa0f056389c\" class=\"module module-text-image pt-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            <div class=\"row justify-content-between g-0 gy-0 gx-lg-4 flex-lg-row-reverse\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 text-image-media text-image-media--big\">\n                                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/money2.jpg\" class=\"text-image-img\" alt=\"Hand places coins next to a light bulb \u2013 symbol of funding\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/money2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/money2-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/money2-400x215.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>                                                            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 d-flex flex-column justify-content-between\">\n                    <div class=\"text-image-text-inner gap-5 p-4 d-flex flex-column justify-content-between bg-grey\">\n                        <div>\n                                                    <h2 class=\"mb-3 text-blue\">How high is the funding?<\/h2>\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor mb-4 col-lg-10  bigger-text\"><p>For selected companies, DiGEM can cover 75% of the costs of eligible external consulting services. The company bears a corresponding personal contribution and actively participates in the implementation of the project. Which services are eligible in a specific case and to what extent funding is possible will be examined during the consultation and selection process.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"text-image-block_c56cfdca4b5224e1c13155577fbd1eb5\" class=\"module module-text-image pt-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            <div class=\"row justify-content-between g-0 gy-0 gx-lg-4 \">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 text-image-media text-image-media--big\">\n                                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DiGEM-Sujet-Karte_background_plain.jpg\" class=\"text-image-img\" alt=\"World map in blue\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DiGEM-Sujet-Karte_background_plain.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DiGEM-Sujet-Karte_background_plain-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DiGEM-Sujet-Karte_background_plain-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DiGEM-Sujet-Karte_background_plain-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DiGEM-Sujet-Karte_background_plain-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DiGEM-Sujet-Karte_background_plain-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DiGEM-Sujet-Karte_background_plain-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DiGEM-Sujet-Karte_background_plain-950x534.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DiGEM-Sujet-Karte_background_plain-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DiGEM-Sujet-Karte_background_plain-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DiGEM-Sujet-Karte_background_plain-1900x1069.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>                                                            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 d-flex flex-column justify-content-between\">\n                    <div class=\"text-image-text-inner gap-5 p-4 d-flex flex-column justify-content-between bg-grey\">\n                        <div>\n                                                    <h2 class=\"mb-3 text-blue\">Which countries count as emerging markets?<\/h2>\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor mb-4 col-lg-10  bigger-text\"><p>DiGEM is focused on internationalization projects in a broad group of international growth markets. These include markets in Africa, Asia, North and South America, and other regions. A specific DiGEM country list applies to the funding.  <\/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\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/digem_emerging-markets-liste__finall.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                            View Emerging Markets country list                                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"benefits-block_6d8ae4fb252148ac3448fe8a3db3f0ad\" class=\"module module-benefits pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n                            <div class=\"benefits-headline bg-grey\">\n                    <h2 class=\"col-lg-8\">Three steps to DiGEM funding<\/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\">Emerging Markets Fit Check<\/p>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"editor benefit-text\"><p>Take about five minutes and start with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exportknowhow.at\/emerging-markets-fit-check\/\">Emerging Markets Fit Check<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This will provide you with an initial structured assessment of your company&#8217;s starting position. At the same time, the Fit Check is the first step in applying for DiGEM funding. <\/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\">Personal export consulting<\/p>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"editor benefit-text\"><p>Based on your results, we will discuss your project with you personally.<br \/>\nThis involves, among other things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>what international goal you are pursuing,<\/li>\n<li>where your company currently stands,<\/li>\n<li>what challenges you want to solve,<\/li>\n<li>what external expertise might be useful for this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this way, an initial idea evolves into a clearly defined internationalization project.<\/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\">Action Plan<\/p>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"editor benefit-text\"><p>In the next step, a concrete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exportknowhow.at\/export-business-plan-vorlagen\/\">Action Plan<\/a> for your project is developed. It bundles the starting position, goals, and planned measures and serves as a further basis for selection for funding. Once the required documents are complete and your project meets the requirements, the concrete implementation can be prepared.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"cta-block_e3e5ed2094aaa404564991eaaf945154\" class=\"module module-cta pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            <div class=\"cta-bar bg-main d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row justify-content-between align-items-lg-end gap-3\">\n                <div class=\"cta-text\">\n                                            <h2 class=\"mb-2\">Request DiGEM consulting<\/h2>\n                                                                <div class=\"editor\"><p>Funding alone does not determine the success of an international project. It is crucial that the market, strategy, resources, and external expertise fit together. Therefore, DiGEM combines financial support with a structured preparation of your project: from the Fit Check to personal consulting and the Action Plan. This turns a funding opportunity into a concrete next step for your internationalization.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"btn \">\n                        <a class=\"d-flex\" href=\"mailto:digem@ic-steiermark.at\" target=\"_blank\">\n                            Request DiGEM consulting                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"contact-person-block_04bdf41a894229c978985104a22651f8\" class=\"module module-contact-person pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            <div class=\"row g-0 gy-4 gx-lg-4\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-3\">\n                    <div class=\"contact-person-text bg-dark max-height\">\n                                                    <h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4\">Your DiGEM team at ICS<\/h2>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"col-lg-9\">\n                        <div class=\"bg-grey contact-person-grid contact-person-grid--grid  row g-0\">\n                                                            <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 contact-person-card\">\n                                    <div class=\"contact-person-photo\">\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AG_Abigail-Garcia_hp.jpg\" class=\"contact-person-img\" alt=\"Abigail Garcia, ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AG_Abigail-Garcia_hp.jpg 653w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AG_Abigail-Garcia_hp-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AG_Abigail-Garcia_hp-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AG_Abigail-Garcia_hp-400x399.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\">Abigail Garcia<\/p>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-position text-main\">Project Management DiGEM<\/p>\n                                                                                <div class=\"team-contact d-flex flex-column mt-1\">\n                                                                                            <a href=\"tel:+43%20316%20601%20408\">T +43 316 601 408<\/a>\n                                                            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                                         <\/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 class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 contact-person-card\">\n                                 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class=\"contact-person-info\">\n                                                                                    <p class=\"size-2 text-main fw-bold\">Alexandra Kohrgruber<\/p>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-position text-main\">Project Management, DiGEM<\/p>\n                                                                                <div class=\"team-contact d-flex flex-column mt-1\">\n                                                                                            <a href=\"tel:+43%20316%20601%20275\">T +43 316 601 275<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                        <a href=\"tel:+43%20664%208179369\">M +43 664 8179369<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                        <a href=\"mailto:alexandra.kohrgruber@ic-steiermark.at\">E alexandra.kohrgruber@ic-steiermark.at<\/a>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                    <a class=\"contact-person-linkedin mt-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alexandra-kohrgruber\/\" 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=\"text-image-block_707af79405ebc55b71f7d52d925c928c\" 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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                                                                            <div class=\"editor mb-4 col-lg-10  bigger-text\"><p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The project sponsor is<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Steirische Exportservice GmbH<\/b><a title=\"http:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\"><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/a>A 100% subsidiary of ICS Internationalisierungscenter Steiermark GmbH<\/p>\n<p>The export service organization of the Styrian economy<br \/>\nLindweg 33, 8010 Graz<br \/>\n+43 316 601 400; office@ic-steiermark.at<br \/>\n<a title=\"http:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">www.ic-steiermark.at<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n      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                      <div class=\"success-stories-text bg-grey justify-content-lg-between\">\n                                        <div>\n                                            <p class=\"success-stories-meta\">\n                                                China <span class=\"success-stories-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Success Story                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                            <p class=\"success-stories-preview-text mt-4\">From Graz to China: Easelink scales Matrix Charging with Luxshare<\/p>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div>\n                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/a>\n                           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https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26_sbruenner_01_epnp-19-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26_sbruenner_01_epnp-19-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26_sbruenner_01_epnp-19-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26_sbruenner_01_epnp-19-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26_sbruenner_01_epnp-19-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26_sbruenner_01_epnp-19-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26_sbruenner_01_epnp-19-950x633.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26_sbruenner_01_epnp-19-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26_sbruenner_01_epnp-19-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26_sbruenner_01_epnp-19-1900x1267.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                                                Mexico <span class=\"success-stories-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Success Story                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                            <p class=\"success-stories-preview-text mt-4\">With support from ICS and DiGEM funding, EPnP Technologies strategically prepared its market entry into Mexico.<\/p>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"success-stories-quote mt-4\">\u201cThanks to the excellent, accessible support from ICS and the professional internationalisation partner Decoto International, we were able to explore the exciting markets of Mexico and Latin America with low entrepreneurial risk and already celebrate our first tangible successes.\u201d<\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"success-stories-person mt-2\">G\u00fcnter Winkler, Managing Director, EPnP Technologies<\/p>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                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class=\"more-posts-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/news\/review-export-academy-customs-knowledge-for-exports-to-third-countries\/\">\n                                <div class=\"more-posts-image\">\n                                                                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_5172-scaled.jpg\" class=\"more-posts-img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_5172-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_5172-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_5172-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_5172-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_5172-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_5172-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_5172-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_5172-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_5172-950x633.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_5172-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_5172-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_5172-1900x1267.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"more-posts-text\">\n                                    <p class=\"more-posts-meta\">\n                                        <span class=\"more-posts-date\">29. October 2026<\/span> <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Emerging Insights <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Latest News                                    <\/p>\n                                    <div class=\"more-posts-bottom mt-2\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"more-posts-title\">Review | EXPORT ACADEMY: Customs Knowledge for Exports to Third Countries<\/h3>\n                                                                                    <p class=\"more-posts-desc mt-2\">How can companies handle their export business outside the EU safely and efficiently? What role do rules of origin, customs procedures, and preference regulations play? These questions were the focus of the EXPORT ACADEMY &quot;Customs Knowledge for Exports to Third Countries,&quot; where the ICS welcomed numerous representatives of Styrian companies to CAMPUS 02 on October 21, 2026.  <\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"more-posts-arrow\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"col-lg-6 more-posts-card-col\">\n                            <a class=\"more-posts-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/news\/vocational-training-connects-exchange-with-delegation-from-southern-africa\/\">\n                                <div class=\"more-posts-image\">\n                                                                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_5078-scaled.jpg\" class=\"more-posts-img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_5078-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_5078-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_5078-1024x699.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_5078-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_5078-1536x1048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_5078-2048x1397.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_5078-400x273.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_5078-800x546.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_5078-950x648.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_5078-1200x819.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_5078-1600x1092.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_5078-1900x1296.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"more-posts-text\">\n                                    <p class=\"more-posts-meta\">\n                                        <span class=\"more-posts-date\">6. October 2026<\/span> <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Emerging Insights <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> International Workforce &amp; Students <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Latest News <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Africa                                    <\/p>\n                                    <div class=\"more-posts-bottom mt-2\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"more-posts-title\">Vocational Training Connects: Exchange with Delegation from Southern Africa<\/h3>\n                                                                                    <p class=\"more-posts-desc mt-2\">As part of the Dual Education Fact Finding Mission, we had the pleasure of welcoming and accompanying a delegation of experts in vocational education and training from Namibia, Eswatini, South Africa, and Lesotho for a two-day visit to Graz.<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"more-posts-arrow\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1\" class=\"module module-faq pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n                            <div class=\"faq-headline bg-main\">\n                    <h2>Frequently asked questions about DiGEM<\/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_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-question-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-answer-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">What funding is available for Styrian companies wishing to expand into emerging markets?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-answer-0\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-question-0\">\n                                <p>With DiGEM, selected export-oriented companies from Styria can receive 75% of the costs of eligible external consulting services. The consulting can cover market development, digitalization in export, or international skilled worker strategies, among other things. <\/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_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-question-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-answer-1\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">Who can 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_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-answer-1\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-question-1\">\n                                <p>The program is aimed at export-oriented companies based in Styria with high regional value creation that are pursuing a suitable internationalization, digitalization, or skilled worker 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_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-question-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-answer-2\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">Which consulting services are funded via DiGEM?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-answer-2\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-question-2\">\n                                <p>Possible topics range from market and competitor analyses, localization, and sales strategies to AI and process consulting, as well as intercultural training and international skilled worker strategies. Specific eligibility is examined individually for each 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_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-question-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-answer-3\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">How high is the 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_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-answer-3\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-question-3\">\n                                <p>Upon admission to the program, 75% of the costs of eligible external consulting services can be covered.<\/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_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-question-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-answer-4\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">How do I apply for DiGEM?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-answer-4\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-question-4\">\n                                <p>The first step is the Emerging Markets Fit Check. This is followed by personal export consulting and the development of an Action Plan. These steps form the basis for selection for 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_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-question-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-answer-5\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">Which countries are considered emerging markets in DiGEM?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-answer-5\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-question-5\">\n                                <p>There is a specific country list for DiGEM including markets in Africa, Asia, and North and South America, among others. Before starting the application, you should check whether the desired target market is included. <\/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_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-question-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-answer-6\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">Can DiGEM also fund digitalization and AI in export?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-answer-6\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-question-6\">\n                                <p>Yes. External consulting services related to AI implementations, process development, compliance, and qualification measures can be relevant within the program, provided they meet the funding requirements. <\/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_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-question-7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-answer-7\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">Is there support for finding international skilled workers?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-answer-7\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_afd9c9f7961d2d4dbec6bf54eae032a1-question-7\">\n                                <p>International skilled workers are one of the three DiGEM focus areas. This can include external consulting services on skilled worker strategies, recruiting international talent, and intercultural know-how. <\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7779","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Funding for Emerging Markets | DiGEM Styria<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Up to 75% funding for external consulting: with DiGEM, Styrian companies open up new markets and digitalise their export 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