{"id":7922,"date":"2026-07-24T10:06:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T08:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ics.rubikon-web26.at\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T13:16:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T12:16:05","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div id=\"standard-header-block_f4397e2a8074c092813d5b9e809f0b66\" 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=\"\">The One-Stop Shop for Styrian Exporters<\/h1>\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor mt-3\"><p>The ICS Internationalization Center Styria is the central point of contact for Styrian companies looking to export, open up new markets, or develop international projects. From the initial inquiry to concrete implementation, we bundle consulting, market and export knowledge, funding opportunities, and international networks. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"d-flex flex-wrap gap-2 justify-content-lg-end\">\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n                            <div class=\"standard-header-image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-scaled.jpg\" class=\"standard-header-img\" alt=\"Das ICS-Team gemeinsam beim Gruppenfoto\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-300x82.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-1024x281.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-768x211.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-1536x421.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-2048x562.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-400x110.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-800x220.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-950x261.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-1200x329.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-1600x439.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICS-Teamfoto2025-12_breit-1900x521.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>                <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"standard-header-facts\">\n                    <div class=\"facts-slider row g-0\">\n                                                    <div class=\"col-lg standard-header-fact\">\n                                                                    <p class=\"fact-number\">2005<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"fact-subline\">Foundation<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"fact-description mt-3\">As a joint initiative of WKO Styria, the Province of Styria\/SFG, and IV Styria.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"col-lg standard-header-fact\">\n                                                                    <p class=\"fact-number\">> 1300<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"fact-subline\">Consulting sessions annually<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"fact-description mt-3\">The ICS team is happy to advise you on all internationalization matters.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"col-lg standard-header-fact\">\n                                                                    <p class=\"fact-number\">> 90<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"fact-subline\">Events per year<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"fact-description mt-3\">Domestic events are deliberately used to raise companies&#8217; awareness of export opportunities and to position the ICS service offering.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"col-lg standard-header-fact\">\n                                                                    <p class=\"fact-number\">> 50<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"fact-subline\">International activities annually<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"fact-description mt-3\">Strategic markets are actively engaged through delegations, networking formats, and targeted market development during international activities.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"text-image-block_b6964ebc21ed55622bdd47f1539204d3\" 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=\"PGlmcmFtZSBjbGFzcz0idGV4dC1pbWFnZS15b3V0dWJlLWZyYW1lIiBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUtbm9jb29raWUuY29tL2VtYmVkLzAyc2VKOUM4R3VJIiB0aXRsZT0iWW91VHViZSB2aWRlbyIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiIGFsbG93PSJhY2NlbGVyb21ldGVyOyBhdXRvcGxheTsgY2xpcGJvYXJkLXdyaXRlOyBlbmNyeXB0ZWQtbWVkaWE7IGd5cm9zY29wZTsgcGljdHVyZS1pbi1waWN0dXJlOyB3ZWItc2hhcmUiIGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbj48L2lmcmFtZT4=\"><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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Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers.<\/p> <div class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-buttons\"> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-btn\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-unblock role=\"button\">Unblock content<\/a> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-btn\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-accept-service role=\"button\" style=\"display: none\">Accept required service and unblock content<\/a> <\/div> <a class=\"brlbs-cmpnt-cb-provider-toggle\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-show-provider-information role=\"button\">More information<\/a> <\/div><\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                            <\/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\">The Export Service Organization for Styrian Businesses<\/h2>\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor mb-4 col-lg-10  bigger-text\"><h4><strong>Internationalization opens up new opportunities \u2013 but also presents companies with new markets, rules, and decisions. This is precisely where ICS comes in: We provide orientation, connect the right partners, and support Styrian businesses with bundled expertise on their path abroad. <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As a joint initiative of the Styrian Chamber of Commerce, the Province of Styria\/Styrian Business Promotion Agency SFG, and the Federation of Austrian Industries Styria, we have combined regional proximity with international reach since 2005. Through the worldwide network of AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA and the Enterprise Europe Network, we open doors to market information, contacts, and cooperation opportunities. <\/p>\n<p>Our aim is clear: companies should more quickly identify which market, which offer, and which next step suits their project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"link-boxes-block_d520de25af12f355626187d103f17588\" class=\"module module-link-boxes pn-0\">\r\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\r\n                        <div class=\"row g-4\">\r\n                                <div class=\"col-lg\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"box bg-grey\">\r\n                                                                        <div class=\"icon mb-5\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Icons_NEW-Website-06.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                                            <h2 class=\"mb-1\">Our Mission for Styria as a Business Location<\/h2>\r\n                                                                            <p>We motivate companies to internationalize, support entry into new target regions, promote international projects, and intensify cross-border economic relations.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nIn doing so, we help to make export opportunities visible, build competencies, and sustainably anchor Styrian companies in international markets.<\/p>\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"col-lg\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"box bg-grey\">\r\n                                                                        <div class=\"icon mb-5\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Icons_NEW-Website-08.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                                            <h2 class=\"mb-1\">Regionally Rooted and Globally Connected<\/h2>\r\n                                                                            <p>Behind ICS is a strong interplay of business, public sector, and international networks. This structure enables short distances within Styria and access to expertise and contacts in many markets worldwide. <\/p>\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"quote-module-block_2de60f5c89493901e023dc1b8c6f55c7\" 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_KHA.jpg\" alt=\"Karl Hartleb, Gesch\u00e4ftsf\u00fchrer des 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 class=\"artifact-docx-preview_heading1\">Your next international step begins in Styria. Whether it&#8217;s an initial export idea, a new target market, or a concrete international project: Bring us your endeavor. Together, we will create clarity and set the next step in motion.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                                                                                                                <p class=\"person mt-1\">Karl Hartleb, Managing Director of ICS<\/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=\"benefits-block_1664efd35e3e9d910d8fddf4770a61eb\" 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 We Support<\/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\/themes\/ics\/img\/exclamation.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                            <p class=\"benefit-headline size-2 text-main mb-2 pt-lg-3\">Global Establishment of Styrian Companies<\/p>\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\/themes\/ics\/img\/exclamation.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                            <p class=\"benefit-headline size-2 text-main mb-2 pt-lg-3\">Facilitating market entry into new target regions and participation in international projects<\/p>\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\/themes\/ics\/img\/exclamation.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                            <p class=\"benefit-headline size-2 text-main mb-2 pt-lg-3\">Intensification of contacts in Central and Eastern Europe<\/p>\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\/themes\/ics\/img\/exclamation.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                            <p class=\"benefit-headline size-2 text-main mb-2 pt-lg-3\">Networking of its partners and stakeholders: entrepreneurs, clusters, and public bodies<\/p>\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\/themes\/ics\/img\/exclamation.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                            <p class=\"benefit-headline size-2 text-main mb-2 pt-lg-3\">Motivation of Styrian SMEs for internationalization<\/p>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"team-quotes-block_c668ef7680719d301ddc5ebc42836dc1\" class=\"module module-team-quotes pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n                            <div class=\"team-quotes-headline bg-dark\">\n                    <h2>Statements from Our Owners<\/h2>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"team-quotes-wrapper position-relative mt-4\">\n                                            <div class=\"team-quotes-arrow-track\">\n                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"team-quotes-arrow team-quotes-arrow-prev\" aria-label=\"Previous\">\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=\"team-quotes-arrow team-quotes-arrow-next\" aria-label=\"Next\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/arrow-right.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    <div class=\"team-quotes-slider\">\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=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/herkneu-e1784031496232-768x743-1.jpg\" class=\"team-quotes-img\" alt=\"Josef Herk, Pr\u00e4sident WKO Steiermark\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/herkneu-e1784031496232-768x743-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/herkneu-e1784031496232-768x743-1-300x290.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/herkneu-e1784031496232-768x743-1-400x387.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"team-quotes-text bg-grey\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"editor team-quotes-quote team-quotes-quote--small\"><p>Geopolitical tensions, new trade barriers, and increasing competitive pressure are putting massive strain on our export economy. Especially now, Styria needs more internationalization, not less. ICS is a strategic location factor in this regard: it strengthens our businesses in new markets, secures added value in the region, and is a clear commitment to openness, competitiveness, and the future.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-quotes-person text-main mt-2\">JOSEF HERK, President WKO Styria<\/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=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ehrenhoeferwillibald671-e1784031515622-768x803-1.jpg\" class=\"team-quotes-img\" alt=\"Willibald Ehrenh\u00f6fer, Wirtschaftslandesrat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ehrenhoeferwillibald671-e1784031515622-768x803-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ehrenhoeferwillibald671-e1784031515622-768x803-1-287x300.jpg 287w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ehrenhoeferwillibald671-e1784031515622-768x803-1-400x418.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"team-quotes-text bg-grey\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"editor team-quotes-quote team-quotes-quote--small\"><p>Export successes of domestic companies secure jobs in Styria and are a key factor for our prosperity. Every second euro is generated through exports. With the Internationalization Center Styria, we have a unique institution in Austria to support the Styrian export economy. The team does outstanding work and offers businesses the best possible support.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-quotes-person text-main mt-2\">WILLIBALD EHRENH\u00d6FER, Provincial Minister for Economic Affairs<\/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=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Alfred-Marchler-Vizepraesident-IV-Steiermark-scaled-e1788942187636.jpg\" class=\"team-quotes-img\" alt=\"Alfred Marchler, Vizepr\u00e4sident IV Steiermark\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Alfred-Marchler-Vizepraesident-IV-Steiermark-scaled-e1788942187636.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Alfred-Marchler-Vizepraesident-IV-Steiermark-scaled-e1788942187636-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Alfred-Marchler-Vizepraesident-IV-Steiermark-scaled-e1788942187636-1024x1020.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Alfred-Marchler-Vizepraesident-IV-Steiermark-scaled-e1788942187636-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Alfred-Marchler-Vizepraesident-IV-Steiermark-scaled-e1788942187636-768x765.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Alfred-Marchler-Vizepraesident-IV-Steiermark-scaled-e1788942187636-400x399.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Alfred-Marchler-Vizepraesident-IV-Steiermark-scaled-e1788942187636-800x797.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Alfred-Marchler-Vizepraesident-IV-Steiermark-scaled-e1788942187636-950x947.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Alfred-Marchler-Vizepraesident-IV-Steiermark-scaled-e1788942187636-1200x1196.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"team-quotes-text bg-grey\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"editor team-quotes-quote team-quotes-quote--small\"><p>Being internationally visible is essential for a small country. We showcase our vocational training concepts worldwide and, conversely, are increasingly dependent on top talents making Styria their center of life and work. For us as an industry, being visible and successful means being open. Open to new markets, new cooperations \u2013 ICS has been supporting domestic companies in precisely this for 20 years.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-quotes-person text-main mt-2\">ALFRED MARCHLER, Vice President IV Styria<\/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=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/KoRRothJuergen318-scaled-e1788942149192.jpg\" class=\"team-quotes-img\" alt=\"J\u00fcrgen Roth, Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender des ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/KoRRothJuergen318-scaled-e1788942149192.jpg 1702w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/KoRRothJuergen318-scaled-e1788942149192-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/KoRRothJuergen318-scaled-e1788942149192-865x1024.jpg 865w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/KoRRothJuergen318-scaled-e1788942149192-768x909.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/KoRRothJuergen318-scaled-e1788942149192-1298x1536.jpg 1298w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/KoRRothJuergen318-scaled-e1788942149192-400x473.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/KoRRothJuergen318-scaled-e1788942149192-800x947.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/KoRRothJuergen318-scaled-e1788942149192-950x1124.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/KoRRothJuergen318-scaled-e1788942149192-1200x1420.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/KoRRothJuergen318-scaled-e1788942149192-1600x1893.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 team-quotes-quote--small\"><p>International markets have become more complex, dynamic, and political. Successful export strategies therefore require professional guidance and strong networks. ICS combines market know-how with concrete implementation power and, together with the worldwide network of AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA, provides orientation in uncertain times. Our goal is clear: to make Styrian companies more resilient, bolder, and even more globally visible.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-quotes-person text-main mt-2\">J\u00dcRGEN ROTH, Chairman of the ICS Supervisory Board<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"logo-bar-block_7e2e5b30b1741738e7abf41ec17c6ee0\" class=\"module module-logo-bar pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n                            <div class=\"logo-bar-headline bg-grey px-4\">\n                    <h2>A company of:<\/h2>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"logos-slider\">\n                                                                    <a class=\"logo-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wko.at\/stmk\/wko\/wirtschaftskammer-steiermark\" target=\"_self\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WKO_Stmk_rgb_neu38.jpg\" alt=\"Logo WKO Steiermark\" \/>\n                        <\/a>\n                                                                                        <a class=\"logo-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verwaltung.steiermark.at\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Wirtschaft_Arbeit_Finanzen_u_Wissenschaft_u_Forschung_no-space.png\" alt=\"Logo Land Steiermark \u2013 Wirtschaft, Arbeit, Finanzen, Wissenschaft und Forschung\" \/>\n                        <\/a>\n                                                                                        <a class=\"logo-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sfg.at\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SFG-Logo-6cm-mit-Claim_rgb.jpg\" alt=\"Logo SFG\" \/>\n                        <\/a>\n                                                                                        <a class=\"logo-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iv.at\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Logo_STMK.png\" alt=\"Logo Industriellenvereinigung Steiermark\" \/>\n                        <\/a>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"logo-bar-block_5d7fbe04899ca24a7954b40ef85041c0\" class=\"module module-logo-bar py-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n                            <div class=\"logo-bar-headline bg-grey px-4\">\n                    <h2>In cooperation with:<\/h2>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"logos-slider\">\n                                                                    <a class=\"logo-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wko.at\/aussenwirtschaft\/start\" target=\"_blank\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/awo_austria-2.jpg\" alt=\"Logo WKO Au\u00dfenwirtschaft Austria\" \/>\n                        <\/a>\n                                                                                        <a class=\"logo-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.go-international.at\/\" target=\"_blank\">\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                        <\/a>\n                                                                                        <a class=\"logo-item\" href=\"https:\/\/een.ec.europa.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/01.EEN-logo_CMYK_HORIZ_positive_NoSafeSpace-scaled.png\" alt=\"Logo Enterprise Europe Network\" \/>\n                        <\/a>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"contact-person-block_a58f9ad7a33c5ddcfab6155cec0bd531\" 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\">Expertise that is directly accessible<\/h2>\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor\"><p>International markets are opened up by people. At ICS, you will meet experts who bring together countries, industries, funding, networks, and export topics. Find the right contact person or describe your project to us \u2013 we will direct your inquiry to the right place.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"col-lg-9\">\n                        <div class=\"bg-grey contact-person-grid contact-person-grid--grid  row g-0\">\n                                                            <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 contact-person-card\">\n                                    <div class=\"contact-person-photo\">\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"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, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-1600x1600.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kikinger_Marion-1900x1900.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"contact-person-info\">\n                                                                                    <p class=\"size-2 text-main fw-bold\">Marion Kikinger<\/p>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-position text-main\">Export Funding Advisory<\/p>\n                                                                                <div class=\"team-contact d-flex flex-column mt-1\">\n                                                                                            <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 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\/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 class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 contact-person-card\">\n                                    <div class=\"contact-person-photo\">\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp.jpg\" class=\"contact-person-img\" alt=\"Christina Rupp, ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp.jpg 1188w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp-800x799.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rupp_Christina_2023-02-01_quadrat_hp-950x949.jpg 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"contact-person-info\">\n                                                                                    <p class=\"size-2 text-main fw-bold\">Christina Rupp<\/p>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-position text-main\">EU Project Management<\/p>\n                                                                                <div class=\"team-contact d-flex flex-column mt-1\">\n                                                                                            <a href=\"tel:+43%20316%20601%20749\">T +43 316 601 749<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                        <a href=\"tel:+43%20664%208179372\">M +43 664 8179372<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                        <a href=\"mailto:christina.rupp@ic-steiermark.at\">E christina.rupp@ic-steiermark.at<\/a>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                    <a class=\"contact-person-linkedin mt-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rupp-christina\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"LinkedIn\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/linkedin-dark.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div 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\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-scaled.jpg\" class=\"contact-person-img\" alt=\"Sandra Tanos, Export Consultant at ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-950x950.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-1600x1600.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sandra-Tanos-quadratisch-1900x1900.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"contact-person-info\">\n                                                                                    <p class=\"size-2 text-main fw-bold\">Sandra Tanos<\/p>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-position text-main\">Senior Project Management | Export Consulting<\/p>\n                                                                                <div class=\"team-contact d-flex flex-column mt-1\">\n                                                                                            <a href=\"tel:+43%20316%20601%20271\">T +43 316 601 271<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                        <a href=\"tel:+43%20664%208179379\">M +43 664 8179379<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                        <a href=\"mailto:%20sandra.tanos@ic-steiermark.at\">E  sandra.tanos@ic-steiermark.at<\/a>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                    <a class=\"contact-person-linkedin mt-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sandra-tanos\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"LinkedIn\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/linkedin-dark.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"faq-block_26acda9c3456efad34e86fcb873e5249\" 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_26acda9c3456efad34e86fcb873e5249-question-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_26acda9c3456efad34e86fcb873e5249-answer-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">What does the ICS Internationalization Center Styria do?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_26acda9c3456efad34e86fcb873e5249-answer-0\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_26acda9c3456efad34e86fcb873e5249-question-0\">\n                                <p>The ICS is the central export service organization for Styrian companies. It offers information, personal consulting, qualification, funding orientation, events, delegation trips, and access to international networks. The goal is to support companies from their export start to opening up new markets and developing international projects.  <\/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_26acda9c3456efad34e86fcb873e5249-question-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_26acda9c3456efad34e86fcb873e5249-answer-1\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">Which companies can contact ICS?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_26acda9c3456efad34e86fcb873e5249-answer-1\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_26acda9c3456efad34e86fcb873e5249-question-1\">\n                                <p>The offer is aimed at Styrian companies that are exporting for the first time, expanding existing foreign markets, examining new target regions, or wishing to implement international projects. Even an initial, still open question about internationalization is a good starting point for a conversation. <\/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_26acda9c3456efad34e86fcb873e5249-question-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_26acda9c3456efad34e86fcb873e5249-answer-2\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">Is consulting at ICS free of charge?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_26acda9c3456efad34e86fcb873e5249-answer-2\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_26acda9c3456efad34e86fcb873e5249-question-2\">\n                                <p>An initial orientation and clarification of your internationalization project are part of the ICS service and are available free of charge to Chamber of Commerce members. Whether costs or funding opportunities apply for further services depends on the respective offer or program and will be clarified transparently in a personal discussion. <\/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_26acda9c3456efad34e86fcb873e5249-question-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_26acda9c3456efad34e86fcb873e5249-answer-3\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">How does ICS support entry into new export markets?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_26acda9c3456efad34e86fcb873e5249-answer-3\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_26acda9c3456efad34e86fcb873e5249-question-3\">\n                                <p>ICS helps with the selection and evaluation of suitable markets, provides country and industry knowledge, outlines legal and economic frameworks, and connects companies with experts, partners, and networks in the target country.<\/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_26acda9c3456efad34e86fcb873e5249-question-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_26acda9c3456efad34e86fcb873e5249-answer-4\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">How do I find the right contact person for my export project?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_26acda9c3456efad34e86fcb873e5249-answer-4\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_26acda9c3456efad34e86fcb873e5249-question-4\">\n                                <p>You can select a suitable specialist directly via the team and contact page or address your general inquiry to ICS. 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