Growth coaching and expansion consultations

Whether you have national or international expansion plans or wish to develop new business areas or consolidate your business relations with partners upstream or downstream of your value chain, we've got you covered. We offer strategic process and organisational development and connect you with financing partners. Our growth coaching is geared towards assisting startups and entrepreneurs up to five years after founding. To qualify, a business must have been founded in Vienna and the growth objective must be clearly defined. Note: We offer special consultations for women entrepreneurs. In addition, we can provide consultations in the language you speak on your premises . Associations and people participating in the start-up programme (UGP) of the Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS) are not eligible. Growth coaching Smart production Sustainable technology Social innovations

Innovation consultations for technology and life sciences companies

We offer consultations on digital technologies, intelligent production, sustainable technologies, and for the development and implementation of social innovations. In addition, we can assist you with any issues related to new regulatory policies adopted at national, international, or EU level. Our innovation consultations are for prospective founders, founders and entrepreneurs, startups, one-person enterprises and micro-enterprises as well as new self-employed persons who fall under the new self-employment scheme (Neue Selbständige) – in the pre-founding phase, startup phase, and up to five years after founding. To qualify, a business must have been founded in Vienna or already be headquartered in Vienna. If you're looking for consultations with a focus on the creative industries or the technology sector, we're here to help. Note: We offer special consultations for women entrepreneurs. In addition, we can provide consultations in the language you speak on your premises . Smart production Sustainable technology Digital technology Life sciences Social innovations Co-creation workshop Consultations on your company premises

Sustainability consultations

We're here to assist companies at any stage in developing circular products and services, in resource conservation and material efficiency, impact analyses, and logic models as well as CO 2 /methane calculations, and in your efforts to avoid rebound effects (effects through which the savings potential of efficiency improvements is not, or only partially, realised). Our sustainability consultations are for businesses in the field of energy, mobility, logistics, constructions, urban development, assistive technology, food production, facility management, architecture, climate and impact, sustainable construction, circular economy, and urban mining. Note: We offer special consultations for women entrepreneurs. In addition, we can provide consultations in your language on your premises . Sustainable technology Digital technology Life sciences Social innovations Impact coaching

Consultations on your business location

We'll support you in your search and selection of a business location, assist you in finding office space and meeting rooms in the startup phase, and offer information on offices, properties, business parks, and networks in Vienna. We'll also support you We will also come to your company and discuss with you all matters concerning official channels, operating licences and your options for obtaining funding for your project in Vienna. On-site consultations Business location consulting

Who is eligible for funding?

Companies in Vienna can apply to receive funding from the Vienna Business Agency. Our funding is financial aid that we pay out in support of novel development proposals submitted by businesses and founders in Vienna. You can use the funding to realise development proposals that you may never have ventured into without this type of support.

Who do I contact if I want to receive funding from the Vienna Business Agency?

Contact us. Find your funding expert on the webpage featuring the particular funding you're interested in applying for.

How do I find out whether my development proposal is eligible for funding?

During a consultation, a funding expert will tell you whether your development proposal meets the formal criteria. Find your funding expert by going to the webpage featuring the particular funding you're interested in applying for.

What's the procedure for obtaining funding?

To receive funding, you will need to submit a funding application. Consult with your funding expert to get the information you need, submit your application online, and – this is important – don't make any investments until after you've submitted a complete application. This is because the Vienna Business Agency provides funding only for development proposals that start after the application has been submitted.

Your development proposal should be an innovation in the market or for your company. The Vienna Business Agency funds development proposals and not day-to-day operating costs. Make the cost calculation for your development proposal as detailed as possible.

When does funding begin to be paid out?

Funding is paid out only after you’ve received official approval. Your project must not start until after you have submitted the complete funding application.

When do I find out whether my development proposal will be funded?

The decision is made by a jury based on well-defined assessment criteria. Depending on the funding programme, it can take up to four months to find out whether your development proposal will be funded.

What is the maximum amount that I can receive?

The maximum funding amounts vary depending on the type of funding. Ask your funding expert about the funding details before you submit your application.

What is a co-funding rate?

The co-funding rate is the percentage of a development proposal's eligible costs that will be funded. The co-funding rate varies depending on the type of funding. To give you an example: If the co-funding rate is 50% and we recognise 100,000 euros as your project costs, the Vienna Business Agency will pay 50,000 euros.

Where do I submit my application to receive funding from the Vienna Business Agency?

You can submit your funding application via our online portal – it's convenient and always available. To do so, you must register on our website and create a profile. In your profile, select "My submissions" and "New application". Funding accounts will also be settled via our online system.

What aspects does the Vienna Business Agency prioritise when it comes to funding?

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What is the de minimis rule?

In the European Union, aid (including subsidies) is possible on the basis of various regulations. One of these is the de minimis rule. According to this rule, you and your company may not receive more than 300,000 euros in subsidies in Austria within three years.

What is a partnership application?

A company can apply for funding by itself or jointly with other companies, research institutions, associations, universities, and universities of applied sciences. A lead partner is in charge of coordinating the application submission and – if funding is awarded – of managing the project and communicating with the Vienna Business Agency and the partners for the entire project duration.

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Is your business expanding? We support companies in Vienna with consultations, subsidies, and suitable premises. Startups can also participate in current tenders and competitions to scale up more quickly.

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Funding for growing businesses

International Market Entry Funding

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What?
Funding for SMEs looking to tap into new markets abroad.

Max. funding
50,000 euros per project

Next submission deadlines:
15 January, 30 April, 31 August, 31 December 2026

Creative Industry Market Entry Funding

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What?
Funding for companies in the creative industries accessing new markets and target groups or creating new sales channels.

Max. funding
50,000 euros per project

Submission deadlines:
30 June, 31 December 2026

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