Umfrage: Wien für Expats hochattraktiv und einsteigerfreundlich - Betreuungsqualität Schlüssel zur Zufriedenheit

Vier von fünf in Wien ansässige Expats, also internationale Fach-und Führungskräfte, haben einen guten oder sehr guten Start in Wien. 93,9 Prozent bestätigen der Stadt eine hohe internationale Attraktivität, 89,3 Prozent würden Wien als Expat-Ziel weiterempfehlen. Das sind die Ergebnisse einer umfassenden Umfrage im Auftrag der Wirtschaftsagentur Wien unter hier lebenden internationalen Fach- und Führungskräften.

„Neben dem hohen Zuspruch zu Wien als Weltstadt freut uns besonders das tolle Feedback zur Arbeit unseres Beratungszentrums, dem Expat-Center. Im Zuge der Umfrage gaben 99 Prozent der Befragten an, zufrieden mit unserer dortigen Beratungsarbeit zu sein“, so Gerhard Hirczi, Geschäftsführer der Wirtschaftsagentur Wien, „Diese hohe Zustimmung zeigt, dass es sich auszahlt, dass wir Expats individuell in zwölf Sprachen beraten und ihnen ein gutes Wien-Gefühl vermitteln. Im Wettbewerb um die Ansiedlung internationaler Firmen und deren Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter kann eine gute persönliche Betreuung den entscheidenden Unterschied ausmachen.“

Wien, 20. November 2018

Presseaussendung Expat-Umfrage (PDF)

Weitere Grafiken zur Umfrage:

• So starten Expats in Wien.
• Das schätzen Expats an Wien.
• Expats würden Wien weiterempfehlen.

WOW – the Vienna Research Festival 2018 breaks records!

The Vienna Research Festival drew over 13,000 visitors to the CREAU. With free admission, they were able to learn about exciting research projects from the city at over 40 interactive stations. “What makes skin bacteria essential?”, “How can occupational accidents be avoided with robots?” and “How can archaeologists explore the earth using modern technologies without digging?” – researchers in Vienna have dedicated themselves to these and similar questions. They are working at universities and research institutes, as well as in the R&D departments of innovative Viennese companies.
The Vienna Research Festival, which was organised by the Vienna Business Agency in cooperation with the Vienna Industrial Union and the Wiener Linien, introduced the most exciting projects, including a self-driving bus, an intelligent arm prosthesis that can even tie shoe laces and a game that can be controlled solely by the power of thought. City Councillor for the Economy, Peter Hanke, who wants to get children and young people interested in research and development, was also in attendance. The scholastic programme, which has already been booked out, will run until the end of September.

Vienna, 17. September 2018
Pressrelease "Bilanz Wiener Forschungsfest" (PDF, German)
Pressrelease "Das Wiener Forschungsfest" (PDF, German)

New funding: “U-Bahn-Bau Soforthilfe” offers rapid support

The City of Vienna, the Vienna Business Agency and the Vienna Economic Chambers are providing support to Viennese businesses affected by U-Bahn construction works. A total of 3.8 million euros of underground construction emergency aid will be available for small businesses in Vienna until the year 2021.

The construction of the new U5 line and the rerouting of the U2 promise considerable benefits: an even better public transport network, more environmentally friendly mobility, and improved travel links to local companies. At the same time, however, the necessary construction work poses challenges for Vienna’s businesses. This is exactly where the new “U-Bahn-Bau Soforthilfe” programme comes in. It supports small businesses by helping them meet their rental costs and/or realise marketing measures. In total, a maximum of 14,500 euros in funding is available per company, per year.

“We place great value on providing the affected companies with rapid and flexible support. This means making money available when it’s actually needed, rather than reimbursing businesses after the fact. We have also set up a separate point of contact at the Business Agency for queries relating to funding issues”, said Gerhard Hirczi, Managing Director of the Vienna Business Agency.

Vienna, 2018, august, 30
Press release (PDF in German)
Funding program (Application as of 1 November 2018)