Steirische Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft mbH

The Steirische Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft mbH (SFG) is a public institution wholly owned by the State of Styria, headquartered in Graz. As an initiator and active partner of the Styrian economy, it supports over 25,000 companies – particularly small and medium-sized enterprises from industry, crafts, trade, and business-related services – through tailored funding programs, favorable financing, infrastructure for research and development, as well as personalized location coaching. By networking business and science, national and international contacts, and profound expertise, the SFG sustainably contributes to strengthening and securing the future viability of the Styrian economic location.

A strong location requires a visionary strategy, focused implementation, and people who are passionately committed. SFG acts as a catalyst and active partner of the Styrian economy by offering tailored funding, financing growth projects, building bridges between business and science, and supporting companies in all stages of development – from startup to internationalization.

The funding programs of SFG target more than 25,000 Styrian companies, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises from commercial and industrial production, crafts, trade, as well as business-related services. The programs support companies in all stages of development – from founding and innovation through digitalization and qualification to internationalization and sustainable location development.