World of Experience Economy - A Funding Initiative in Cooperation with Creative Industries Styria
Companies in Styria open their doors to the public: Funding for consulting, creative, and investment services to design accessible, safe, and innovative experience tours. Applications accepted until 30.06.2027.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The aim of the funding initiative is to support Styrian companies from various industries and of different sizes in making their production sites, workshops, and technologies accessible to a broad audience. By opening up the businesses, innovations are to be made visible, awareness of technical and societal developments strengthened, and the interest of young people as well as potential skilled workers promoted.
Eligible expenses
- Consulting costs for concept development
- Planning and architectural services
- Design and implementation of information and presentation media
- Safety equipment and precautions
- Training for tour guides
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Non-eligible expenses
- General marketing measures without project reference
- Leasing or hire purchase costs
- Personnel costs
- Shop construction
- Parking space markings
Eligible to apply
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Location in Styria
- Quality criteria of Creative Industries Styria for experience world economy enterprises
- Willingness for active participation and transparency
- Commitment to visitor safety
- Minimum number of 10 employees (full-time equivalents)
Documents required for application
- Project description with concept
- Cost and financing plan
- De minimis declaration
- Proof of CIS quality criteria
- Confirmation of barrier-free planning (if structural changes)
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the visitor program
- Comprehensibility and quality of the concept
- Safety and accessibility concept
- Relevance for the target group and educational aspects
Description
The funding initiative “Experience World of Business” in cooperation with Creative Industries Styria supports Styrian manufacturing companies, business-related service providers, and creative enterprises (with at least 10 full-time equivalents) in making their production sites, workshops, and technologies accessible and engaging for a broad audience. In the concept phase, consulting and planning services (50% subsidy, max. €10,000) are funded for the development of visitor programs and virtual tours. In the implementation phase, creative services (50% funding rate, up to €30,000) as well as material and investment expenses (25% funding rate, up to €40,000) are eligible for funding – for example, safety and accessibility equipment, information and presentation media, training for guides, or digital applications. Companies can also refine already realized tours within the framework of the update phase with a 33% subsidy (up to €14,850).
The initiative aims to make innovations and technical developments visible, spark the interest of young people and potential skilled workers, and promote dialogue between business, education, and the public. The location in Styria, compliance with CIS quality criteria, and a commitment to transparency and safety are prerequisites. Applicants declare in the de minimis statement that they will not exceed the de minimis threshold of €300,000 within three years. Applications can be submitted via the SFG online portal (ID Austria) until 30 June 2027. The funding is paid out after project completion upon proof of eligible costs and fulfillment of structural and organizational requirements (including barrier-free construction according to ÖNORM B 1600/1601). This measure strengthens the Styrian economic location, creates transparency, and promotes sustainable retention of skilled workers.
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