Support for Economic Development Projects
Funding program to strengthen regional economic development in Styria through investment, consulting, and in-kind service projects. Applications can be submitted from 01.01.2024 to 30.06.2027.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The funding pursues the central objective of regional economic development in Styria. It aims to enhance the attractiveness of the location and to strengthen the competitiveness of the Styrian economy in the long term. Supported are investment projects, projects for consulting and in-kind services by intermediaries, as well as consulting projects.
Eligible expenses
- Investments
- Consulting services
- In-kind contributions from intermediaries
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Founders
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Applicants eligible under § 2 StWFG 2001
- Application must be submitted before the start of the project
- Personal consultation with the SFG prior to application submission
Documents required for application
- Documents according to the SFG website
Description
The funding program "Promotion of Economic Development Projects" specifically supports projects in Styria as a grant initiative to increase regional competitiveness and sustainably strengthen the location. Eligible to apply are companies of all sizes, start-ups, as well as public institutions in accordance with § 2 StWFG 2001. Funded are investment projects, consulting services, and in-kind contributions from intermediaries, with a focus on projects that make a direct contribution to strengthening local value creation. The funding period extends from 01.01.2024 to 30.06.2027, during which all applications must be submitted to the Styrian Business Promotion Agency Ltd. before the project start.
The program aims to increase the attractiveness of Styria as a business location and to create a solid foundation for innovation and jobs in the long term. In addition to classic investments in tangible assets, professional and strategic consulting projects are also supported to accompany companies and founders in their development. A prerequisite for funding is a personal consultation with the SFG prior to application submission as well as the submission of all documents required according to the SFG website. Interested applicants receive detailed information on submission procedures, funding rates, and documentation obligations directly via the portal of the Styrian Business Promotion Agency. This program offers a valuable opportunity to set sustainable growth impulses and strengthen the regional economy in the long term.
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