Innovation Promotion

The Innovation Promotion of the City of Villach is aimed at entrepreneurs and start-ups with headquarters and project implementation within the city area of Villach. As a non-repayable grant, it supports pioneering initiatives in the fields of business financing, research & innovation, as well as consulting & business financing. Applications can be submitted continuously from 01.01.2019 until the funding volume is exhausted to the regulatory authority of the city. The funding rewards innovative ideas and contributes to sustainably strengthening the regional economic power in Carinthia. A prerequisite for a successful application is proof of self-employment as well as current business activity. The amount of funding is based on the actual needs of the project and the available budget of the City of Villach.

Applicants commit to providing information and access to books and records during the project period, as well as allowing on-site inspections. This ensures transparency and proper use of funds. The legal basis is the Subsidy Regulation of the City of Villach, supplemented by resolutions of the Committee for Trade, Food, and Veterinary Affairs. Interested companies and founders from Villach can obtain detailed information on application documents and procedures from the City of Villach, regulatory authority. This grant offers an attractive opportunity to implement innovative ideas in practice while simultaneously promoting economic development in Carinthia.