Economic Development Support for Companies

Economic Development Grants for Businesses in the market municipality of Gratkorn offer a continuously available subsidy framework for existing companies across all sectors as well as for young entrepreneurs and start-ups. The goal is to strengthen regional economic power through financial incentives for investments, growth measures, and quality improvements. In addition, consulting services, liability assumptions, and digitalization initiatives are supported to make business processes more efficient and future-oriented. Special programs support local supply and accompany the market transfer of research results into marketable innovations. New establishments and business takeovers are also secured through targeted funding packages as well as comprehensive young entrepreneur consulting.

Companies seeking investment or innovation funding will find diverse funding areas here, ranging from corporate financing and operational digitalization to individual consulting services. The funding requirements are based on the regulations of the municipality of Gratkorn and may vary; detailed information is provided by the responsible local administrative office. Interested businesses benefit from a transparent application process without sector-specific restrictions, as long as it does not concern special tourism packages or agricultural funding lines. This regionally tailored subsidy program enables sustainable business development that strengthens the Styrian economic location in the long term and efficiently supports future-oriented projects.