Carinthia has made a name for itself as a centre of business, research and innovation, and thus also as an ideal location for setting up a business in the south of Austria. The Carinthian economy is based on certain core areas where several companies have established themselves as European or world market leaders and where application-orientated research is done in Carinthia. The Province of Carinthia has set up a dedicated body to provide free information and services for international companies, investors and start-ups in Carinthia.
Read on for an overview of these services.
Support and strategic guidance for companies locating to Carinthia
BABEG is Carinthia’s first official port of call for international companies interested in relocating to Carinthia or pursuing expansion plans in the south of Austria. Cross-border networking and information exchange are indispensable, with communication and cooperation between businesses, research institutions, strategic partnerships and educational facilities as key elements in the overall approach.
The free information and support service includes information on Carinthia as a business location, assistance in finding a site, and help with recruitment.
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Babeg
Carinthian Agency for Investment Promotion and Public Shareholding
Völkermarkter Ring 21-23
9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee | Austria
T +43 463 908290
E-Mail: office@babeg.at
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A dedicated team of experts will assist you from the idea all the way to setting up your business- with the following packages:
- Information on Carinthia as a business location
- Evaluation of location factors/benefits
- Information on tax and revenue laws and on legal forms
- Business plan assessment
- Support with available funding and subsidies
- Contact broker - access to regional networks
- Networking with business-related service providers in Carinthia
- Networking with relevant organisations
- Search for suppliers and cooperation partners
- Search for research partners in R&D projects
- Joint development of location criteria
- Assessment and pre-selection of potential locations
- Preparation and identification of concrete location suggestions
- Joint viewing of the property
- Support with recruitment
- “Door-opener” to the Carinthian International Center (CIC) – network for international entrepreneurs and their families"
- Contact building to relevant partners and organisations
- Support with official processes, land use designation etc."
- Support even after successful relocation
- Information on useful company databases and industry networks
- Support with expansion plans
Why Carinthia? This is why! Location-specific advantages at a glance
Carinthia ...
- … is a high-tech region
- … is among Europe’s top research regions, with an attractive range of funding and support programmes
- … belongs to the group of “Strong Innovators”, i.e. is one of the most innovative regions in Europe
- … is home to excellently trained, highly motivated, skilled employees
- … is home to internationally successful, leading companies in areas such as information and communication technologies, sensors, micro-electronics, mechanical engineering and manufacturing systems
- … offers a state-of-the-art technological infrastructure as well as technology hubs such as the Lakeside Science & Technology Park Klagenfurt and the Villach Science & Technology Area
- … offers highly specialised research and future-orientated educational institutions
- … is a stepping stone from which to access new markets
- … disposes of numerous industrial and commercial properties at attractive prices
- ... combines a high quality of life for business owners, staff and dependants with all the advantages of a highly attractive technology and business location
Qualified advice for investors & start-ups
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