Attracting companies to Carinthia: Companies are growing
In an innovative, future-orientated technology region
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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Dott.ssa Marzia Di Bella-Negi, LLM
International Investment Service
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Why Carinthia? This is why! Location-specific advantages at a glance
Carithia...
- 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
