Carinthia: New Whitepaper Unlocks Growth Opportunities for Companies
A new whitepaper about Carinthia offers practical support for companies to unlock new business opportunities. This is the first document to consolidate all funding programs, collaboration opportunities for contract research, and key location advantages of Carinthia in one place. The guide demonstrates how businesses can benefit from the region’s framework conditions and forward-thinking partnerships to ensure long-term success and innovation.
The economic region Carinthia positions itself as a dynamic partner for companies with a forward-looking mindset. From funding opportunities and collaborations with leading research centers to implementing sustainable projects, the guide provides in-depth insights.
The following factors are highlighted as key drivers for success and business opportunities:
1. Strategic Location as a Competitive Advantage
The whitepaper highlights how Carinthia’s central location in the Alps-Adriatic region and its modern infrastructure – including the Koralmbahn railway – allow companies to access major markets quickly and optimize logistics costs.
2. Effective Use of Funding and Networks
Through programs such as Innovations.TALENT and Transformations.TALENT, Carinthia supports companies in achieving sustainable growth. The guide outlines which funding programs best suit specific initiatives and provides insights into successfully applying for grants.
3. Research and Innovation as Growth Drivers
With partners like Silicon Austria Labs, Drone Hub Klagenfurt, the Wood K plus Competence Center, and Fraunhofer KI4LIFE, Carinthia offers access to cutting-edge technologies. The whitepaper explains how companies, including SMEs across various industries, can benefit from these collaborations and strengthen their innovation capabilities.
4. Embedding Sustainability as a Success Factor
Carinthia supports businesses in implementing sustainable projects and aligning with the EU Green Deal. The “Green & Digital Research Map Carinthia” and success stories from the region provide valuable insights and inspiration.
5. Fostering Talent Acquisition and Work-Life Balance
Beyond economic benefits, Carinthia offers a high quality of life. The guide illustrates how companies can leverage this to attract top talent and secure long-term employee retention.
Additionally, the guide includes all key contact points for international companies interested in establishing a presence in Carinthia or expanding their operations in southern Austria. The complete whitepaper is now available and provides a comprehensive roadmap for businesses to activate funding and R&D partnerships in Carinthia, paving the way for sustainable growth.
Download the full whitepaper here!
