Startupmark - Startup Support

Are you looking to start a new business, further develop your ideas, or expand internationally? The business location coaches are your personal contacts for all questions related to the growth of your business. Whether in person, online, or over the phone, they’ll show you the right support options available to you.

From the initial idea to growth: The SFG supports startups with tailored funding programs at various stages of development. Discover the funding opportunities that are right for your startup and get an overview of what’s available.

HORIZON Europe opens the door for highly innovative startups to access Europe’s largest research and innovation funding program. Take advantage of the SFG’s expertise, find suitable international partners, and have your project’s potential and your application professionally reviewed.

Friday’s Fifteen offers startups the opportunity to present themselves to the SFG’s financing team on short notice and in a straightforward manner. After the pitch, you’ll receive immediate feedback. In addition, depending on your needs, you can schedule a detailed financing consultation or be put in touch with other relevant contacts.

Get started and lay the financial groundwork for your company’s growth. Together with private co-investors, we invest venture capital in highly innovative startups and support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in forward-looking growth projects through silent partnerships.

The EEN helps startups grow internationally, tap into new markets, and find suitable business and collaboration partners in Europe and beyond. Have a search or opportunity profile created, participate in international matchmaking events, or have your sustainability potential assessed.

Join us on a tour! Once a year, the SFG’s networking trip takes Styrian startups to the hotspots of the European startup scene. You’ll gain insight into the local startup ecosystem, gain access to new markets, and have time for industry discussions.

Through iCONTACT, SFG is building a strong network of investors and offering you exclusive access to select, innovative startup projects. As a central hub in the Styrian innovation ecosystem, we connect investors with promising Styrian startups.

A successful market entry and sustainable growth pose major challenges for many startups. Through Experts for Startups, we connect startups with industry experts who guide them through market entry and scaling, share practical knowledge, and contribute valuable market insights and their networks.

The Styrian Innovation Centers offer startups a space for development, collaboration, and growth. Modern infrastructure, flexible spaces, and a strong network create the ideal conditions for successfully building a business. Whether you’re looking for offices, workshops, warehouses, or labs, you’ll find the right business location here.

Whether you’re looking for an office, commercial space, a production facility, or a custom solution, together we’ll find the location that’s right for your startup and your growth plans. Take advantage of personalized advice, extensive location expertise, and a strong network to find the location where your startup can thrive.