Austria
Innovation Performance
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Institutions & Initiatives
The Austrian Research Promotion Agency Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft (FFG)
The Austrian Research Promotion Agency is the national funding institution for business-related research and development in Austria. The FFG supports international networking and promotes scientific careers.
Austria Wirtschaftsservice Gesellschaft mbH (aws)
Austria Wirtschaftsservice Gesellschaft mbH (aws) is the federal government's development bank.
By granting low-interest loans, guarantees, subsidies as well as equity capital, it supports companies in the implementation of their innovative projects from the initial idea to international market success. The aws also provides advice and support on the protection and exploitation of intellectual property. This is supplemented by specific information, consulting, service and support for budding, existing and expanding companies.
Wirtschaftsagentur Wien
They support local and international companies in all phases of their business development, advise on entrepreneurial issues and help expats get started in Vienna. They provide anyone who wants to start a business, startups, sole proprietorships, domestic and international small and medium-sized enterprises or corporations with the information they need.
The right place for information about subsidies, operating space, an office and free consulting or workshops.
Launchpad for Startup
Angel Investment Network
Venture Capital
This Website gives an overview over the Business angels, venture capital firms and other sources of finance in Austria.