A Gateway to New Markets

It is already evident when looking at the map: Styria enjoys an ideal strategic, economic location very close to the promising markets of Southeast Europe. This proximity and the continous development of the transport network provide the perfect link between Styria and other European business hotspots. Open the door to new markets!

Styria is situated in the heart of the continent and with close proximity to the developing markets of South East Europe with a total of 20 million people. The province is closely connected to European business hotspots. Get an overview of relevant railway connections, relevant ports and flights to major European trading centres.

European Cooperation

We are committed to forging links between Styria and the rest of Europe and beyond. Styria takes an active part in the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises (Enterprise Europe Network), as well as in Horizon 2020, which is the biggest EU Research and Innovation programme ever.

Styria's Export

Styria achieves around 50 % of its turnover abroad. Styria is a world-class player in high-powered fields such as mobility, bio technology and green technology. Our quality and reliability are valued around the world: the most important export trade partners of Styria are Germany, the USA and Italy, followed by China, Great Britain and France.

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The Steirische Wirtschaftsfoerderung SFG is 100 percent owned by the region of Styria in Austria. As the regional business promotion agency, the role of the SFG is to grow and consolidate the Styrian economy. We strive to attract new business to the region with a view to encouraging industrial expansion. Supporting both new and existing companies we also act as a link to Styrian technology and innovation centres as well as to networks and clusters.