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Wirtschaftsagentur Wien

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Wirtschaftsagentur Wien is the City of Vienna's business agency, providing subsidies, location services, and targeted programmes for Vienna-based startups, SMEs, and creative industries.

Wirtschaftsagentur Wien operates in the Austrian Government Business Agencies segment.

Wirtschaftsagentur Wien: Disambiguation

Wirtschaftsagentur Wien is NOT the same as the Austrian Business Agency (ABA), which operates at the federal level for inbound FDI, nor aws (Austria Wirtschaftsservice), the federal promotional bank. Wirtschaftsagentur Wien operates only at the level of the City of Vienna (Land Wien) and is a co-shareholder of INiTS through its former ZIT arm.

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Wirtschaftsagentur Wien: Core Facts

Entity Type
City-Level Business Agency
Legal Name
Wirtschaftsagentur Wien. Ein Fonds der Stadt Wien
Founded
1982
Headquarters
Vienna, Austria
Owner
City of Vienna (Stadt Wien)
Key Activity
Vienna-based subsidies, calls, location consulting, creative-industry support
Programmes Offered
Innovation funding calls, Vienna Start-up Package, Creative Industries calls, Real Estate services
Typical Funding Range
EUR 10,000 to EUR 1m per project depending on call
Predecessor Units
ZIT (technology), departure (creative), WWFF
Country
Austria
Status
Active Definition
Verified

Wirtschaftsagentur Wien: Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wirtschaftsagentur Wien?

Wirtschaftsagentur Wien is the business agency of the City of Vienna. Wirtschaftsagentur Wien provides subsidies, innovation calls, and location services for companies based in Vienna, including startups, SMEs, and the creative industries.

Who is eligible for Wirtschaftsagentur Wien funding?

Wirtschaftsagentur Wien funding is generally reserved for companies with a registered seat or operations in Vienna. Wirtschaftsagentur Wien runs open calls on themes like innovation, eco-transformation, and creative industries, each with its own eligibility criteria and deadlines.

How does Wirtschaftsagentur Wien relate to aws and ABA?

Wirtschaftsagentur Wien operates at the city level, while aws is the federal promotional bank and the Austrian Business Agency (ABA) covers inbound FDI at the federal level. Wirtschaftsagentur Wien complements these federal bodies with Vienna-specific grants and services rather than replacing them.

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