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As Kreativwirtschaft Austria, KAT for short, we advocate for creative professionals from architecture, the music industry, books & publishing, radio & TV, design, software & games, film & photography, advertising and the performing arts market.
Story of the month
And suddenly it went woom
With woom, Christian Bezdeka and Marcus Ihlenfeld developed children’s bikes that take into account the needs of people aged 1.5 to 14.
Creative of the month
Clarissa Steurer – With hand, heart and cork
Innovative design, sustainable materials and entrepreneurial courage. At CLARISSAKORK, creative visions merge with economic foresight. Clarissa Steurer shows how a company can be created that combines craftsmanship, digitalization and social responsibility.
KAT Magazine
Click here for the KAT magazine, our blog with news, stories and dates for the creative industries.
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Dates
we:transform creative workshop for you and your ideas
Apply by 31.01.2026 – it pays to be quick! we:transform is a nine-month co-creation program and your business boost.
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News
CampusVäre: The future is being created here
A creative center is being built in Dornbirn that brings together innovation, art and business and shows how sustainable urban development works.
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Support
Starting scholarships 2026: Submit now!
The Federal Ministry of Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and Sport is awarding the start-up grants for 2026 – important funding for young artists in Austria.
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Dates
aws Infohour: New funding programs for innovative start-ups
13.1. & 11.2.2026 | Do you have an idea that will make the world a better place? The aws supports you!
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Creatives
Clarissa Steurer – With hand, heart and cork
Innovative design, sustainable materials and entrepreneurial courage. At CLARISSAKORK, creative visions merge with economic foresight. Clarissa Steurer shows how a company can be created that…
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Sneak Preview – we:transform 2026
11.12.2025 | 9:00-10:30 | Online via Zoom In just 1.5 hours you will get a compact insight into your transformation journey with we:transform and can…
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Stories
And suddenly it went woom
With woom, Christian Bezdeka and Marcus Ihlenfeld developed children’s bikes that take into account the needs of people aged 1.5 to 14.
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