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Innovative trade and industry

Bring new ideas to local supply. The Vienna Business Agency will support you.

Do you want to bring a breath of fresh air to local supply with innovative products or services? Or make your business fit for the future with new processes, modern technologies and smart workflows? The Vienna Business Agency supports small businesses and start-ups that use new solutions to strengthen their local area and improve people’s everyday lives with its Innovative Crafts and Trades funding. From investments to marketing and training, the funding helps you to implement your ideas professionally and develop your business further. The most important key points at a glance:

What is supported?

  • Investments: construction measures, technical equipment, machinery, material costs, licenses, concessions
  • Services: external consulting, marketing, training for employees Personnel costs

Funding facts

  • Max. Funding amount: € 75,000
  • Funding rate: 50 %
  • Minimum project size: € 20,000
  • Max. Project duration: 2 years
  • Advance payment: up to 50% of the funding amount possible
  • Women’s bonus: 5,000 euros. The women’s bonus is awarded if your project is demonstrably managed by a qualified woman.

Who can submit?

  • Small companies (< 50 employees)
  • Founders in Vienna
  • Industries: Local supply companies from the trade and craft, retail, gastronomy, book and media trade sectors

Submission

  • Submission period: April 15, August 15, December 31, 2026
More info & submission
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