What makes Linz stand out as a business location?

The strength of Linz’s economy is based on several factors:

• A strong industrial base, featuring global corporations such as voestalpine (approx. 12,500 employees), has provided the city with a solid foundation for decades.
   
• Four of the ten highest-turnover companies in Upper Austria are headquartered here.
   
• As Austria’s second-largest commuter hub after Vienna, Linz attracts more than 100,000 workers daily and is the linchpin of the Linz-Wels region, which, with €36.6 billion, generates the highest gross value added of all Austrian regions apart from Vienna.
   
• Unlike other conurbations, Linz has an above-average share of manufacturing (32.6%) combined with a strong services sector (66.8%) – this balance makes the economy more resilient.
   
• 248 fast-growing companies and 1,060 start-ups (2024) demonstrate the region’s innovative strength.
   
• High purchasing power (over €30,000 per person) and a gross regional product of €66,400 per inhabitant – second in Austria after Salzburg – underline the region’s economic strength.

Starting a business in Linz:
Start-up spirit meets industrial expertise

Linz offers entrepreneurs more than just favourable conditions – a real sense of dynamism is taking shape here. The start-up ecosystem is one of the most vibrant in Austria and uniquely combines technology, the creative industries and manufacturing.

Strong universities, dedicated funding agencies and a connected community create the perfect breeding ground for turning ideas into successful businesses. Short lines of communication, direct support and a scene that truly embraces collaboration – in Linz, your vision becomes reality faster than anywhere else.