Starting a business
in Linz
Linz is your ideal location for entrepreneurial success! The city combines economic dynamism, excellent infrastructure, and an inspiring network of businesses, research, and education. The startup ecosystem is one of Austria's most dynamic innovation spaces, where technology, creative industries, and established companies work closely together. Short distances, fast decision-making, and a collaborative atmosphere make Linz the perfect place for your startup.
We, the Department of Economy and Innovation of the City of Linz, are at your side – with consulting, guidance, funding, space, and network. As a neutral point of contact, we provide you with the optimal overview and connect you with your ideal partner in Linz and beyond, if desired. See for yourself what Linz has to offer!
In Linz, you’ll find modern working environments featuring co-working spaces, labs and offices that connect you with the right people in central locations and specialised tech hubs.
Du willst gründen, wachsen und dich vernetzen? In der Tabakfabrik Linz findest du eines der spannendsten Innovations-Ökosysteme Österreichs. Auf einem einzigartigen Industrieareal triffst du Startups, Tech-Teams, Kreative und etablierte Unternehmen an einem Ort.
Dich erwarten moderne Co-Working-Spaces, Büros, Labs, Events und starke Community-Formate. Hier bekommst du Sichtbarkeit, Austausch auf Augenhöhe und Zugang zu Know-how, Förderungen und Partnern. Kurz: Der perfekte Ort, um Ideen schnell in Wirkung zu bringen.
In Linz, you’ll find tailored support programmes, mentoring and strong support from the initial idea right through to scaling up, all within the various business incubator programmes.
Economic development grants, start-up support, funds and venture capital: in Linz, you can find financial support at every stage of setting up your business.
Das Gründerservice der WKO Oberösterreich ist dein verlässlicher Partner auf dem Weg in die Selbstständigkeit. Es bietet persönliche Beratung, Workshops, Webinare und praktische Services wie Gewerbeanmeldung und Gründer-Coaching.
Die Beratung umfasst Themen wie Unternehmenskonzept, Rechtsform, Steuerrecht, Sozialversicherung, Finanzierung und Förderungen. Mit zahlreichen Leitfäden, Checklisten und Förderprogrammen unterstützt dich das Gründerservice individuell und unbürokratisch, damit dein Gründungsprozess einfach und erfolgreich verläuft – sie sind für dich da, jeden Schritt des Weges!
Nobody likes working in complete isolation: within Linz’s start-up ecosystem, you’ll quickly find opportunities to connect with like-minded people, experts and corporate partners. Through these networks and communities, you’ll gain access to expertise, partnerships and visibility for your business.
hub,ert is the umbrella brand of Upper Austrian NPO organizations for startup support, bundling the expertise of strong partners like WKOÖ Gründerservice, City of Linz, tech2b, and several universities.
The university landscape in Linz provides you with the expertise and practical skills you need to build a solid foundation for your start-up idea and scale it successfully.
You can find further information and funding opportunities for entrepreneurs at
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