Funding, grants, subsidies
for Linz's Business Community

 

Financial support can be a crucial cog in the engine driving growth, innovation, and sustainable success. With the goal of strengthening businesses in Linz as effectively as possible, we offer targeted grant programs tailored to the diverse needs of our local economy.

These include the following funding programs, which help companies in Linz break new ground, overcome challenges, and fully realize their potential. Whether it’s digitalization, sustainability, investment, or startup support—each funding program opens up opportunities that often surprise and inspire.

Start-up Support

Funding is provided to cover a portion of rental costs in order to create new, sustainable jobs at the Tabakfabrik, the Techcenter, the Neue Werft, and the OIC at Johannes Kepler University.
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Investment Grant

To support investments by commercial enterprises and business owners, as well as micro and small businesses, particularly in connection with new business establishment, relocation, business start-ups or takeovers, and expansion and modernization efforts related to accessibility, sustainability, and energy efficiency.
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Regional Economic Initiative

#bettertogether Collaborations involving at least three businesses (consortia, working groups, or associations) can apply for funding for marketing initiatives or events aimed at strengthening the local economy in the city’s neighborhoods.
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Event, Conference, Trade Show

Are you planning an event that will boost conference tourism in Linz or help promote the city’s image in a way that benefits the local economy? If so, this economic development program is the right support for you, whether you’re a business, association, consortium, or interest group based in Linz.
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Founders fund of the City of Linz

Once a year, the City of Linz awards four grants of 5,000 euros each to support ideas in the very early stages of development. The submission period for 2026 begins again on April 1 and will take place via our participation platform.

read more about the founders fund

Digital Grant Management in the City of Linz

The state capital has modernized its grant system: Residents can now apply for all municipal support services through a central online portal. This digital solution is part of the city’s digitalization strategy and makes the entire application process simpler and more efficient.

At the same time, internal processes within the municipal administration have been standardized, which speeds up processing and optimizes administrative work.

Do you have questions about the economic development programs (funding, grants, subsidies) offered by the City of Linz?

 

Please contact the City Government Office, Department of Economy & Innovation, and speak with Christian Genstorfer or Karin Sabkovski (Finance Division, ext. 2307) at

subventionen.wirtschaft@mag.linz.at 

Hauptplatz 1, 4041 Linz

Tel: +43 732 7070 1090

Disclaimer: English content translated with AI assistance.

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You can find interactive projects, participation formats, and information about our events at

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