Why talent loves Vienna
What makes Vienna so attractive for entrepreneurial people?
We’re glad you asked. Did you know, that over a third of expats who move to Vienna for work purposes consider staying here for life? Clearly, there’s something about the city that wins over talented individuals.
Read on to get a speedy overview of why professionals and large companies alike love Vienna.
There’s plenty to love about the expat lifestyle in Vienna as well.
Prosperity and safety, a large international community, first-rate infrastructure and an abundance of green spaces make Vienna the world’s ‘Most Liveable City’.
As a business environment, Vienna enjoys many advantages, from its progressive attitude towards commerce to the vibrant international community.
Its geographical location is great for those looking to access or expand into both the western and eastern European markets. Excellent transport links and extensive rail and road connections to numerous key cities such as Munich, Budapest, Prague and Bratislava mean international travel is a breeze. Plus, every European capital but Bratislava and Ljubljana (both easily reachable via road or rail) is a plane journey of under 3 hours away from the international airport. Aside from the obvious benefits to commerce and trade, this is invaluable to expats with family and friends abroad.
And Vienna loves talent right back.
The Expat Centre and Business Immigration Office offer free, friendly support and expat advice for international professionals looking to relocate and integrate in the city. The Austrian Business Agency in particular provides services for international seeking employment.
For startup founders, there are multiple sources for initial startup funding in Vienna: city-based, regional, and federal bodies as well as European-wide programmes and incubators invest in businesses in Vienna to give fresh ideas and new talent the chance to spread their wings. The Vienna Business Agency has an exceptionally diverse range of assistance available for fledgling businesses.
The ViennaUP startup festival is the perfect opportunity to discover what Vienna can offer you. Make the most of networking opportunities, consultations, and events and get to know the city on a deeper level. We can’t wait to meet you.
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