Fight for the future: SMEs in Austria are under pressure!
Fight for the future: SMEs in Austria are under pressure!
Austria's entrepreneurship is in a deep crisis, and according to Peter Lieber, President of the Austrian trade association (ÖGV), it is time to set the course for a sustainable future. In an interview, which was published on Leadersnet be loaded. These framework conditions mean that Austria remains in a recession in a European comparison in the third year in a row.
Dear to point out that over -bureaucratization, for example by the economic owner report, is documented with high punishments in the event of non -compliance. These additional hurdles make it difficult to get access to grants and capital inside. The increasing wage costs without corresponding productivity increases could lead to increased corporate closures.
challenges and opportunities for medium -sized businesses
The political neglect of medium -sized companies, which is of central importance for the Austrian economy, is particularly important. Long -term trends such as digitization, service orientation and globalization must be brought into the political focus in order to promote development in the trade. The ÖGV is actively working on projects in the context of Industry 4.0 and 5.0 to strengthen the commercial representation. A central concern is to promote the connection between science and business. The Wilhelm Exner medal is given an important role. This medal distinguishes scientists: inside that have a direct influence on entrepreneurship. This also includes Ferdi Schüth, who was awarded the medal in 2024 and has achieved significant discoveries in the areas of catalysis and mechanocatalysis. The award, which is named after a former honorary president of the ÖGV, is not only appreciated internationally, but is also intended to support the market development and promote creative thinking in order to secure the prosperity in Austria, as
In another context, it is pointed out that the founding dynamics in Austria have slowed down for the first time since 2020. The current Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (Gem) shows that the resilience of new companies compensates for the lower founding rate to a certain degree. Excellent infrastructure and funding programs are expressly evaluated positively, while costs and uncertainties have a negative impact on the frequency of founding. founding dynamics in Austria
| Young entrepreneur: Interior share in the population | 6.6% |
| established companies | 7.9% |
| Average age of the young entrepreneurs: inside | 42 years |
| stronger founding dynamics from 55 years | yes |
| percentage of women in start -up | increase, but challenging conditions |
Although almost half of the population sees opportunities in entrepreneurship, only 7.5% are planning to found a foundation in the next three years. The fear of entrepreneurial failure increases, which reduces the willingness to found it. Two of three young companies in Austria are innovation-based, but the unused potential in the field of spin-offs and digital transformation remains a big topic. In 2024, the FFG invested over 90 million euros in FTI young companies to promote entrepreneurship, as in the analysis of the Gem on fh Joanneum can be seen.
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