New start -ups in Lower Austria: record numbers in Purkersdorf and Baden!

New start -ups in Lower Austria: record numbers in Purkersdorf and Baden!

In 2024, Austria experienced a remarkable start -up: a total of 36,673 new companies were launched, with almost every fifth company in Lower Austria, the popular founder. In particular, the Purkersdorf region shone with 139 new start -ups, such as Andreas Kirnberger, the branch authorities of the WKNÖ. These numbers speak for themselves - the stability and continuity in the foundation figures over the years are a clear sign of healthy entrepreneurship in the region.

stability and satisfaction among founders

further south in the Baden district, 620 new foundations were even reported. The district office chairman of the WKNÖ, Peter Bosezky, is convinced that the persistently positive founding trends reflect the economic stability in the region. A survey by the WK start-up service shows that over 90 percent of the founders are extremely satisfied with the support and advice of the Chamber of Commerce. The personal consultations are very popular - 533 foundation consultations took place last year, which shows how important this accompaniment is for the start -ups, emphasizes Bosezky.

The pursuit of independence is strongly pronounced among the entrepreneurs in Lower Austria. On average, the founders are 37.5 years old and often come from the areas of business, trade as well as information and consulting. A third of the founders are between 30 and 40 years - an age group that increasingly decides on flexibility and independence that independence offers. "The Baden district remains a good location-especially for young companies," added Bosezky, to emphasize the attractiveness for future founders, as well as "https://www.wko.at/noe/news/stile-gruenderzen-2025"> wko.at