Record number of new start -ups in Lower Austria: an economic boom!

Record number of new start -ups in Lower Austria: an economic boom!

The latest figures for starting the company in Lower Austria show a promising trend. According to the half -year balance sheet in the founding area, a total of 3,896 new companies were founded from January to June 2025. This corresponds to an impressive increase of 9 % compared to the same period in the previous year and marks a historic high for start -ups in the region. This creates every fifth company foundation throughout Austria in Lower Austria.

The importance of these developments was also emphasized by Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner. She emphasized that start -ups not only strengthen the business location, but also create new jobs and increased added value. A central concern of the state government is to reduce bureaucracy to make the starters easier.

Details on the start -up structure

The demographic data of the founders are particularly interesting. 69.6 % of the respondents have the desire to be self -employed, while 68.4 % are striving for more flexibility in their professional life. The proportion of women in new start -ups is a remarkable 45.4 %, and the average age of the founders is 36.7 years. The most powerful industry for new start -ups in Lower Austria is the trade and craft, which has the largest share at 39.0 %, followed by trading 26.1 % and information & consulting with 20.5 %.

The "founderland Lower Austria" initiative has also increased its awareness of 67 % to 71 %. Fortunately, the satisfaction of the founders with the services offered is 80 %. Supporting measures are provided by the organization Riz Up and the district and branch offices of the Commerce Chamber of Lower Austria.

financing options for start -ups

To found a company, start -ups often have to make considerable investments in real estate, equipment, machines, devices and staff. It is important that the cost of living is already taken into account in the business plan. In order to secure the necessary financial resources, those willing to start should take care of start -up capital at an early stage. This is made up of their own and debt to realize the foundation.

equity is crucial for the independence of ongoing financing needs and reduces the risk of liquidity problems. It includes financial reserves as well as personal assets and also material as machines. Third parties can provide equity in the form of grants or participation capital.

state grants represent financial benefits that are bound to specific investment projects. Funding loans offer cheap interest rates and long terms with frequently repayment -free start -up phases. Examples of this are the ERP start-up loan-entry fee and the ERP almonds for innovation.

In addition, loans from banks, savings banks and cooperative banks can be applied for. A distinction is made between short -term equipment loans and medium -term to long -term investment loans. Conservation of private individuals or guarantee banks are often required to secure payment defaults and fit well into the financing strategies of young companies.

Overall, the development in Lower Austria shows how important and diverse support for start -ups is in order to successfully implement their ideas and projects. If you want to become self -employed with your own company, you can benefit from well -structured support and numerous financial options. Further information can also be found on the websites of the Ministries of Economics and Regional Initiative. Further details on the start -up balance sheet can also be called up on [noe.gv.at] (https://noe.gv.at/noe/gruender_ half -year