Upper Austria Congress Funding Scheme

Congress Funding

Planning a professional congress, conference or symposium at the Design Center Linz?
Then this information may be of interest to you: The Province of Upper Austria provides non-repayable grants for non-public, overnight-stay-relevant professional events.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

• Organizers of congresses

• Authorized organizations such as travel agencies or professional congress organizers (PCOs)

Which events are eligible for funding?

Professionally oriented congresses, conferences, symposia, or meetings with a scientific or educational focus

•  Focus: Scientific or educational content

• Participants: Minimum of 60 registered attendees (excluding accompanying persons)

• Overnight stays: At least 80 verified overnight stays in Upper Austria (including accompanying persons)

• Venue: Paid event location within Upper Austria

• Branding: Use of the “Upper Austria” location brand logo on the event website and materials

  GREEN BONUs

  In addition to the basic funding, the Province of Upper Austria offers the Green Bonus – an additional grant for events certified as Green Meetings/Events.

  Your benefits with the Green Bonus:

  • Financial bonus in addition to the standard congress funding

  • Up to 40 hours of free sustainability consulting by certified experts

  • Positive positioning of your event as environmentally conscious and responsible

  Requirement:

  • Certification according to the Austrian Ecolabel UZ62

  • At least 4 weeks before the start of the event

  All details and application forms are available on the official website of the Province of Upper Austria.