Digitalisation Consulting Graz & Styria
Digitalisation in Graz —
Funding, Processes & Real Implementation for SMEs
Digitalisation isn't a one-time project — it's a transition. We help Graz SMEs navigate it: from funding eligibility (aws and SFG funding) to concrete process implementation, with a local advisor who knows Styrian business reality.
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Digitalisation made concrete
Not just buying software — rethinking how you work.
The most common mistake in digitalisation: buying a new tool before understanding the process. The second most common: digitising a broken process and getting a faster, but still broken, result. Real digitalisation starts with the process — what actually needs to happen, who does it, and where the handoffs lose time.
Once the process is clear, the right tool (or automation) is usually obvious. And often, existing tools already cover 80% of what's needed — they're just not configured or connected correctly.
5 most common starting points for Graz SMEs
- Quote & invoice automation
Automatically generate quotes from CRM data, send invoices via email, track payment status — without manual copy-paste.
- CRM implementation
A central customer database that your whole team uses — replacing spreadsheets, sticky notes, and individual email inboxes.
- Online appointment booking
Customers book themselves — connected to your calendar, with automatic reminders and follow-up emails.
- ERP integration
Connect your ERP (Weclapp, SAP Business One, etc.) with your webshop, accounting, or logistics — no more double data entry.
- Document management
Searchable, structured digital filing for contracts, delivery notes, and correspondence — instead of Outlook folders and shared drives.
Key differentiator
Funding from aws and SFG — check before you start
Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws) awards non-repayable grants for digitalisation and AI projects, up to €150,000 depending on the programme. In Styria, SFG also funds digitalisation projects, for example with 30% of eligible costs up to €2,500 for projects from €3,000.
The most important rule: the application must be filed before the project starts. We check which programme fits your project and plan it so that it meets the funding criteria.
aws grants
up to €150,000
SFG example
30%, max. €2,500
Important
Apply before starting
Digitalisation packages
Three ways to start your digitalisation.
Start with orientation, or dive straight into implementation. Every engagement begins with a free 30-minute consultation.
Digitalisation Check
Half-day analysis of your current digitalisation state. We map your key processes, identify the biggest time wasters, and produce a prioritised top-3 action plan — written, actionable, no fluff.
- ½ day on-site or remote
- Process mapping (current state)
- Top-3 digitalisation priorities
- Time & cost estimate per measure
- Tool recommendations (unsponsored)
- AWS/SFG eligibility check included
Process Optimisation
Select 2 key processes and we digitalise or automate them end-to-end. Includes analysis, tool selection, configuration, integration, testing, and team handover. After 4–8 weeks, those processes run without manual effort.
- Includes Digitalisation Check
- 2 processes end-to-end
- Tool selection & setup
- System integrations (APIs)
- Team training & handover
- Funding check included
Digitalisation Support
Six-month guided transformation programme. Monthly strategy meetings, ongoing implementation support, course corrections included. Ideal for businesses that want to tackle digitalisation systematically, not in a rush.
- 6-month programme
- Monthly 2h strategy meeting
- Ongoing implementation support
- Tool & vendor decisions together
- Progress tracking & reporting
- Funding application support
Funding in Styria
Four programmes that can fund your digitalisation.
Many Graz businesses leave funding on the table because the programmes are complex and the application process feels opaque. We navigate this for you — free of charge in the initial consultation.
aws Digitalisierung
Austrian companies, per programme
Non-repayable grants from Austria Wirtschaftsservice for digitalisation and AI projects, covering consulting and implementation. AI-Start, for example, supports an SME’s first AI project with up to €15,000. Calls open and close, so timing matters.
Largest amountsSFG Steiermark
Styrian businesses
The Styrian business promotion agency funds digitalisation projects, for example with 30% of eligible costs up to €2,500 for projects from €3,000: ERP and CRM systems with interfaces, booking platforms, customer portals or a first website.
RegionalKMU.DIGITAL
SMEs
Funds consulting (status analysis 80%, strategy consulting 50%) and implementation at 30% up to €6,000. Implementation requires a funded consultation first. According to kmudigital.at, the current budget is exhausted.
Currently exhaustedChamber of Commerce advice
WKO members
The regional Chambers of Commerce offer initial digitalisation consultations, often free of charge or heavily subsidised. Ask WKO Steiermark which offers are currently available in Styria.
Good starting pointWe check your eligibility free of charge. During the initial consultation, we assess which programmes apply to your project and company profile — no forms to fill out, no bureaucracy on your part yet.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Where do I start with digitalisation?
Usually where you or your team spend the most time on manual tasks — typically: creating quotes, sending invoices, managing appointments, or answering the same emails repeatedly. A Digitalisation Check (€690) shows you in a half-day analysis which three measures have the highest leverage. You don't need to digitalise everything at once — start with what costs the most time.
What funding is available for digitalisation in Styria?
Three bodies are most relevant for Styrian businesses: aws awards non-repayable grants for digitalisation and AI projects, up to €150,000 depending on the programme. SFG funds digitalisation projects, for example with 30% of eligible costs up to €2,500 for projects from €3,000. KMU.DIGITAL funds consulting and implementation, but according to kmudigital.at its budget is currently exhausted. We check your eligibility free of charge in the initial consultation and guide you through the application process.
What does digitalisation consulting in Graz cost?
The most accessible entry point is the Digitalisation Check for €690 — a half-day analysis of your current state with a top-3 action plan. Process optimisation projects for 2 core processes start at €2,490. A 6-month digitalisation support programme with monthly meetings starts at €890/month. We check upfront whether and to what extent these costs can be funded.
How long does a typical digitalisation project take?
The Digitalisation Check is done in half a day, report within one week. A concrete process optimisation project (2 processes) typically takes 4–8 weeks, depending on complexity and existing IT infrastructure. If we implement appointment software or set up a CRM, realistic timelines are: selection & setup 1–2 weeks, data migration & testing 1–2 weeks, go-live & training 1 week.
Isn't it enough to just buy a new tool?
Sometimes yes — but usually not. Tools only solve problems when the underlying process is clear. Many Graz SMEs already have 4–6 software tools in use, half of which are either unused or not connected. Before buying another tool, it's worth understanding whether the problem is a process problem, an integration problem, or actually a tool problem.
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