Website: AUVA

AUVA – The Austrian Workers’ Compensation Board 

AUVA (Allgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt – the Austrian Workers’ Compensation Board) is the social insurance for occupational risks for more than 3.1 million employees and 1.4 million pupils and students. It’s financed mainly by contributions paid by employers. It’s legal duties are: prevention of occupational accidents and diseases, occupational medical care, first aid for occupational accidents, post traumatic treatment, rehabilitation, financial compensation and research. 

The AUVA supports the Austrian Paralympic Committee and it’s athletes since physical activity motivates, strengthens the mental health and improves quality of life for disabled people.   

Website: Austrian Lotteries

Sports and Austrian Lotteries – a close partnership, that works perfectly since 1998.  

With a volume of 80 million Euro each year and due to sponsoring numerous sport projects – and through the support of “Österreichische Sporthilfe”, Austrian Olympic Committee and Austrian Paralympic Committee – they are the most important financier of sports in Austria.  

The Paralympics Tokyo 2020 are the next major challenge where the Austrian Lotteries support the Austrian Paralympic Committee to create successful Paralympics.  

Website: Ottobock Österreich

Since 1919 products and technologies from Ottobock have been helping people gain new freedom of movement and avoid potential complications. Their single-minded determination to improve quality of life has made them a global leader in technology for wearable human bionics, which enhance or replace parts of the human body. 

Their encouragement for the Paralympic movement got a company philosophy – they promote Parasport for more than 30 years now. It all started 1988 with the Paralympics in Sydney and since then they are present at every Summer and Winter Paralympics. The fruitful co-operation between Ottobock and the Austrian Paralympic Committee exists since 2009. 

Website: Toyota Österreich

Toyota and the Austrian Paralmypic Committee: Mobility for everyone.  

The base for the partnership between Toyota and the Austrian Paralympic Committee are: integrity, fairness and pursuing a common goal. Values like overcoming barriers and continuous progress in all aspects of life exceedingly strengthen this long-term partnership.  

Toyota supports athletes on their way to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics by providing economical and sustainable equipped hybrid-cars.  

Toyota is delighted to offer not only vehicles and services, but also an extensive consultation on the promising topic “Toyota Hybrid-Technology” and to accompany the Austrian Paralympic Committee on their way to Tokyo 2020. 

Website: Austrian Economic Chambers

Entrepreneurs as well as athletes must have endurance, determination, condition and the ability to deal with both victories and defeats. The athletes of the Austrian Paralympic Team prove that disability is no  handicap. Due to their discipline, positive thinking, engagement and desire to win they are role models for the economy and true examples for everyone. 

The Austrian Economic Chambers is proud to be not only a financial but also an ideational partner of the Austrian Paralympic Team.  

Website: DB Schenker

As the world´s leading sports logistics company, the experts at DB Schenker are creating the requirements and conditions for major international sport events and successful athletes for many years. The partnership with the Austrian Paralympic Committee extends the commitment in sports logistics worldwide since 2004.  

Website: Bundes-Sport GmbH

The Federal Sports Promotion Act 2013 established the Federal Sports Promotion Fund, which was converted into the “Bundes-Sport GmbH (BSG)”, a limited liability company, which takes over the task of financing the Austrian sports associations since 2018. 

Since 2010, 80 million euros per year have been available for the promotion of associations in Austria. Funding is divided to elite sport (50%), popular sport (45%) and a smaller additional area for central funding recipients (5%). The funding is based on a “dual funding model”, which is divided into a long-term oriented, secured basic funding and an annual different measure funding, depending on the needs.  

Website: Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, the Civil Service and Sport

Sport is an essential part of Austrian’ daily lives and it inspires millions of people every day. In order to establish Austria as a nation of sports enthusiasts, it requires a framework to ensure the necessary financial and organisational support.  

The constitutional powers are included in the states, while the federal government is primarily responsible for sport funding. The main task of the department of sports within the ministry is to promote the sociopolitical function of sports and the health strategy of sports clubs and sports associations.  

Website: Bank Austria

Better together! 

According to the motto “better together”, Bank Austria is committed to its social responsibility as a “good corporate citizen”.  

Accessibility is the key of their commitment for the Austrian Paralympic Committee. 

Athletes show in an impressive way what should be normal in their every day lives: overcoming barriers. Bank Austria is on a steady path called „barriere-free banking“ – they offer sign language in their stores.  

„Better together“ – this is how they can effect something. Customers, employees and partners of Bank Austria working together to create the best framework for the future.  

Website: Vienna Marriott Hotel

The Vienna Marriott Hotel and the metropolis Vienna: a unique combination. The architecture of the city builds a bridge between the classicism and the modern era. Generously designed arches and a lot of glass create an incomparable atmosphere at the Vienna Marriott Hotel. International service with Viennese charm, efficiency and professionalism make this 5-star hotel to a professional and private residence.  

To surpass all expectations is their daily task. Located in the Vienna city centre, the most important sights could be reached within a walking distance. The hotel offers 27 junior suites, a duplex suite, 5 park suites, a presidential suite and 289 generously designed standard deluxe and executive rooms. The 11 flexible banquet rooms are suitable for professional meetings, conferences and receptions as well as for private celebrations up to 700 people.  

The Vienna Marriott Hotel is very pleased to co–operate with the Austrian Paralympic Committee.