{"id":672,"date":"2022-04-18T10:55:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T08:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspiralia.rubikon-web24.at\/foerderung\/forschung-entwicklung\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T15:54:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T14:54:35","slug":"research-development","status":"publish","type":"foerderung","link":"https:\/\/www.inspiralia.de\/en\/foerderung\/research-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Research & Development"},"content":{"rendered":"
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National and EU funding for your research and development project<\/h1>

You are planning the development of an innovative product or service, in a national or international environment. Then we will be happy to inform you about possible funding for research and development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Industrial research (TRL 2\u20134)<\/h3>\n

Research focused on a specific goal or problem. A marketable product or process is the objective, but it will only be achieved after several years of further development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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Experimental development (TRL 5\u20138)<\/h3>\n

Development of a proof of concept (PoC) under laboratory conditions progressing toward a (near-market) prototype. Innovation and technical challenges are the primary focus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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Innovation (TRL 2\u20138)<\/h3>\n

Projects that focus solely on innovation and positive impact can also be funded in certain programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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Requirements for national R&D funding<\/h3>\n

Projects are funded where the majority of activities take place in Austria and applications are submitted before the project starts. There are virtually no content-related restrictions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Companies of all sizes and industries\u2026<\/h3>\n

\u2026with company headquarters or business premises in Austria are generally eligible for funding. Depending on the funding agency and program, there may be additional restrictions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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Startups and young companies\u2026<\/h3>\n

\u2026often benefit from especially attractive funding rates and dedicated programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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Universities and non-university research institutions\u2026<\/h3>\n

\u2026with a location in Austria are also eligible for funding in many programs, either as main applicants or as cooperation partners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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Municipalities, associations, and NGOs\u2026<\/h3>\n

\u2026with a location in Austria are also eligible for funding in some programs. However, cooperation with a company is often required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Specific to individual federal states\u200b<\/h3>\n

The available funding opportunities vary by federal state in terms of funding rates, administrative procedures, and areas of focus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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Non-repayable grants of up to 80%<\/h3>\n

Depending on the funding program as well as the size and age of the company, up to 70% of eligible project costs may be granted as a subsidy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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Subsidized loan of up to 51%<\/h3>\n

Depending on the funding program as well as the size and age of the company, up to 51% of eligible project costs may be provided as a low-interest loan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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Eligible project costs<\/h3>\n

The following costs, which can generally be directly attributed to the R&D project, are typically eligible for funding:<\/p>\n

o Personnel costs (including participating shareholders)<\/p>\n

o Costs for external contractors<\/p>\n

o Material and equipment costs<\/p>\n

o Investments in R&D infrastructure<\/p>\n

o Travel and other related expenses<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n An overview of the most important R&D funding programs<\/span> <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n
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FFG Basisprogramm<\/h3>\n

The FFG Basic Program supports corporate projects in experimental development with funding of up to \u20ac3,000,000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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Frontrunner<\/h3>\n

Climate and environmental strategy of particular relevance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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FFG Kleinprojekt<\/h3>\n

The FFG Small Project funds corporate projects in experimental development with a “smaller project volume.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n

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Austrian Life-Sciences<\/h3>\n

Supports research and development projects, clinical trials, and flagship projects with funding of up to \u20ac3,000,000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Elisabeth Martinelli<\/h3>\r\n Team Lead<\/span>\r\n
Elisabeth Martinelli is part of our team in Graz and leads the R&D team.<\/div>\r\n
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Julian Fischer<\/h3>\r\n Consultant<\/span>\r\n
Julian Fischer is part of our team in Graz. He works in the area of research & development.<\/div>\r\n
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Nikita Reichelt<\/h3>\r\n Consultant<\/span>\r\n
Nikita Reichelt is part of our research and development team in Graz.
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Bettina Pe\u00dfenhofer<\/h3>\r\n Project Assistant<\/span>\r\n
Bettina Pe\u00dfenhofer joined our team in Graz and supports with R&D projects.<\/div>\r\n
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Hannah Jaritz<\/h3>\r\n Consultant<\/span>\r\n
Hannah Jaritz strengthens our team in Graz in the are of research and development.<\/div>\r\n
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