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Register now Search funding Skip to search results Scope Scope filters European & International 11 National 10 Topics Scope filters Life Sciences and Health 33 Europe and International 33 Competitive Enterprises 29 Environment 29 Digitization 25 Energy 23 Mobility 21 Production and Materials 18 Safety and Security 16 Space and Aeronautics 13 Networking and Cooperation 13 Training and Young Talent 12 Social and Culture 11 Artificial Intelligence and Data Innovation 9 Climate-Neutral City 8 Research Infrastructure 6 Advanced Materials 6 Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics 5 Quantum Technology and Photonics 4 Chips and electronic systems 4 Show 10 more Open topics Funding open for all topics Funding for Scope filters Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) 21 Large companies 20 Research facilities 19 Start Up 18 Universities 17 Universities of applied sciences 17 Competence centres 15 Authorities 12 (Non-profit) Associations 11 Multipliers / Intermediaries 4 Single researchers 2 Show 1 more Status Scope filters Open 11 Planned 5 Closed 5 Cooperation Scope filters Not necessary 11 Necessary 10 Funders BMWET 4 European Commission 10 BMIMI 8 FTE 2 BMFWF 1 EUNexGen 1 Close Filter 21 results Selected filters Space and AeronauticsXMobilityXSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)X Sort: DateTitleRelevance Horizon Europe: Cluster 5 Batteries and Energy 2026 Call 03 - single stage Tender overview for HORIZON-CL5-2026-03 The current call "Cluster 5 - Batteries and Energy - single stage" only contains single-stage topics. All topics for 2026 are described in detail (content, budget, formal criteria, etc.) in the entire… More information available Funding Closed Learn more Digital Europe Programme - Accelerating the Best Use of Technologies (SO5) Calls for proposals in SO5 of the Digital Europe Programme The Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) supports the digital transformation of European society. The aim of the activities under SO5 "Accelerating the Best Use of Technologies" is to support SMEs and p… More information available Funding Closed Learn more Research infrastructures in Horizon Europe 2026 EU funding to strengthen, further develop and network European research infrastructures in Horizon Europe 2026 (HORIZON-INFRA-2026-01) The "Research Infrastructures 2026" call supports projects to strengthen and further develop European research infrastructures. The aim is to improve their networking, sustainable use and open access … More information available Funding Open Submission Period 10.03.2026 - 16.06.2026 Learn more European Defense Fund - Call For Proposals 2026 Research and development for the European defense industry The European Defense Fund (EDF) strengthens the innovative, industrial and scientific basis of the European defense industry and thus contributes to the strategic autonomy of the EU. The work program … More information available Funding Open Submission Period 22.01.2026 - 29.09.2026 Learn more Industrienahe Dissertationen 2026 (Industry-Related PhD Projects 2026) For Non-University Research Institutions and Companies with R&D Activities The call supports application-oriented research projects carried out by PhD candidates employed at non-university research institutions or companies of any size with R&D activities, each with a branch… More information available Funding Open Submission Period 01.10.2025 - 30.09.2026 Max. Funding per project 110.000 Learn more Digital Europe Programme - Accelerating the Best Use of Technologies (SO5) Calls for proposals in SO5 of the Digital Europe Programme The Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) supports the digital transformation of European society. The tenth call for proposals starts on April 21, 2026 and is open until October 1, 2026. The aim of the … More information available Funding Open Submission Period 21.04.2026 - 01.10.2026 Learn more Digital Europe Programme - Advanced Digital Skills (SO4) Calls for proposals in SO4 of the Digital Europe Programme The Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) supports the digital transformation of European society. The tenth call for proposals starts on April 21, 2026. The deadline for submissions is October 1, 2026. … More information available Funding Open Submission Period 21.04.2026 - 01.10.2026 Learn more COMET Projects 2026 Excellent collaborative research for future-oriented innovations In COMET Projects, high-quality research is carried out through collaboration between academia and industry. The aim is to do research towards exploitable products, processes, and services that have … More information available Funding Open Submission Period 24.03.2026 - 13.10.2026 Max. Funding per project 2.700.000 Learn more Austrian Life Sciences 2024 - 2026 Expanding and strengthening support for the life sciences sector in Austria and national and international networking As part of the “Austrian Life Sciences 2024 - 2026” initiative, support is provided for the life sciences sector and its increased capital requirements, which are typical for the industry. Funding is … More information available Funding Open Submission Period 22.03.2024 - 18.12.2026 Max. Funding per project 3.000.000 Learn more Frontrunner 2026 Funding for internationally oriented R&D projects focusing on sustainable and/or digital transformation of the economy Frontrunner companies are synonymous with technological and innovative leadership. Funding is provided for research and development projects that are embedded in a proactive business strategy and cont… More information available Funding Open Submission Period 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 Max. Funding per project 3.000.000 Learn more Load 10 more results About the FFG The Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) is the national funding institution for industry-related research and development in Austria. FFG funding plays a key role in generating new knowledge, developing new products and services, and thereby becoming more competitive in the global market. Learn more Stay connected Every week, you will receive an update from the FFG in your inbox. Of course, you can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time. Your e-mail address
Horizon Europe: Cluster 5 Batteries and Energy 2026 Call 03 - single stage Tender overview for HORIZON-CL5-2026-03 The current call "Cluster 5 - Batteries and Energy - single stage" only contains single-stage topics. All topics for 2026 are described in detail (content, budget, formal criteria, etc.) in the entire… More information available Funding Closed Learn more
Digital Europe Programme - Accelerating the Best Use of Technologies (SO5) Calls for proposals in SO5 of the Digital Europe Programme The Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) supports the digital transformation of European society. The aim of the activities under SO5 "Accelerating the Best Use of Technologies" is to support SMEs and p… More information available Funding Closed Learn more
Research infrastructures in Horizon Europe 2026 EU funding to strengthen, further develop and network European research infrastructures in Horizon Europe 2026 (HORIZON-INFRA-2026-01) The "Research Infrastructures 2026" call supports projects to strengthen and further develop European research infrastructures. The aim is to improve their networking, sustainable use and open access … More information available Funding Open Submission Period 10.03.2026 - 16.06.2026 Learn more
European Defense Fund - Call For Proposals 2026 Research and development for the European defense industry The European Defense Fund (EDF) strengthens the innovative, industrial and scientific basis of the European defense industry and thus contributes to the strategic autonomy of the EU. The work program … More information available Funding Open Submission Period 22.01.2026 - 29.09.2026 Learn more
Industrienahe Dissertationen 2026 (Industry-Related PhD Projects 2026) For Non-University Research Institutions and Companies with R&D Activities The call supports application-oriented research projects carried out by PhD candidates employed at non-university research institutions or companies of any size with R&D activities, each with a branch… More information available Funding Open Submission Period 01.10.2025 - 30.09.2026 Max. Funding per project 110.000 Learn more
Digital Europe Programme - Accelerating the Best Use of Technologies (SO5) Calls for proposals in SO5 of the Digital Europe Programme The Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) supports the digital transformation of European society. The tenth call for proposals starts on April 21, 2026 and is open until October 1, 2026. The aim of the … More information available Funding Open Submission Period 21.04.2026 - 01.10.2026 Learn more
Digital Europe Programme - Advanced Digital Skills (SO4) Calls for proposals in SO4 of the Digital Europe Programme The Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) supports the digital transformation of European society. The tenth call for proposals starts on April 21, 2026. The deadline for submissions is October 1, 2026. … More information available Funding Open Submission Period 21.04.2026 - 01.10.2026 Learn more
COMET Projects 2026 Excellent collaborative research for future-oriented innovations In COMET Projects, high-quality research is carried out through collaboration between academia and industry. The aim is to do research towards exploitable products, processes, and services that have … More information available Funding Open Submission Period 24.03.2026 - 13.10.2026 Max. Funding per project 2.700.000 Learn more
Austrian Life Sciences 2024 - 2026 Expanding and strengthening support for the life sciences sector in Austria and national and international networking As part of the “Austrian Life Sciences 2024 - 2026” initiative, support is provided for the life sciences sector and its increased capital requirements, which are typical for the industry. Funding is … More information available Funding Open Submission Period 22.03.2024 - 18.12.2026 Max. Funding per project 3.000.000 Learn more
Frontrunner 2026 Funding for internationally oriented R&D projects focusing on sustainable and/or digital transformation of the economy Frontrunner companies are synonymous with technological and innovative leadership. Funding is provided for research and development projects that are embedded in a proactive business strategy and cont… More information available Funding Open Submission Period 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 Max. Funding per project 3.000.000 Learn more