All fundings We fund research, development and innovation projects that are thematically broad and open or require a thematic focus. We offer support for newcomers, individual projects and large cooperative initiatives, as well as centers of excellence. We also promote the internationalization of domestic science, research and technology. We are the national contact point for Horizon 2020, also manage programs such as EUREKA, Eurostars and COST and are active in many international initiatives.Discover all funding opportunities offered and managed by us here. Service Service More info Stay informed with the FFG Newsletter! Our weekly email newsletter keeps you up to date with the latest funding opportunities, services, events, and news from the FFG – tailored to your specific interests. Register now Search funding Skip to search results Scope Scope filters National 4 Topics Scope filters Digitization 5 Networking and Cooperation 5 Life Sciences and Health 4 Mobility 4 Space and Aeronautics 4 Energy 4 Safety and Security 4 Competitive Enterprises 4 Environment 4 Production and Materials 4 Climate-Neutral City 3 Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics 3 Advanced Materials 3 Artificial Intelligence and Data Innovation 3 Quantum Technology and Photonics 3 Chips and electronic systems 3 Social and Culture 2 Show 7 more Open topics Funding open for all topics Funding for Scope filters Large companies 4 Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) 4 Start Up 3 (Non-profit) Associations 1 Authorities 1 Competence centres 1 Multipliers / Intermediaries 1 Research facilities 1 Universities 1 Universities of applied sciences 1 Status Scope filters Open 4 Cooperation Scope filters Not necessary 3 Necessary 1 Funders BMWET 4 BMIMI 5 European Commission 4 FTE 2 BMFWF 1 EUNexGen 1 Close Filter 4 results Selected filters Space and AeronauticsXLarge companiesXBMWETX Sort: DateTitleRelevance 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 General Programme 2026 Open-topic funding for projects with commercialization potential The General Programme is available to companies of all sizes. By supporting research and development projects, it strengthens the transformation of Austrian companies, thereby securing their place in … More information available Funding Open Submission Period 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 Max. Funding per project 3.000.000 Learn more 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
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
General Programme 2026 Open-topic funding for projects with commercialization potential The General Programme is available to companies of all sizes. By supporting research and development projects, it strengthens the transformation of Austrian companies, thereby securing their place in … More information available Funding Open Submission Period 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 Max. Funding per project 3.000.000 Learn more