Industry-Scale Reality Check - The Initiative

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Key technologies from prototype to technical demonstration in a real environment

The initiative contributes to the goals of the Austrian industrial strategy, which aims to create a competitive, innovative and sustainable industry. The promotion of pilot and demonstration projects accelerates the transformation of key industrial sectors, strengthens Austria's technological sovereignty and increases the resilience of domestic value chains.

What is the Industry-Scale Reality Check about?

The following are supported Pilot and demonstration projects that test new or significantly improved technologies, processes or system components in a real environment;

Funding is provided for research and development projects in TRLs 7 and 8,  which aim to demonstrate innovative technologies and have a clear focus on industrial application in preparation for a later market launch. 

The projects must make a significant contribution in the field of key technologies.

Particular attention is paid to the following Key technologies with high leverage for industrial innovation and performance:

  • Quantum technologies and photonics
  • Advanced materials
  • Advanced production technologies and robotics
  • Chips, electronic components and systems
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and data innovations

Please use the TRL scheme (Technology Readiness Levels) as a guide during the application phase.

The essential in brief

Initiative for
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)Start Up
Funders
Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure
FFG - Austrian Research Promotion Agency

Contact

Jasmin STALZER

+43 577 55-1523 E-Mail

Jasmo NICKOL

+43 577 55-1217 E-Mail
ANDRES Annamaria

Annamaria ANDRES

+43 577 55-1312 E-Mail

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.
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