Deadline Date: August 31, 2026
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups are encouraged to develop innovative products, technologies, and services through a dedicated funding program designed to support their growth and competitiveness.
The program focuses on supporting the development of new products, the introduction of new technologies, and key cost areas such as personnel expenses, external services including consulting, development, certifications, and initial patent applications, as well as investments covering construction measures, machinery, equipment, intellectual property rights, and prototype development, trials, and test series.
This funding initiative provides financial assistance to SMEs aiming to bring innovation into their operations, whether through creating entirely new products or adopting advanced technologies. By covering a significant portion of project-related costs, the program reduces the financial burden associated with research, development, and implementation phases.
Eligible applicants include existing SMEs and start-ups, with opportunities to collaborate with project partners such as universities, universities of applied sciences, associations, non-university research institutions, and organizations from the education and social sectors. This collaborative approach strengthens the innovation ecosystem and encourages knowledge exchange across sectors.
The funding structure allows projects with a minimum size of 30,000 euros and supports them for a maximum duration of up to two years. Each project can receive funding of up to 300,000 euros, with funding rates set at 45% for small enterprises and 35% for medium-sized enterprises.
This initiative plays a crucial role in enabling businesses to invest in innovation while managing financial risks, ultimately fostering technological advancement and economic development.
For more information, visit Vienna Business Agency.
