Funding for Infrastructure in Austria

Infrastructure determines how well regions function: from energy-efficient buildings and climate-resilient town centers to broadband, mobility, and protection against natural hazards. In Austria, funding in the infrastructure sector currently flows especially into projects that advance decarbonization and energy efficiency, strengthen sustainable mobility, and expand digital infrastructure. Additionally, measures are being implemented to increase resilience against heat, floods, and other climate risks – as well as social infrastructure that improves local supply, participation, and cohesion.

Funding is often the key here because infrastructure projects involve high investments, long planning phases, and clear requirements. Especially for municipal and regional initiatives, co-financing, approvals, procurement and state aid law, as well as proof of impact are crucial: CO₂ reductions, improved accessibility, digital services, or increased safety. Many programs therefore support not just “concrete,” but transformation projects – for example through climate/energy streams, mobility calls, digitization programs, or EU regional funding (ERDF/Interreg).

Whether you are a municipality, non-profit organization, SME, or startup planning an infrastructure project: the decisive factor is to identify the right funding focus and outline a viable financing plan including operations (OPEX) early on. It often pays off to involve partners – such as municipal bodies, companies, and research institutions – because consortia often fit better in many calls.

The Reflecta Funding Compass helps you find suitable funding for infrastructure in Austria, check requirements, and approach the application process in a structured way. This way, you move faster from the idea to an implementation-ready project – with clear next steps.