Additionality - ERDF - Investment Promotion - Trade/Industry

The Additionality – ERDF – Investment Promotion – Trade/Industry program of the state of Burgenland has been supporting the sustainable growth promotion and competitiveness of local companies from trade and industry since 2021. Eligible for funding are natural and legal persons under corporate law, start-ups, as well as public institutions with headquarters or operations in Burgenland. The focus is on investment projects that increase the number and quality of business investments, thereby securing new and existing jobs. Funding can be applied for as a non-repayable grant and covers investment, material, and personnel costs. Funding rates are tiered between 10% and 30% of eligible expenses and apply until no later than 31.12.2030. With continuously open submission deadlines, the program offers SMEs and start-ups the opportunity to respond flexibly to market demands, innovation projects, and energy-efficient measures.

Applications are evaluated based on criteria such as degree of innovation, regional political relevance, environmental compatibility, as well as the creation and safeguarding of jobs. The funding is particularly attractive for small and medium-sized enterprises aiming to strengthen their market position through investments in new technologies, energy efficiency, and climate protection projects. By aligning with the goals of the “Climate & Energy Strategy Burgenland 2050,” the program also contributes to a lower CO₂ and resource-conserving economy. The Burgenland Economic Agency supports the application process and assists in the development of project concepts. Companies, start-ups, and public institutions thus gain a reliable partner for investments in research, innovation, and environmentally friendly technologies in Burgenland.