Operational IBW Guideline 2021-2027: Innovative and Productive Investments in Enterprises
Grants for SMEs in Salzburg within the framework of the ERDF & JTF program 2021-2027 to increase productivity, competitiveness, and employment. Application period 01.01.2024–31.12.2027.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Promotion of innovative and productive investments by small and medium-sized enterprises in the state of Salzburg to strengthen their competitiveness and productivity, as well as to create positive effects on employment and regional development.
Eligible expenses
- Capital expenditures (machines, equipment)
- Architect and planning fees
- Capitalized own work
Non-eligible expenses
- Value-added tax without input tax deduction
- Costs before project start
- Leasing costs
- Fines and penalties
- Used capital goods
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Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Founders
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Project location in the federal state of Salzburg
- Companies in the industrial-commercial production sector or technology-oriented or production-related service providers
- Project start after application submission
- Company must not be in difficulty
Documents required for application
- IBW funding application
- Current company register excerpt
- Detailed cost evidence (cost estimates)
- Proof of financing
- Proof of de minimis aid
- Official permits
Evaluation criteria
- Contribution to competitiveness and productivity
- Innovative content of the project
- Regional significance
- Proof of financial viability
Description
The Operational IBW Guideline 2021-2027 in Salzburg supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the industrial-manufacturing production sector as well as technology-oriented or production-related service companies in innovative and productive investments. Eligible costs include capital expenditures such as machinery, equipment, and capitalized internal work, as well as architect and planning fees. A prerequisite is that the company is headquartered and the project begins in the state of Salzburg from the date of application, as well as a financially healthy status of the company. The funding rate ranges between 5% and 20% of eligible expenses, depending on the company size. The measure aims to increase competitiveness and productivity and is intended to generate positive effects on employment and regional development. Projects are evaluated based on their level of innovation, contribution to productivity, regional significance, and financial viability.
Applications can be submitted from January 1, 2024, until December 31, 2027, to the Department of Economic, Science, and Research Promotion of the State of Salzburg. Submission is made via the IBW funding application, current company register excerpt, detailed cost documentation, financing and de minimis declarations, as well as all official permits. Additional ERDF co-financing through AWS or ERP funds is possible but not mandatory. After a positive funding commitment, a written funding agreement must be concluded. Grant payments are made upon submission of proof of use for project-related expenses. Companies benefit from a streamlined procedure, clear evaluation criteria, and funding that generates regional impulses and supports future-oriented investments in digitalization, environmental technology, and the circular economy.
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