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Funding Initiative Quantum To Market

Funding initiative by FFG and AWS for the commercialization of quantum technologies in Austria; cooperative R&D projects in the fields of Quantum Sensors and Quantum Metrology. Duration 19.12.2024–31.12.2027.

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline:
19.12. - 31.12.2027
Application level: Advanced
Region: Vienna
Company size: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Funding amount: Up to €3.4 million total volume
Funding rate: 50% - 80%
Project start from: 19.12.2024
Project duration: 36 months

Funding objective

Funding of cooperative research & development projects between companies and research institutions with a focus on quantum sensors and quantum metrology to make quantum technologies market-ready.

Eligible expenses

  • Personnel expenses
  • Material costs
  • Travel expenses
  • Investment costs for equipment

Eligible to apply

  • Companies
  • Educational Institutions

Funding requirements

  • The consortium must include at least one company
  • The consortium must include at least one SME or a research institution or a partner from another EU member state
  • No company partner may bear more than 70% of the total project costs
  • Research institutions may together cover a maximum of 70% of the eligible costs
  • The consortium leader must have a branch in Austria
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Documents required for application

  1. Project Description
  2. FFG Offensive Guideline 2024-2026 (PDF)
  3. eCall Access (Registration)
  4. Proof of Consortium Leader

Evaluation criteria

  • Innovative content of the project
  • Quality of cooperation within the consortium
  • Utilization and commercialization plan

Description

The funding initiative “Quantum To Market” supports innovative collaborations in Vienna and aims to develop quantum technologies from the fields of Quantum Sensors and Quantum Metrology to market readiness. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) join forces with at least one research institution or another company to form consortia, which are led by a partner with a branch in Austria. The FFG and AWS provide up to €3.4 million for cooperative R&D projects and cover 50%–80% of eligible costs, including personnel expenses, material costs, travel expenses, and investments in equipment. The duration of the funded projects is a maximum of 36 months (19.12.2024–31.12.2027). Essential requirements include a balanced cost-sharing among consortium partners (maximum 70% per company or research institution) and a convincing concept for the commercialization of results. Application documents include a detailed project description, the FFG Offensive Guideline 2024–2026, as well as proof of consortium leadership via the FFG eCall access.

The selection is based on the criteria of innovation content, quality of collaboration, and utilization plan. A transparent, independent evaluation procedure involving external experts ensures a fair decision. Funded projects are intended to enhance the competitiveness and R&D intensity of the domestic sector and contribute to climate-friendly transformation. The initiative thus offers a springboard to transfer research results into marketable products and services, promote regional value creation, and establish Austria as a leading location for quantum technologies.

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