Funding of agricultural research and development projects as well as innovation projects
Funding of agricultural research, development, and innovation projects in Upper Austria. Applications can be submitted informally or using the application form at any time before the project starts.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Research projects and other initiatives by individuals, farmers, partnerships, and legal entities engaged in the interests of agriculture and forestry are supported, provided that these initiatives demonstrate or are expected to demonstrate a significant benefit or strong feedback effects on agriculture in Upper Austria.
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Companies
- Cooperatives
- Non-profit Organizations
Funding requirements
- Projects with high benefits or feedback effects on Upper Austrian agriculture
- Application before project start
- project-specific requirements depending on the type of project
Documents required for application
- Written funding application
- Funding declaration
- Project description
- Cost and financing plan
- Additional project-specific documents
Description
With the funding of agricultural research, development, and innovation projects, the state of Upper Austria makes a targeted contribution to the advancement of research & innovation in agriculture and forestry. Eligible to apply are individuals, farmers, partnerships, companies, as well as non-profit organizations from the region that submit projects with a clear practical relevance. Applications can be submitted continuously – informally or based on a provided form – provided that the funding application is submitted before the project begins. The type of funding includes direct grants, which are flexibly adjusted according to project progress and verified costs.
The aim is to support initiatives that are expected to yield significant benefits and noticeable feedback effects on Upper Austrian agriculture. Basic requirements include a meaningful project description, a detailed cost and financing plan, and a written funding declaration; project-specific documents will be requested depending on the nature of the initiative. Disbursement is based on verified project progress and available funds. Upon completion, an accounting with invoices, proof of payments, and, if applicable, a report on the results achieved must be submitted. This measure thus offers all innovative initiatives the opportunity to sustainably establish production methods, technological innovations, and practice-oriented research approaches in Upper Austria in the long term.