Promotion of the Repair of Electrical or Electronic Devices and Bicycles
Funding for the repair of electrical and electronic devices as well as bicycles in Vienna: 50% of the gross costs up to €200 per receipt for repairs or €30 for cost estimates. Applications possible from 16.09.2024 until the budget is exhausted.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The aim of the funding is to increase the number of repairs carried out on electrical and electronic devices as well as bicycles in Vienna. Support is provided for repair, service, maintenance, and cost estimates for privately owned devices and bicycles in order to reduce electronic waste and strengthen the circular economy.
Eligible expenses
- Repair costs
- Service and maintenance costs
- Cost estimate expenses
Non-eligible expenses
- Purchase of new devices or components
- Replacement without repair (e.g., battery replacement only)
- Services covered under warranty or insurance claims
- Statutorily required maintenance or service
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Residence in Vienna
- Ownership of the electrical or electronic devices or bicycles
- Devices must not be borrowed or rented
- No entitlement to compensation from third parties (e.g. insurance)
- Redeem repair voucher within three weeks of issuance
Documents required for application
- Online application form for receipt creation
- Repair receipt (QR code)
- Invoice from the partner company
Description
Repair Bonus Funding Initiative in Vienna: The initiative supports private individuals residing in Vienna in the repair of electrical and electronic devices as well as bicycles. From September 16, 2024, 50% of the gross costs for repair, service, and maintenance will be covered up to €200 per voucher; cost estimates are subsidized with €30 per voucher. The funding volume is limited to €124 million and is available until funds are exhausted. The goal is to increase the repair rate to reduce electronic waste and strengthen the circular economy. The Federal Minister for Agriculture, Forestry, Climate and Environmental Protection, Regions and Water Management (BMLUK) finances the program jointly with funds from the EU recovery fund "NextGenerationEU."
Eligibility and Procedure: Eligible applicants are private individuals who own the devices or bicycles to be repaired. Loaned and rented items, as well as services covered by warranty, guarantee, or insurance claims, are excluded. Applications are submitted online by creating a voucher on the funding agency’s platform. The repair voucher (QR code) must be redeemed within three weeks at one of the participating partner businesses. For reimbursement, the repair voucher, the business invoice, and the online application form must be submitted. Purchases of new devices or components, battery replacements only, and legally mandated maintenance work are not eligible for funding. This initiative strengthens local businesses and promotes sustainable resource use.