Research Takes Off | Impulse Projects

Research Takes Off | Impulse Projects in Salzburg enable companies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and start-ups to thoroughly prepare initial research approaches. With a funding rate of 100% and grants of up to €100,000 per project, feasibility studies, risk analyses, and solution approaches are supported. Furthermore, the initiation of suitable collaborations, the examination of intellectual property rights, as well as the identification of necessary scientific-technical resources and expertise are promoted. The project duration ranges from 6 to 18 months, with a minimum budget of €25,000. The thematic focus follows the WISS2030 priorities of the State of Salzburg to anchor ideas and feasibility studies where they can achieve the greatest impact.

Impulse Projects serve to identify questions for advanced R&D initiatives and to increase the chances of success in higher-level federal and EU programs. Researchers and scientists, research institutions, as well as start-ups in the preliminary phase of larger research projects find here a solid foundation for innovative developments. Applications can be submitted from March 1, 2024, until December 31, 2027. The evaluation is based on clearly defined development goals, the degree of innovation, and the relevance to the WISS2030 thematic fields. Interested parties are invited to take advantage of the diverse funding opportunities and thus lay the foundation for pioneering research projects in Salzburg.