RDI-Upper Austria – FFG Cooperation
Support for economic-technical research, technology development, and innovation in Upper Austria within the framework of the #upperVISION2030 strategy; non-repayable grants via the FFG eCall application process (01.01.2024–31.12.2026).
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The program aims to strengthen the competitiveness of Upper Austrian companies and research institutions by developing and expanding industry-related R&D activities and to advance regional development in Upper Austria in line with the "Strategic Economic and Research Strategy #upperVISION2030."
Eligible expenses
- Project-related expenses
- Investments in research and testing infrastructures
- Expenses for scientific personnel
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Individuals
- Cooperatives
- Non-profit Organizations
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Project relevance to strengthening the research and economic location of Upper Austria
- Submission exclusively via the FFG eCall portal
- Applicants must be outside the Upper Austrian state administration
Documents required for application
- Funding application including required accompanying documents according to the program documentation
Description
The funding program FTI-OÖ – Cooperation FFG provides non-repayable support for research, development, and innovation projects in Upper Austria during the period from 01.01.2024 to 31.12.2026. The goal is to strengthen the competitiveness of regional companies and research institutions in line with the "Strategic Economic and Research Strategy #upperVISION2030." Through call procedures aligned with local priorities on the FFG eCall platform, applicants can apply for non-repayable grants for industry-related R&D projects. Special emphasis is placed on cooperation with universities, non-university research institutions, and universities of applied sciences to promote knowledge and technology transfer and to network innovation clusters in the region.
To submit an application, natural and legal persons or partnerships from Upper Austria must demonstrate a clear project connection to regional development and operate outside the state administration. Applications are submitted exclusively electronically via the FFG eCall portal. Funding is provided primarily for project-related expenses, investments in research and testing infrastructures, as well as costs for scientific personnel. All requirements and funding categories are specified in the respective call documents, whose deadlines and details are published daily on the FFG website. The program offers an attractive source of financing for forward-looking projects that sustainably strengthen Upper Austria as a research and business location.
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