go-international IO-VIII Project Business Voucher
Funding program of the go-international internationalization initiative for Austrian companies, focusing on co-financing consulting, studies, training, event, and travel costs related to international tenders and innovation programs. Applications accepted until 31.12.2026 (subject to budget availability).
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The goal is to establish networks and expertise to increase the opportunities for Austrian companies to successfully participate in international tenders, projects of international financial institutions, and innovation programs. Project-related costs for consulting (proposal writing, data research, pre-feasibility studies), marketing materials, training, event, and travel expenses are eligible for funding.
Eligible expenses
- Travel expenses
- Consulting costs
- (Pre-)feasibility studies
- Marketing materials
- Participation in events
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Non-eligible expenses
- Costs without reference to the target country or before the application date
- Own contributions and general operating costs
- Official fees, insurance, membership fees
- Cash payments over €250
- Costs already funded by other grant programs
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Eligible to apply
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Active membership in the Austrian Economic Chamber or Chambers of Civil Engineers
- Substantial value creation (at least 25%) in Austria
- Market viability demonstrated beyond prototype/small series
- New-to-project criterion: no go-international funding in the last 3 years
- De minimis aid threshold not exceeded
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Documents required for application
- Online application in the funding account
- Proof of technology or sustainability bonus
- Offer from the consulting service provider
- Certificate of participation in further training
- Invoices
- Proof of payment (bank statement, credit card statement)
Evaluation criteria
- Fulfillment of application requirements
- Coherence and prospects of success of the project
- Economic benefit
Description
The funding program go-international IO-VIII Project Business Voucher supports Viennese SMEs in the internationalization of their own goods and services. The goal is to build strategic networks and expertise to increase the chances of successful participation in international tenders of public institutions, projects of international financial institutions (IFI), as well as innovation programs (e.g., Horizon Europe, LIFE, Creative Europe, EIT). Eligible applicants are active members of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber or the Chambers of Civil Engineers with demonstrably substantial value creation (at least 25%) in Austria, who have developed their products beyond the prototype or small series stage. Applications must be submitted by December 31, 2026, at the latest, and can be submitted up to three times to the responsible WKO, depending on budget availability.
Project-related consulting costs (proposal writing, data research, pre-feasibility studies), marketing materials, training measures, event and travel expenses in the target country are funded at a rate of 50%. The maximum funding amount is €7,500 per application and increases by €2,500 up to €10,000 if a technology or sustainability bonus is met. Within a performance period of up to 18 months (no later than March 31, 2027), all invoices and payment receipts can be submitted digitally via the WKO funding account. Parallel funding through other federal programs is excluded. Processing is carried out according to the general framework guidelines for federal funding and the de minimis regulation. Evaluation and reporting obligations ensure that funds are used economically, purposefully, and transparently.
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