#Innovation Funding: Cooperative Projects

In the federal state of Tyrol, innovation funding is directed towards cooperative projects that jointly develop new products, processes, or services and promote technology transfer. At least three partners – including two companies with a business license and at most one research institution – prepare a cooperation agreement in close coordination and implement a project with a duration of up to 24 months. Personnel costs, material costs, and project-related expenses of the partners based in Tyrol are funded, with a minimum total budget of €50,000. Investments by external partners outside Tyrol are not considered. The funding amount is up to €150,000 (up to €175,000 if a research institution is involved), with a funding rate between 50% and 100%, depending on the type of costs and the involvement of the research institution.

The call is conducted as a non-repayable grant in a call procedure until 31.12.2027 with recurring submission deadlines. Eligible applicants are micro-enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as a maximum of one large company and one research institution headquartered in Tyrol. Required documents include a project description, cost breakdown, company data of the partners, and the completed application form. The initiative promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and aims at the long-term strengthening of the regional economic and innovation landscape. Interested partners benefit from tailored financing that combines technical expertise and scientific competence, paving the way for pioneering solutions.