Circular Economy and Production Technologies
Support for the development and demonstration of innovative technologies and processes in the field of circular economy and production technologies in Vienna, focusing on sustainable, climate-neutral, and resource-efficient production. Applications possible from 01.01.2024 to 31.12.2026.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for the transformation of the Austrian economy and society into a climate-neutral, sustainable circular economy by 2050 through innovative solutions, as well as positioning Austria and Europe as leading industrial locations for high-quality, resource-efficient, and low-CO2 production.
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Non-profit Organizations
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Natural or legal persons or partnerships outside the Austrian federal administration
- Permanent establishment or branch in Austria at the time of payment
- For consortium projects: at least one consortium partner based in Austria
- Civil law partnership (GesbR) not eligible to apply
- Financial assurance of the project through cost, time, and financing plan
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Description
The funding program Circular Economy and Production Technologies provides grants in Vienna for the development and demonstration of pioneering processes in climate-neutral and resource-efficient production. Eligible applicants are companies, non-profit organizations, and public institutions based or operating in Austria, excluding those within the federal administration. Applications can be submitted to the Austrian Research Promotion Agency during the submission period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026. Funding requires secured project financing through a cost, schedule, and financing plan and assesses economic viability without ongoing insolvency proceedings.
With a view to transforming the domestic economy into a climate-neutral circular economy by 2050, the program targets research & innovation, digitalization, energy efficiency, as well as climate and environmental protection. Supported areas include sustainable product design, additive manufacturing, material innovations, bioeconomy (excluding primary production), Industry 4.0 applications, data service ecosystems including digital product passports, as well as recycling and AI technologies. Furthermore, demonstration projects are planned along the focal areas of construction, mobility, plastics, textiles, electronics, information & communication technologies, biomass, or secondary resources. Another focus lies on competence and capacity building through qualification measures, promotion of young talent, and barrier-free knowledge access, taking into account gender and diversity dimensions.