Mobility Transition

The Mobility Transition Initiative of the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure supports companies, non-profit organizations, public institutions, as well as private individuals throughout Austria, including Vienna. Between 01.01.2024 and 31.12.2026, non-repayable grants for research and innovation will be continuously awarded, contributing to a climate-neutral mobility system by 2040. Consortium projects are permitted, provided that at least one business location or branch in Austria can be verified at the time of disbursement and the benefit for the national economic and research location is clearly demonstrated. Eligible applicants are natural and legal persons outside the federal administration; a detailed cost, time, and financing plan as well as proof of economic viability without ongoing insolvency proceedings are mandatory.

Projects from the areas of research & innovation, digitalization, smart cities & regions, climate protection, energy efficiency & renewable energies, as well as infrastructure & urban development are funded. The range extends from the analysis of mobility needs and behavior to the development of digitally controlled traffic infrastructures and the application of new lightweight construction and propulsion technologies. Furthermore, the program includes demonstration and scaling projects for innovative mobility services that promote traffic shift and avoidance, as well as measures for competence and capacity building. Special attention is given to inclusive mobility solutions and gender equality through the inclusion of diverse user and target groups. The goal is to integrate Austrian actors into international value chains and to advance the transformation towards smart, energy-efficient mobility concepts.