Top-up funding for industrial research and development

The top-up funding for corporate research and development in Vorarlberg specifically supports individual researchers and companies of all sizes that have already received funding from a federal research institution. The focus is on the development of new products, innovative services, or the significant improvement of existing processes, with utilization taking place within the state of Vorarlberg. Applications can be submitted from March 1, 2024, until December 31, 2025, with a grant amounting to 30% of the eligible project costs. A prerequisite for funding, in addition to the prior federal support, is the verifiable regional utilization of the results to create sustainable impulses for research and innovation in Vorarlberg. The program is open to private individuals as well as established companies seeking to further advance their technological developments.

For application, the official guidelines and the corresponding application form are required, which can be obtained from the Office of the Vorarlberg State Government or the official state websites. Submission must occur within the specified deadline and in compliance with the funding guidelines, which detail all relevant requirements and the procedural steps. By combining federal and state-level funding, this top-up instrument offers an attractive complement to quickly implement research projects and sustainably strengthen the innovation capacity of the regional economy. Interested project leaders thus have the opportunity to directly utilize their research results within the region and contribute to the economic development of Vorarlberg.