Implementation.R&D
Promotion of technological innovations in Carinthia with a focus on green, digital, and resilient solutions. Applications possible from 28.07.2025 to 31.12.2026.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
With Umsetzung.F&E, the KWF supports companies of all sizes in thematically open R&D and innovation projects. The focus is on green, digital, and resilient solutions to ensure qualitative and resource-efficient growth. Collaborations between companies or research institutions are encouraged and actively supported by the KWF.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs
- Entrepreneurial salary
- Overhead flat rate
- Operating and material costs
- Investments
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Non-eligible expenses
- Non-eligible costs according to the cost guidelines
Eligible to apply
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Company headquarters in Carinthia
- Project must be significantly implemented in Carinthia or be expected to bring benefits to Carinthia
- Application must be submitted before the project starts
- Compliance with EU state aid rules
- Thematically open R&D and innovation projects
Documents required for application
- Project description
- Project outline
- Final report
- Funding accounting
- Calculation of personnel costs and entrepreneur's salary
Evaluation criteria
- Technical challenge/degree of innovation
- Market potential
- Implementation competence
Description
Implementation.R&D supports technologically demanding innovation projects in Carinthia that aim for green, digital, and resilient solutions. The program assists companies of all sizes with thematically open research, development, and innovation projects and pursues qualitative, resource-efficient growth. Collaborations between companies and research institutions are actively promoted and rewarded with a cooperation bonus. The jury evaluates projects based on the degree of technical innovation, market potential, and implementation competence, setting a funding rate between 15% and 60% of the eligible net costs depending on the company size. Additional funds from national or EU programs can be combined while respecting EU state aid limits.
Project costs up to €300,000 net within a maximum duration of 24 months are eligible for funding, provided a significant portion is realized in Carinthia or a regional benefit arises. Eligible expenses include personnel costs, standardized entrepreneur’s salary, overhead flat rate, material and supply costs, investments, and external services. All exceptions defined in the cost guidelines are ineligible. The application period runs from July 28, 2025, to December 31, 2026, with applications to be submitted electronically to the Carinthian Economic Development Fund before project commencement. Required documents include a project outline, detailed project description, results report, invoice explanation, and calculation of personnel and entrepreneur salaries. The aim of the funding program is to increase research and development activities in Carinthia, open up new value chains, and secure the long-term competitiveness of the regional economy.