Companies in key technology areas: attention, up to 3 million Euro in grants for R&D and investment projects!

With the Austrian Industrial Strategy 2035, the Austrian federal government has set a clear direction: Austria aims to return to the top 10 industrial countries of the OECD and secure its technological sovereignty. At the heart of the strategy are nine key technologies (such as AI, life sciences & biotech, advanced manufacturing technologies, new materials, energy and environmental technologies, or mobility), which have been identified as crucial for the future competitiveness, value creation and resilience of Austria as an industrial location.

With the launch of the “Industrial Key Technologies – Leading Companies 2030” impulse programme on 16 June 2026, for the first time a funding programme is specifically tailored to these nine key technologies. A total of 18 million Euro is available, with the possibility to combine R&D and investment funding.

Funding is granted on a “first come, first served” basis, so early application is strongly recommended.

The call for grant applications at a glance

What is the programme specifically aimed at?

The focus is on:

• Translating research results into concrete products, processes or services
• Testing pilot production facilities with a high degree of innovation
• Preparing for scaling up to industrial application

Which costs are eligible for funding?

Eligible costs are actually incurred and additional expenses, depending on the project type and type of aid, such as personnel costs, investments, internal contributions, contract research, various equipment and building costs proportionally according to depreciation.

Contact: Daniela Stastny, Edina Dobos