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Grants

FFG General Programme (Basisprogramm)

FFG Basisprogramm

Status

Status not published

Applications can be submitted at any time; 2026 call open 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2026.

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Amount

€3,000,000

Max EUR 3,000,000 funding per project; up to 70% of project costs for startups (5% bonus for high-tech startups); rates vary by applicant size.

You must co-fund 30%. Work out the cash you need

Funder

Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft (FFG)

public · national

Deadline: Open all year — Applications can be submitted at any time; 2026 call open 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2026.

Your odds

Not published

This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.

Effort

major

Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.

You fund 30% yourself.

Who can apply

Sectors: deeptech, manufacturing, any
Stage: pre-seed, seed, Series A and growth
R&D activity required
Locally registered entity required

Open to 'all company sizes - including startups (companies in formation)'. Projects must show high commercial potential and technical sophistication.

How to apply

Scope an R&D project with high commercial potential, running through to prototype stage. — link
Prepare the project description, work packages and cost plan (cooperation with partners is possible).
Submit at any time via the FFG eCall portal; FFG evaluates and offers a grant/loan mix. — link

What you will need

Project description with work packages and milestones (eCall)
Cost plan / Kostenplan
Company financial statements

Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work

Apply on the funder's site

Source. https://www.ffg.at/programm/basisprogramm

"Anträge von innovativen und wettbewerbsfähigen Unternehmen können jederzeit eingereicht werden"

Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026

Source: www.ffg.at

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