FFG Impact Innovation
Usually opens in January and February and March
Projected from the months this call usually opens — not a date the funder has confirmed.
Projected from the pattern of past calls — confirm on the funder's page before planning around it.
50% of eligible costs, maximum grant 75.000 EUR, on total project costs capped at 150.000 EUR.
You must co-fund 50%. Work out the cash you need
Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft (FFG)
public · national
Deadline: Closed — 2026 call ran 1 Jan to 12 Mar 2026 and is closed.
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.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
You fund 50% yourself.
Who can apply
- Sectors: any, social
- Stage: idea stage, pre-seed, seed and growth
- Locally registered entity required
All organisations engaged in economic activity, including startups, enterprises, associations and non-profits. Firms in difficulty under EU rules are excluded. Applicants can submit before knowing the exact solution.
How to apply
- Prepare the problem statement — a defined solution is not required at submission.
- Submit via the eCall system before the call deadline. — link
- Assessment and grant decision.
What you will need
- Project proposal describing the problem and innovation method
- Cost plan
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://www.ffg.at/ausschreibung/impact-innovation-2026
"Maximum per project: 75,000 EUR; Funding rate: 50 % der anerkennbaren Kosten"
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.ffg.at
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