Climate and Energy Fund – Energy Research Programme
Klima- und Energiefonds – Energieforschungsprogramm
Runs annual; last round closed 2025-11-12
Projected from its published cycle — not a date the funder has confirmed.
Projected from the pattern of past calls — confirm on the funder's page before planning around it.
Annual thematic energy research call; the programme budget and per-project rates are set in each year's call document. Focus on energy systems and networks, industrial energy systems, conversion and storage, and digitalisation as a cross-cutting technology.
public · national
Deadline: One call a year — Annual call; 2025 call ran 1 Apr to 12 Nov 2025 and is closed. No 2026 call listed among current Klima- und Energiefonds calls.
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.
Moderate — a form and supporting documents.
Who can apply
- Sectors: energy, climate, deeptech
- Stage: seed, Series A and growth
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
Companies including startups, plus research institutions, with an Austrian establishment. Emphasis on solutions with above-average climate effectiveness and high export potential.
How to apply
- Check the current Energieforschungsprogramm call and thematic priorities. — link
- Submit the proposal via the FFG eCall system before the deadline. — link
What you will need
- Project proposal
- Cost plan
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://www.klimafonds.gv.at/energieforschung/
"Einreichzeitraum: 01.04.2025 08:00 Uhr bis 12.11.2025 12:00 Uhr Status: Abgeschlossen"
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.klimafonds.gv.at
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