NewsletterFebruary 25, 2026
€300+ Million for AI: New EU Funding for Research and Innovation
The European Commission has launched two new funding calls under Horizon Europe - with a total budget of €307.3 million for AI and key digital technologies.
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Everything you need to know about the research premium, R&D grants and innovation in Austria and beyond.
Research PremiumFebruary 16, 2026
The 10 Most Common Questions About the Research Premium
Everything companies need to know about the Austrian Research Premium - from the basics to eligible costs and common mistakes.
NewsletterFebruary 12, 2026
Research Premium Rejected? Here's What to Do Next
A negative decision on your research premium is far from the end. There are several ways to still secure the premium.
GeneralFebruary 2, 2026
Founding with Funding 2026: The 3 Best Programmes for the Early Phase in Austria
The first months of founding a company are often the hardest. These three early-phase funding programmes provide money, advice, and hands-on support in 2026.
NewsletterJanuary 28, 2026
KMU.DIGITAL: Available Again
The KMU.DIGITAL funding program supports Austrian SMEs in planning and implementing digitalization projects in a structured way - from analysis to concrete investment.
GeneralJanuary 19, 2026
FFG Kleinprojekt 2026: Up to 88,500 Euros in Grants for Innovative Developments
The FFG Kleinprojekt funding offers startups and SMEs in 2026 a low-barrier entry into research funding - fast, flexible, and open to all topics.
NewsletterJanuary 14, 2026
Research Premium 2026: What Companies Need to Know Now
Austria's research premium remains a key instrument for financing R&D in 2026. However, the new guidelines introduce several important changes.
GeneralJanuary 5, 2026
FFG Basisprogramm 2026: Up to 3 Million Euros for Innovative Development Projects
The FFG Basisprogramm is one of the most important funding instruments in 2026 for companies developing innovative products, processes, or services.
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