NewsletterApril 8, 2026
Lebensqualität Wien: Up to €150,000 for Social Innovation
Through the Lebensqualität Wien program, the Vienna Business Agency funds new products and business models that drive positive social change with up to €150,000.
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Everything you need to know about the research premium, R&D grants and innovation in Austria and beyond.
Research PremiumMarch 30, 2026
Research Premium or Project Grant? The Big Comparison by StartMatch
The research premium and individual project grants are the two most important funding instruments for innovative companies in Austria. We compare both options and show how they can be optimally combined.
NewsletterMarch 25, 2026
aws Production Transition: Up to €400,000 for GreenTech Startups
The aws Production Transition program supports the step from development to series production for startups in energy and environmental technologies with up to €400,000 as a non-repayable grant.
Research PremiumMarch 16, 2026
Tax Audit for the Research Premium: What Auditors Really Look For
The research premium is often audited only years later. Knowing the key audit points and maintaining clean documentation ensures the 14% credit stays permanent.
NewsletterMarch 11, 2026
FFG Life Sciences: Up to €3 Million for R&D Projects
The FFG's Austrian Life Sciences Program supports innovative R&D projects and clinical studies by Austrian companies with a total budget of €45 million.
Research PremiumMarch 2, 2026
The 5 Frascati Criteria: The Key to the Research Premium
Not everything that is technologically sophisticated counts as research. The five Frascati criteria determine whether a project qualifies for the research premium.
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.
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.
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