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Everything you need to know about the research premium, R&D grants and innovation in Austria and beyond.
The 5 Frascati Criteria: The Key to the Research Premium
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.

€300+ Million for AI: New EU Funding for Research and Innovation
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.

The 10 Most Common Questions About the Research Premium
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.

Research Premium Rejected? Here's What to Do Next
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.

Founding with Funding 2026: The 3 Best Programs for the Early Phase in Austria
GeneralFebruary 2, 2026

Founding with Funding 2026: The 3 Best Programs for the Early Phase in Austria

The first months of founding a company are often the hardest. These three early-phase funding programs provide money, advice, and hands-on support in 2026.

KMU.DIGITAL: Available Again
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.

FFG Kleinprojekt 2026: Up to 88,500 Euros in Grants for Innovative Developments
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.

Research Premium 2026: What Companies Need to Know Now
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.

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