Austria | FFG Basisprogramm Kleinprojekt 2026
Checked 9 October 2026
STATUS
Open for rolling applications through 31 December 2026 at 11:00 (FFG system time). Decisions are made at FFG funding sessions; submission does not guarantee support.
PURPOSE AND SUPPORT
This national FFG programme supports technically challenging and innovative experimental-development projects with total costs up to €150,000. The goal is an exploitable product including an MVP or proof of concept, process or service, including digital innovation. Austrian SMEs and startups may apply; scientific cooperation is optional. The maximum grant is €88,500. Standard funding rates listed by FFG are 45% for small enterprises and 35% for medium enterprises; qualifying research cooperation can raise rates up to 60% and 50%, respectively. Own financing and current instrument rules apply.
SCREENING FOR SHOPFLOOR COPILOT
The factory software concept could be relevant if the project is a technically risky, genuinely innovative experimental-development effort to produce an exploitable MVP/PoC. Routine feature work or normal product rollout would not satisfy the stated innovation test. Austrian SME/startup status, project cost limit, technical novelty/risk, eligible budget and own financing have not been established. Assessment: THEMATICALLY RELEVANT; ELIGIBILITY NOT ASSESSABLE.
APPLICATION
Submit through FFG eCall with a complete project description, work packages, cost plan and financing. Review the current Kleinprojekt instrument guide, FFG cost guide and SME rules before estimating an eligible grant.
OFFICIAL SOURCE
FFG Basisprogramm Kleinprojekt 2026 and current documents: https://www.ffg.at/ausschreibung/basisprogramm-kleinprojekt-2026
This screening note is informational and does not confirm eligibility or guarantee funding.
