FFG Projekt.Start
Usually opens in January and February and March and April
Projected from the months this call usually opens — not a date the funder has confirmed.
Projected from the pattern of past calls — confirm on the funder's page before planning around it.
60% of project preparation costs up to 10.000 EUR total, i.e. a maximum grant of 6.000 EUR. External services are capped at 40% of total costs.
You must co-fund 40%.
Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft (FFG)
public · national
Deadline: closed — Projekt.Start 2026 ran 1 January – 4 May 2026, 12:00; the call page is now archived ('Archiv - Informationen nicht mehr aktuell').
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.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
You fund 40% yourself.
Who can apply
- Stage: pre_seed, seed
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
SMEs and startups preparing a proposal for a subsequent FFG programme such as Basisprogramm or Kleinprojekt. Companies in difficulty under AGVO are excluded.
How to apply
- Submit via eCall during the call window. — link
What you will need
- Preparation project description
- Cost plan
Source. https://www.ffg.at/ausschreibung/projektstart-2026 — checked 2026-08-14
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