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aws Seedfinancing — Deep Tech

aws Seedfinancing — Deep Tech

Funds Austrian deep-tech companies transitioning from research to market launch.

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The aws Seedfinancing Deep Tech program is a conditionally refundable grant administered by Austria Wirtschaftsservice Gesellschaft mbH (aws) and targets Austrian deep-tech small enterprises at the applied-research stage, typically around TRL 6. It is the larger sibling program to aws Preseed Deep Tech and is designed for companies that have moved beyond the concept phase and need substantial capi…

What this grant funds

Funds Austrian deep-tech small enterprises at applied-research stage with a conditionally refundable grant of up to €889,000, covering up to 80% of eligible costs across six technology sectors.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.108–144 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.10%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.aws.at