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Josef Ressel Centres

CDG Josef Ressel Centres

Funds applied-research centres through public-industry co-financed long-term partnerships to strengthen real-world implementation.

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Josef Ressel Centres are 5-year applied-research units hosted exclusively at Austrian universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen), organized by the Christian Doppler Research Association (CDG). Each centre operates as a compact team of 3 to 10 researchers led by an FH scientist, in cooperation with at least one industry partner. Public funding covers 50% of eligible costs (60% for SME partn…

No thematic restrictions within the scope of applied research at Austrian FH institutions.

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.31 Dec 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.60 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.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: foerdermittelkompass.reflecta.org