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FFG COMET Projects

Supports Austrian academia and firms through collaborative innovation projects that turn research outputs into commercial solutions.

OpenAustrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG)AustriaDeep-tech · core fit

COMET Projects 2026 funds high-quality cooperative research between academia and industry, aimed at exploitable products, processes and services with strong development potential and medium-term market maturity. Consortia must include at least one scientific institution (universities, universities of applied sciences, research organizations) and at least three mutually independent companies — Aust

Thematically open within Austria's key technologies (per the industry strategy). Chips, electronic components and systems excluded from the current call.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.13 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36–48 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.55%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.ffg.at