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FFG Frontrunner

FFG Frontrunner

Funds Austrian start-ups and scale-ups building transformative innovation with Frontrunner-style support.

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FFG Frontrunner 2026 is part of the Austrian Research Promotion Agency's Transformation Initiative, targeting SMEs—particularly scaleups—that are on their way to becoming established technological and innovation leaders, as well as companies already recognised as Frontrunners. The programme funds experimental development projects (TRL 5–8) that contribute to the sustainable and/or digital transfor…

What this grant funds

Internationally oriented R&D in experimental development (TRL 5–8) contributing to the sustainable and/or digital transformation of the economy. Open to all topics within that scope.

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.31 Dec 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
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