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Rail4Climate

Rail4Climate

Funds railway decarbonization innovation in Austrian transport corridors to strengthen real-world implementation.

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Rail4Climate 2026 is a Forschung/Technologie/Innovation (FTI) program administered by the Klima- und Energiefonds focused on rail-sector digitalization and automation research in Austria. The program targets productivity and capacity improvements in the railway sector and supports a broader shift toward decarbonized mobility. The call carries a €2 million budget for the 2026 window, which runs fro…

Research, technology, and innovation projects in rail digitalization and automation aimed at increasing railway capacity and productivity and accelerating a shift to decarbonized mobility in Austria.

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.16 Sept 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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€2M

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.klimafonds.gv.at