Media Cooperation Funding under the Vienna Media Initiative

Are you planning a major transformation project with the potential to make the media industry as a whole ready for the future and to strengthen the quality of journalistic work in the long term? With the new “Media Cooperation” grant program, we support your media company in implementing comprehensive collaborative transformation projects in Vienna. 

Stages of Funding

The funding is structured in two phases: in the first phase, starting in 2026, proposals will receive funding of up to 25,000 euros. In 2027, up to 500,000 euros per project will be available for the implementation of large-scale collaborative projects. Full details on how to apply will follow shortly.

Deadlines and submission

Submission periodFrom August 2026

Additional funding opportunities under the Vienna Media Initiative

Media Project Funding under the Vienna Media Initiative

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What?
Funding for existing media companies who are developing new media services in Vienna.

submission period
March 1 – July 31, 2026

Media Start Funding under the Vienna Media Initiative

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What?
Funding for media entrepreneurs who are implementing economically sustainable media services and preparing them for the market.

Max. funding
10,000 Euro per project

Submission period:
1 August to 30 November 2026

We provide consultations on Media Cooperation Funding under the Vienna Media Initiative:

As a funding expert for the creative and media industries, I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations.
Elisabeth Kuntner
Funding

As a funding expert for the creative and media industries, I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations. I currently provide support for Creative Industry Project Funding and Media Project Funding under the Vienna Media Initiative.

Creative Industry Market Entry Funding

Media Project Funding under the Vienna Media Initiative

Gabriel Schlesinger
Funding | Team Leader

My job is to continuously refine our services for businesses in the creative and media industries, ensure smooth workflows, and run the Vienna Media Initiative. I provide consultations on our funding opportunties for creative enterprises and media businesses. 

Media Project Funding under the Vienna Media Initiative

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