As a funding expert for innovation and research, I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations.
Manuela Knobloch
Funding

As a funding expert for innovation and research, I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations. I currently provide support for Vienna Quality of Life and Healthcare Funding.

As a funding expert for research and innovation as well as science communication, I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations. I currently provide support for Vienna Quality of Life and Healthcare Funding.

My job is to continuously refine our services for research and innovation businesses and ensure smooth workflows.
Manuela Schein
Funding ∣ Team Leader

My job is to continuously refine our services for research and innovation businesses and ensure smooth workflows. Additionally, I assist businesses with their funded projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations.
 

Facts about Vienna Quality of Life Funding

Maximum funding amount per project:

150,000 euros per project

Funding rate:

maximum 50%

Minimum project value:

20,000 euros

Bonus:

Women's bonus: 5,000 euros. Startup bonus: 5,000 euros. The women's bonus is awarded if your development proposal is managed by a woman with the necessary qualifications. If a new company is founded as part of the development proposal, we'll also pay a startup bonus.

Who is eligible?

Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as founders. In addition to companies, we also provide funding to Vienna-based associations and organisations in the social, research, and educational sectors as partners.

Business sectors:

All business sectors.

Eligible costs:

Payroll costs, consultation and development costs, investment costs for new machines and equipment, prototype construction costs as well as costs for structural modifications.

Upfront payment:

Up to a maximum of 50% of the approved funding amount can be paid up front. Don't forget your biannual progress report on your development proposal.

Maximum project duration:

2 years

Assessment:

An independent jury will assess your submission and provide a recommendation for your development proposal's funding.

Documents for your application to receive Vienna Quality of Life Funding:

A duly completed online funding application, an application confirmation, a de minimis declaration, your latest annual financial statements, and/or an income statement.

Legal basis under European state aid law:

De-minimis

Submission deadlines:

August 31, December 31

Typical steps when applying for Vienna Quality of Life funding

1.
Developing a project idea
2.
Consultations by the Vienna Business Agency
3.
Selecting the funding that's right for you
4.
Organising your project content
5.
Online project submission
6.
Project assessment by a jury
7.
Communication of the outcome by the Vienna Business Agency

Information material for Vienna Quality of Life Funding

Deadlines and submission

Submission period:1 January 2024 to 13 December 2026
Submission deadlines 2024:31 August, 31 December