How do I find out whether my development proposal is eligible for funding?

Your funding expert can tell you whether your development proposal meets the formal funding requirements during a consultation. Philipp Pranger and Michael Loibl provide consultations on Digitalisation Funding.

What's the procedure for obtaining Digitisation funding?

To receive funding, you will need to submit a funding application. Consult with your funding expert to get the information you need, submit your application online, and – this is important – don't make any investments until after you've submitted a complete application. This is because the Vienna Business Agency provides funding only for development proposals that start after submission of the application.

Digitalisation Funding is available to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from all business sectors that have been active in Vienna for at least a year at the time of application.

Digitalisation Funding helps to pay for external services, including training and consultations, and to cover costs for the acquisition of necessary hardware, machines, or devices, as well as investments in software and licenses. The Vienna Business Agency provides funds for projects that can be clearly distinguished from regular day-to-day business operations. Make the cost calculation for your development proposal as detailed as possible.

When will I find out whether my digitalisation proposal will be funded?

The decision is made by a jury based on well-defined assessment criteria. Typically, it takes around two months to hear back whether your development proposal will receive Digitalisation funding.

What is the maximum amount of Digitalisation Funding that I can receive?

You can be awarded a maximum of 50,000 euros per development proposal. The maximum funding amounts vary depending on the type of funding. Ask your funding expert about the funding details before you submit your application.

What minimum value must my digitalisation proposal have to qualify for funding?

Your project must be worth at least 10,000 euros to qualify for Digitalisation Funding.

What is a funding rate?

The funding rate is the percentage of a development proposal's eligible costs that will be funded. The funding rate varies depending on the type of funding. To give you an example: If the funding rate is 50% and we recognise 50,000 euros as your costs, the Vienna Business Agency will pay 25,000 euros. The maximum funding rate for Digitalisation Funding is 50%.

Where do I submit my application for Digitalisation Funding?

You can submit your funding application via our online portal – it's convenient and always available. To do so, you must register on our website and create a profile. In your profile, select "My submissions" and "Submit now". Funding accounts will also be settled via our online system.

What documents do I need to apply for Digitalisation Funding?

You are required to submit a duly completed funding application along with an application confirmation certifying that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Our online system automatically generates this application confirmation as soon as you have finished completing the application form. You will also be required to provide a de-minimis declaration, your latest financial statements, and/or an income statement, as well as cost proposals for cost items exceeding EUR 10,000.

What is a submission deadline?

You can apply for Digitalisation Funding online anytime. The submission deadline is the date on which the Vienna Business Agency begins to simultaneously process all the funding applications that you have duly completed and submitted by that time. If you do not manage to complete your application form by a certain deadline, your application will be processed only after the next deadline. Generally, there is a submission deadline once every three months.

Digitalisation Funding

Are you looking to digitalise tasks, create a digital workflow, or digitalise customer support in your company? Give us a call if you're interested in implementing new methods in your company. We support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in all business sectors with our Digitalisation Funding. Get in touch with our team to book a cost-free consultation.

What is funded?

We provide Digitalisation Funding to help you develop digital solutions, provide training and professional development for your employees, and to cover your consultation costs, your investments in hardware and devices that you need as well as software and license costs.

Facts about Digitalisation Funding

Maximum funding amount:	50,000 euros per project
Funding rate:	50%
Minimum project value:	10,000 euros
Who?	Existing small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) active in Vienna for at least one year at the time of application.
Business sectors:	All business sectors.
Eligible costs:	Costs for the acquisition of hardware and devices, costs for the training and professional development of your employees, or consultations in connection with your digitalisation proposal, as well as costs for software and licenses.
Upfront payment:	Up to a maximum of 50% of the approved funding amount can be paid up front.
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 submission to receive Digitalisation Funding:	A duly completed online funding application, an application confirmation, a de-minimis declaration, your latest annual financial statements and/or an income statement, as well as cost estimates for cost items exceeding 10,000 euros.
Legal basis under European state aid law:	De-minimis
Submission deadlines:	September 30, December 31 2025