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Philipp Pranger
Funding

As a funding expert for production, investment, and digitalisation, I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations.

As a funding expert for neighbourhood businesses and digitalisation, I facilitate related projects – from submission and evaluation to project support and completion – and am available for consultations. I currently provide support for Digitalisation, Street-Level Business Revitalisation and Neighbourhood Business Energy Funding.

Facts about Digitalisation Funding

Maximum funding amount:

50,000 euros per project

Co-funding rate:

maximum 50% for all companies

Minimum project value:

10,000 euros

Who is eligible?

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. 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 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

Typical steps when applying for Digitalisation Funding

1.
Developing a project idea
2.
Consultations at 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

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Deadlines and submission

Submission period:1 January 2024 to 31 December 2026
Submission deadlines 2024:3 April, 30 June, 30 September, 31 December