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Research Premium or Project Grant? The Big Comparison by StartMatch
Research PremiumMarch 30, 2026

Research Premium or Project Grant? The Big Comparison by StartMatch

The research premium and individual project grants are the two most important funding instruments for innovative companies in Austria. We compare both options and show how they can be optimally combined.

aws Production Transition: Up to €400,000 for GreenTech Startups
NewsletterMarch 25, 2026

aws Production Transition: Up to €400,000 for GreenTech Startups

The aws Production Transition programme supports the step from development to series production for startups in energy and environmental technologies with up to €400,000 as a non-repayable grant.

Tax Audit for the Research Premium: What Auditors Really Look For
Research PremiumMarch 16, 2026

Tax Audit for the Research Premium: What Auditors Really Look For

The research premium is often audited only years later. Knowing the key audit points and maintaining clean documentation ensures the 14% credit stays permanent.

FFG Life Sciences: Up to €3 Million for R&D Projects
NewsletterMarch 11, 2026

FFG Life Sciences: Up to €3 Million for R&D Projects

The FFG's Austrian Life Sciences Programme supports innovative R&D projects and clinical studies by Austrian companies with a total budget of €45 million.

The 5 Frascati Criteria: The Key to the Research Premium
Research PremiumMarch 2, 2026

The 5 Frascati Criteria: The Key to the Research Premium

Not everything that is technologically sophisticated counts as research. The five Frascati criteria determine whether a project qualifies for the research premium.

€300+ Million for AI: New EU Funding for Research and Innovation
NewsletterFebruary 25, 2026

€300+ Million for AI: New EU Funding for Research and Innovation

The European Commission has launched two new funding calls under Horizon Europe - with a total budget of €307.3 million for AI and key digital technologies.

The 10 Most Common Questions About the Research Premium
Research PremiumFebruary 16, 2026

The 10 Most Common Questions About the Research Premium

Everything companies need to know about the Austrian Research Premium - from the basics to eligible costs and common mistakes.

Research Premium Rejected? Here's What to Do Next
NewsletterFebruary 12, 2026

Research Premium Rejected? Here's What to Do Next

A negative decision on your research premium is far from the end. There are several ways to still secure the premium.

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