You’re developing technologies that improve people’s lives? Then apply for Tech4People. We support research and development projects that lead to new or significantly improved products, services or processes – especially in the fields of health, education, mobility, work, housing, safety, data protection or climate action. What matters most: your innovation should not only be technically strong, but also reflect social and ethical responsibility. Talk to us – we’re happy to advise you.
What is funded?
We support your research project in (digital) technology development. Our funding helps to cover for project-related costs such as: personnel expenses, external services as consultations and development work, patent rights or certifications, and the purchase of machinery, equipment or instruments.
Facts about Tech4People Funding
| Maximum funding amount per project: | >600,000 euros per project |
| Funding rate: | >25 - 80% |
| Minimum project value: | >50,000 euros |
| Who is eligible? | We support existing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large companies as well as start-ups. As project partners, we also support universities, universities of applied sciences, associations and non-university research institutions or institutions from the education and social sectors. |
| Business sectors: | All business sectors. |
| Eligible costs: | Tech4People Funding is provided to cover payroll costs, consultation and development work, tangible and intangible investment costs (such as licenses or machines), consumables, and 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: | 5 years |
| 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. |
| Assessment: | An independent jury will assess your submission and provide a recommendation for your development proposal's funding. |
| Bonus: | Women's bonus:10,000 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. |
| Legal basis under European state aid law | GBER Articles 22, 25, 28, and de minimis |
| Submission deadlines: | 30 September 2025; 31 May 2026 |
