FFG-Austria

The Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) is the national funding agency for industrial research and development in Austria. As a "one-stop shop" offering a diversified and targeted programme portfolio, the FFG gives Austrian businesses and research facilities quick and uncomplicated access to research funding.

FFG Objectives and Mission

All FFG activities aim to strengthen Austria as a research and innovation centre on the global market and thus help to ensure the long-term availability of high quality jobs and maintain the prosperity of one of the world"s wealthiest countries. The purpose of the FFG is to promote research, technology, development and innovation for the benefit of Austria.

FFG Tasks

To manage and finance research projects in the business and science sectors, impulse programmes for the economy and research facilities, and networks fostering cooperation between science and industry.

To manage cooperative programmes and projects with the EU and other European and international partners.

To represent Austria"s interests at relevant European and international institutions on behalf of the Austrian government.

To provide consultation and support to intensify Austria"s involvement in European programmes, especially in the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (Horizon 2020), EUREKA/Eurostars, COST and COSME (Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and SMEs).

To provide support and strategy development services for decision-makers in the Austrian innovation system.

To improve public awareness of the importance of Research and Innovation