Is this actionable now?

closed. The 2026 call closed March 12, 2026 because no budget remained; no successor call was verified.

Economically active Austrian applicants solving an unsolved problem through participatory innovation; ordinary Impact Innovation is for SMEs, while large companies are eligible only for Social projects.

What burden and restrictions apply?

Eligible-cost reimbursement under FFG cost guidelines; applicant contributes 50% in the ordinary route or 30% in the Social route. Problem analysis, generation/testing of solution ideas and solution development under the selected project type.

FFG Impact Innovation

2026 call: up to EUR 75,000 at 50% intensity, or EUR 105,000 at 70% for Impact Innovation Social · Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG)

FFG Impact Innovation is a grant programme from Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) for Companies and other organisations with an establishment in Austria pursuing a problem-led innovation project Current lifecycle: closed. Real economics: 2026 call: up to EUR 75,000 at 50% intensity, or EUR 105,000 at 70% for Impact Innovation Social.

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Key facts

Funder	Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG)
Amount	2026 call: up to EUR 75,000 at 50% intensity, or EUR 105,000 at 70% for Impact Innovation Social
Decision time	Seven decision-board meetings per year were planned for the closed 2026 call.
Eligibility	Economically active Austrian applicants solving an unsolved problem through participatory innovation; ordinary Impact Innovation is for SMEs, while large companies are eligible only for Social projects.
Restrictions	Eligible-cost reimbursement under FFG cost guidelines; applicant contributes 50% in the ordinary route or 30% in the Social route. Problem analysis, generation/testing of solution ideas and solution development under the selected project type.
Status	closed

Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.

Application process

Define an unsolved problem and affected stakeholders
Choose ordinary or Social project type
Submit project description, costs and attachments in FFG eCall
Expert evaluation
Decision board

Background

Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) operates FFG Impact Innovation. This pass separates direct cash, repayable finance, credits, incentives and umbrella programs so later ranking does not compare unlike instruments. The 2026 call planned seven decision meetings but closed early when budget was exhausted.

How the application really works

Define an unsolved problem and affected stakeholders → Choose ordinary or Social project type → Submit project description, costs and attachments in FFG eCall → Expert evaluation → Decision board

Tips

Show direct fit with topic-agnostic innovation.
Show direct fit with social innovation.

Watch out for

Current lifecycle is closed.
Eligible-cost reimbursement under FFG cost guidelines; applicant contributes 50% in the ordinary route or 30% in the Social route.
Problem analysis, generation/testing of solution ideas and solution development under the selected project type.

Track record

The 2026 call planned seven decision meetings but closed early when budget was exhausted.

No application or award count is published.

Frequently asked questions

Is this actionable now?: closed. The 2026 call closed March 12, 2026 because no budget remained; no successor call was verified.
What is the real economic value?: 2026 call: up to EUR 75,000 at 50% intensity, or EUR 105,000 at 70% for Impact Innovation Social
Who is eligible?: Economically active Austrian applicants solving an unsolved problem through participatory innovation; ordinary Impact Innovation is for SMEs, while large companies are eligible only for Social projects.
How does selection work?: Define an unsolved problem and affected stakeholders; Choose ordinary or Social project type; Submit project description, costs and attachments in FFG eCall; Expert evaluation; Decision board. Seven decision-board meetings per year were planned for the closed 2026 call.
What burden and restrictions apply?: Eligible-cost reimbursement under FFG cost guidelines; applicant contributes 50% in the ordinary route or 30% in the Social route. Problem analysis, generation/testing of solution ideas and solution development under the selected project type.
What evidence exists?: The 2026 call planned seven decision meetings but closed early when budget was exhausted. No application or award count is published.

Sources

www.ffg.at/en/programme/impactinnovation — Official closed status, amounts, rates, applicants and current notice (checked 2026-08-10)
www.ffg.at/en/node/203389 — Official 2026 dates, process, materials and decision-board cadence (checked 2026-08-10)