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Project cooperationUpdated on 20 August 2025

Realizing innovation: Cooperative research in the field of electronics-based systems

Peter Müllner

Business Developer at Silicon Austria Labs GmbH

Graz, Styria, Austria

About

Our unique SAL cooperation model is characterized by the rapid implementation of innovative ideas. With this model, we enable our customers to implement their research idea not only quickly and unbureaucratically, but we also co-finance 50 % of the project costs. The costs are not dependent on the sector; however, they vary depending on the number of project partners. 

Your benefits at a glance:

  • SAL co-finances 50 % of the project costs

  • The industry partner contributes 25 % in cash and 25 % in in-kind services (machine costs, staff hours etc.)

  • Projects can be carried out bi- and multilaterally

  • In multilateral projects, costs are distributed between the project partners

  • Quick and unbureaucratic implementation without application for grants

  • Not dependent on the sector

  • Application- and industry-oriented research (Technology Readiness Level 3 - 6)

  • IP rules in accordance with the European state aid law

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