FFG – Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft mbH

The FFG is driven by what people make of their potential.

Since its foundation in 2004, the FFG has supported more than 60,000 companies, universities, research organisations and institutions in over 65,000 funded projects. These collaborations have produced numerous innovations that are shaping the future.

The FFG advises some of the brightest minds and creates financial room for new ideas. It builds networks across borders, enabling not only organisations but also the people behind them to grow.

The FFG …

• funds, advises and connects innovative companies, universities and research organisations,

• evaluates and assesses innovation projects,

• represents Austria in national and international committees.

Each year, the FFG disburses around EUR 1 billion in funding. Its experts provide more than 14,000 consultations on national funding schemes and over 6,500 on European RTI programmes annually. The FFG is also active in 20 national and international networks.