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FFG Austrian Research Promotion Agency is currently accepting applications for its Patent.Check Funding Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Patent.Check program is an Austrian funding initiative that supports SMEs, startups, and innovators in assessing the patentability of their inventions. It helps applicants determine whether their ideas meet patent requirements and provides structured support for patent applications and intellectual property (IP) management, including commercialization readiness and patent monitoring.
The program targets innovation-driven small businesses and individuals in Austria.
Eligible applicants include:
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Startups at early or growth stages
Individual innovators with commercialization intent
Incubator-supported innovation projects
Participants in structured innovation support programs
Key requirement:
Applicants must demonstrate clear intent to commercialize their innovation
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must meet both innovation and economic activity requirements.
Core eligibility conditions:
Must be based in Austria
Must be an SME, startup, or eligible individual innovator
Must have a clearly defined innovation with potential commercial use
Must demonstrate economic activity or startup intent
Must seek patent protection as part of innovation strategy
Apply for FFG Austrian Research Promotion Agency - Patent.Check Funding Program
