Under this programme, support is given to investments aimed at improving energy efficiency, as well as technological changes in the existing facilities, installations and technical equipment, including: technologies rationalising energy and heat consumption, modernisation of industrial processes in the field of energy efficiency, implementation of energy quality and management systems, as well as implementation of power network management systems in enterprise facilities.

To apply for a loan, enterprises need to meet the following requirements:

The Competence Platform for Resource Efficiency in Central Europe offers fast access to information on how to improve resource efficiency at company level, including publications, good practices and related events.

The agency supports the Polish economy through measures to improve energy efficiency, while respecting the principles of sustainable development. It offers advice and services in the design and implemention of energy efficient solutions in large and small enterprises. Tools used by the agency identify areas of significant energy consumption and how to reduce it within existing management systems and in line with ISO 50001 standards.

The public-private partnership 'Bio-based Industries' (BBI) was set up as a Joint Technology Initiative (JTI) under Horizon 2020 with a  budget of € 3.7 billion for the period 2014-2020. It focuses on the recycling and conversion of non-edible parts of plants, such as agricultural and forestry residues and wood, as well as biodegradable waste, into various bio-based products and biofuels.for these JTIs. 

Funding is provided for flagship collaborative projects covering industrial research or experimental development, exploratory projects (R&D pilot studies), endowed professorships, as well as individual projects covering experimental development and knowledge transfer under the FFG’s BRIDGE programme.

Eligible costs are: personnel costs, research infrastructure, material costs, travel costs and third-party costs are eligible for funding in accordance with the programme's cost guidelines.

The aim of the Service Innovations Initiative, within the FFG's General Programmes, is to raise awareness of research and development in the service industry and for services as added value in traditional industries. Opening research funding to non-technological innovation is crucial for supporting R&D in services, helping to boost the competitiveness of companies based in Austria by funding the development of hybrid products, processes and services. 

Projekt.Start is an attractive funding instrument supporting the preparatory work for concrete research projects. Both internal preparation costs and external expenses and specialist, project-specific support can be funded.

Non-repayable subsidies; the total project costs of up to € 10 000 can be approved, whereby the external services must not amount to more than half of these costs. The funding level is 60 % and the funding is limited to maximum € 6 000.

Markt.Start is a substantial funding instrument aimed at helping small companies enter new markets through product/service innovations and developments in processes after successful R&D.

Funding is provided through low-interest loans (max. € 1 million each) for market transition, with the aim of growing small businesses into major players and market leaders.

Patent.Voucher helps SMEs, start-ups and inventors to check the patentability of their innovation and speed up preparation and submission of their patent application.

The FFG support covers up to 80 % of the total costs (max. € 12 500). 

Innovation Voucher, a key instrument within FFG's General Programme, offers funding to encourage SMEs to cooperate with and employ the services of research institutions. 

As non-repayable subsidies of up to €12 500 (minus 20 % retention rate = € 10 000) with a funding intensity of 80 %.