FFG - Austrian Research Promotiong Agency

The Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) is the national funding agency for industrial research and development in Austria. All FFG activities aim to strengthen Austria as a research and innovation centre on the global market and thus help to ensure the long-term availability of high quality jobs and maintain the prosperity of one of the world"s wealthiest countries.

These goals reflect the statutory purpose of the FFG: "The purpose of the FFG is to promote research, technology, development and innovation for the benefit of Austria." (Sec. 3 of the FFG Act)

The tasks of the FFG are stipulated follows:

• To manage and finance research projects in the business and science sectors, impulse programmes for the economy and research facilities, and networks fostering cooperation between science and industry.
• To manage cooperative programmes and projects with the EU and other European and international partners.
• To represent Austria"s interests at relevant European and international institutions on behalf of the Austrian government.
• To provide consultation and support to intensify Austria"s involvement in European programmes, especially in the EU Framework Programme for Research, Technology and Innovation and the Framework Programme for Competitiveness and Innovation.
• To provide support and strategy development services for decision-makers in the Austrian innovation system.
• To improve public awareness of the importance of R&D.
• To manage other promotional activities and funding programmes in the public interest.