Call: Investments in growth and employment Austria

The programme contributes to the achievement of certain elements of the Europe 2020 strategy in Austria. In particular, the financial support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is used to increase innovation and research, as well as development activities in SMEs, including technology transfer and investment in certain R&D infrastructure. The programme also supports SMEs in promoting their competitiveness through investments in innovation, energy efficiency and the use of renewable energies. In certain urban areas the programme supports C02 reduction strategies and integrated sustainable development, and in certain other functional urban areas, cooperation and efficient use of resources, including Community Led Local Development (CLLD) in Tyrol as a pilot region.

• Priority axis 1: Strengthening research, technological development and innovation (RTI)
• Priority axis 2: Enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs
• Priority axis 3: Supporting the shift towards a low-carbon economy in all sectors
• Priority axis 4: Urban dimension
  • Incl: Strengthening RTI, low-carbon economy, preserving the environment and resource efficiency, promoting social inclusion and combating poverty and discrimination
• Priority axis 5: Territorial dimension and Community Led Local Development (CLLD)
  • Incl: Sustainable and quality employment and labour mobility, promoting social inclusion

Information on the different calls for proposals can be provided by the Managing Authority ÖROK (Austrian Conference for Spatial Planning).

For more details consult the website of the national contact point.

Austrian Conference on Spatial Planning (ÖROK)
Ballhausplatz 1 (Hofburg)
A-1014 Vienna
http://www.oerok.gv.at/