Services
Project Development
At the beginning of every business activity stands the idea. But the path from an idea to a successful business model is often challenging. We therefore complement our clients’ ideas with our experience in project development (both in R&D as well as in the NPO and service sectors). We help structure the planned project and prepare the next steps.
Project development is the preliminary phase of project design and business plan creation. In this phase, the process — from idea to product/service — is worked out. Even at this early stage, we already take potential funding opportunities and financing strategies into account and ensure that the funding potential is utilized as effectively as possible. In doing so, we cooperate with partners from our network, such as tax advisors, banks, and funding agencies.
We carry out project development in the form of in-depth workshops or individual consultations.
Upon request, we also coordinate and support funding and financing projects. For this, we draw on the industry experience of experts.
GOAL: Creation of documents or project concepts that can be used for future stakeholders (e.g., project summaries).
Funding Coaching
At the beginning, we need the completed funding potential form and a project description from you. Ideally, we would also receive a business plan or a presentation.
Request our funding potential form!
Email: office@foerdercoaching.at
Funding hotline: +43 676 585 12 18
Process
In Phase 1, ‘potential assessment,’ your funding potential is first determined. To do this, you must fill out a short questionnaire. In addition, we need a project description from you and—if available—the business plan.
In Phase 2, ‘funding check,’ we research which grants are relevant for you and how you can obtain the maximum funding amount by combining different funding options and financing models. We provide you with an overview of regional, national, and international funding programs that may apply to you.
In Phase 3, ‘funding application,’ we prepare the funding application together with you. You can benefit from our strong network, as we obtain additional information through personal conversations with the funding agencies. Each application is formulated by us in a way that ensures it meets the evaluation criteria of the respective funding body.
In Phase 4, ‘reporting, project support, internationalization coaching,’ we continue to support you—upon request—even after the funding approval. We ensure that the project accounting is submitted correctly so that the approved funding can be paid out to you. Alternatively, we can support the funded project as consultants.
During internationalization coaching, we work with you to develop an internationalization strategy and a marketing concept, and we assist you with questions regarding transport, financing, and payment formalities.
General Information
The initial phone consultation and our questionnaire are free of charge. Take advantage of this offer!
If your project has funding or financing potential, we will arrange a consultation meeting with you, during which we will personally inform you about available funding opportunities and the applicable requirements and conditions. This consultation is billed at our standard consulting rate (hourly fee).
The subsequent national and international funding assessments are also billed on an hourly basis, but the total cost is capped.
The preparation and submission of funding applications are likewise charged at an hourly rate. A cost cap also applies to the application process, ensuring that your investment remains fully predictable and easy to budget.
If the application is successful, we receive a success-based fee.
Funding for consulting services: Whenever possible, we combine our consulting services with available funding programs. In the best-case scenario, up to 75% of our consulting fees can be subsidized.
Useful documents and forms related to funding opportunities will be available here shortly.
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Here you will find some important links to various funding agencies and other points of contact.
regional:
Wirtschaftsagentur Wien – A fund of the City of Vienna
WAFF – Vienna Employee Promotion Fund
Land Niederösterreich – Funding programs and current information specifically for Lower Austria
national:
FFG – The Austrian Research Promotion Agency
Klimafonds – Austria’s Climate and Energy Fund
AWS – Austria Wirtschaftsservice (Austrian Business Service Agency)
AMS – Public Employment Service Austria
international:
CORDIS – Community Research and Development Information Service
HorizonEurope – The EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
erasmusplus – Grants and funding opportunities for students, educators, and organizations across Europe.
We continuously update our website. Over the coming days, you will find links here to public funding and support organizations.
We continuously update our website. Over the coming days, you will find links here to public funding and support organizations.
Smart Cities Consulting – Support for projects focused on smart and sustainable urban development
Werner Prey – Innovation, strategy, and marketing consulting, as well as coaching services
Förderblog – A blog by several funding consultants covering funding opportunities, applications, and navigating the funding landscape
Akaryon – Internet solutions, environmental topics, and funding consultancy services
Fördermanagerin – Funding management and consulting services
Planung&Vielfalt – Engineering office specializing in landscape planning and business consulting
Bank Austria – Loans and financing solutions
FAQ
The funding must always be submitted before the start of the project — that is, already in the planning phase. Projects that have already begun, or invoices that have already been issued or paid, are no longer eligible for funding. In certain cases or funding schemes, retroactive submission is possible, but only as an exception.
It is advantageous to include a financing commitment with the funding application – either from your house bank, an investor, or documented through your own equity.
For example: an additional working capital line, an investment loan, or the new EIF financing instrument: Risk Sharing Facility. We are happy to inform you about this instrument as well, which supports the remaining financing of research, expansion, and innovation projects.
Yes, of course! Most funding programs allow you to submit a project idea as a concept, even if the company is still in the founding phase.
However, it is necessary to provide proof of the company’s establishment within 6 months after receiving the funding approval. It is important to carefully review the specific guidelines, as some funding programs only accept applications from already existing companies — for example, those that have been established for at least one year.
Yes, that is correct. Size, legal form, number of employees, or industry do not limit funding potential. Even micro‑enterprises, associations, sports federations, or non‑profit organizations have good chances of receiving funding.
Yes! However, this depends on the specific funding call. Multiple submissions for the same project at regional, national, European, or international levels are often strictly prohibited, but sometimes they are explicitly encouraged. Well‑designed funding strategies optimize the financial outcome for your company.
The processing time for funding applications is generally at least 8–12 weeks.
Even if advance payments are announced in the funding approval, the first funds usually arrive after around 4 to 5 months. For this reason, careful and long‑term consideration in your cash‑flow planning is advisable.
Please note that there is no legal entitlement to funding, and grants are typically awarded based on available budgets or competitive procedures. Most funding programs are oversubscribed, meaning that high quality, completeness, and consistency of applications are essential for success.
Yes! As a result, new funding opportunities constantly emerge that may not have been applicable yesterday. Continuous research and maintaining close contact with funding agencies form the foundation for broad consulting expertise, as does regularly checking the currently valid guidelines.
No, there is no legal entitlement to funding!
That is why it is important that applications are prepared professionally and that all formal criteria are met.
As a general rule, funding applications must always be submitted before the project begins!
For certain funding programs — especially investment projects — you must wait for an official letter from the funding agency confirming the project’s eligibility.
Only after receiving this confirmation may you proceed with ordering, delivering, or even paying for the investments. This is the only way to secure your entitlement to grants.
There are several types of support, which can ideally also be combined with one another: non‑repayable grants, interest subsidies, guarantees, liabilities, grace periods, low‑interest loans, equity, subsidized consulting and cooperations, as well as other project‑specific services.
Businessplans
Do you need capital, partners, or alternative financing options to implement your project idea?
In these situations, it is advisable to present your project clearly and understandably in the form of an “executive summary.” Together with you, we structure the key data of your project according to the necessary requirements. As the final result, you will receive a complete business plan from us that you can present to banks, funding agencies, and investors.
Our service includes:
- The creation of presentation materials and short summaries
- Structuring your project
- A preliminary notice to the appropriate submission office
- Graphic design according to your corporate identity
- Recommendations for tax and financial advisors from our cooperation network
Note: Please keep in mind that submitting a funding application or negotiating with financing partners without a business plan is not advisable!
Planning the export project – internationalization measures – entering foreign markets
Since September 2005, Mag. Sabine Seidl has been accredited by INCITE as an export consultant.
We advise companies even at the stage of deciding whether they should export. We clarify which products they can export to which countries and accompany the establishment of companies or branches abroad.
We prepare requirement profiles for our clients to support the search for potential cooperation or distribution partners. We also assist with budget, business, and marketing planning. Market research, market segmentation, and studies complete our consulting services.
All the activities mentioned are eligible for funding within the framework of the internationalization coaching program of the “go-international” initiative of the AWO! Likewise, the preparatory activities for export within the framework of the “individual export consulting” program of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce.
Ideas in Motion, in addition to a strong network within Austria, maintains efficient contacts in the following countries:
- Germany
- Czech Republic
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- United Arab Emirates
- Switzerland
- Poland
Take advantage of the specializations of our partners from various industries, such as the automotive sector, automotive suppliers, mechanical engineering, laser technology, chemistry, trade, ICT, consulting services, and service industries.
Product & Strategy Management
From idea to successful market solution – structured, market-driven, and actionable.
Every idea requires a solid implementation concept. Every prototype needs a clear go-to-market strategy and a viable business model—aligned with your overall corporate strategy and the requirements of your target markets.
We support you in developing and implementing product and strategy management in a holistic way—from early-stage ideation to market scaling. In doing so, we take into account current market dynamics, technological developments, and the demands of digital transformation.
Our Approach
- Development and refinement of product strategies and business models
- Definition of market entry and scaling strategies
- Integration of Design Thinking methods for structured innovation processes
- Consideration of stakeholders across the entire value chain
- Alignment of strategic, technical, and commercial product management
Internationalisation & Market Development
Entering new markets often requires product adaptations, as well as adjustments to pricing, communication, and distribution strategies.
We support you in positioning your products internationally by:
- Identifying suitable target markets
- Developing market-specific strategies
- Adapting product, pricing, and communication concepts
- Through our network, we also facilitate access to international development, cooperation, and sales partners, and provide input on cooperation agreements and global technology exploitation.
Flexible Formats
Our services are tailored to your specific project phase and requirements:
- Hourly consulting
- Half-day and full-day workshops
- Multi-day strategy and product development formats – For example, for developing or refining your corporate strategy, product strategy, or specific product management topics.
Funding Integration
As part of our foerdercoaching(c) approach, we identify suitable funding opportunities for your strategic and product-related challenges and support you in leveraging them effectively.
Interested?
Contact us at office@ideasinmotion.at or schedule an appointment directly:
Trainings & Workshops
Build funding expertise. Improve quality. Increase your success rate.
Competition for funding is stronger than ever. Leverage over 25 years of experience in funding advisory, evaluation, and internationalisation to strengthen your team and sustainably improve the quality of your proposals.
We offer company-specific and stakeholder-oriented training formats—from beginners (rookies) to experienced applicants—for developing successful funding strategies, identifying suitable programmes, and implementing projects effectively.
Key Topics
- Navigating the funding landscape and identifying relevant programmes (regional, national, EU)
- Success factors of high-quality funding applications—including evaluator perspectives
- Development of project ideas, outlines, and proposals
- Strategic funding management, including resource, milestone, and budget planning
- Stakeholder engagement, consortium building, and scaling strategies
- Effective reporting, project, and risk management
- Our trainings are practical, holistic, and immediately applicable—optionally tailored to specific funding schemes and submission formats (single or collaborative).
Formats
- Individual consulting sessions (hourly)
- In-house trainings and workshops
- Project development workshops
- Keynotes and FAQ sessions
- Half-day, full-day, or multi-day formats (on-site, hybrid, or modular learning paths)
Expertise
Mag. Sabine Seidl, CMC—graduate of the WIFI Trainer Academy—brings over 25 years of hands-on experience in funding, evaluation, and international projects. Her trainings combine structured methodologies with valuable insights from her long-standing evaluator experience.
Your Benefit
Build internal funding know-how
Increase efficiency and proposal quality
Improve your chances of securing funding
Interested in a tailored offer?
Contact sabine.seidl@ideasinmotion.at to design your individual training solution.