DIGITAL.PLUS 26 · until November 2, 2026
Up to 7.000 € in funding for your digitalization & AI project
The WKO Upper Austria funds digital projects of Upper Austrian SMEs with 35% of the costs. MOREMEDIA® supports you from the idea to the final invoice – including the funding application.
Limited funding budget – those who apply early have the best chances.
Live status
Current utilization level of the funding budget
Source: WKO OÖ · As of June 29, 2026 · updated weekly
The funding pot is capped. The earlier you submit, the higher the likelihood that funds will still be available for your project.
At a glance
DIGITAL.PLUS 26 at a glance
The funding program of the WKO Upper Austria and the state of Upper Austria supports digitalization projects implemented between March 23, 2026, and March 31, 2027.
€7,000
maximum grant
of the eligible project costs
€12,000
Minimum project volume
Nov 2, 2026
Submission deadline
Straight talk
What's eligible for funding – and what's not
- Process automation & digitalization of workflows
- Data management & artificial intelligence
- Web stores, customer portals & web applications as process digitalization
- External consulting & IT services (at least 20% of costs)
- Classic web design & pure website relaunches
- Search engine optimization (SEO)
- Google Ads, Meta Ads & online advertising
- Graphic, logo & corporate design services
- Ongoing operating & license costs
Process
3 steps to funding
Free funding check
We check whether your project is eligible for funding and how much subsidy is realistic – with no obligation.
Project & Application
We put together the funding-compliant project and support you with the application to the WKO OÖ.
Implementation & billing
We handle the implementation and support you with the final billing until March 31, 2027 – so the subsidy actually arrives.
Funding check
Secure up to 7.000 € for your digital project
Get a free check now to see how much funding your project holds. We'll get back to you within 24 hours.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the funding
Who can apply for DIGITAL.PLUS 26?
Upper Austrian SMEs and one-person businesses with active WKO membership. Excluded are businesses that have already used Digital Starter 2023/2024 or DIGITAL.PLUS 2025.
How high is the funding?
35% of the eligible costs, capped at 7,000 €. The project must amount to at least 12,000 €, of which at least 20% must be external consulting or IT services.
What is the submission deadline?
Applications are possible from June 1 to November 2, 2026, with settlement from October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. The funding budget is limited – early submission is recommended.
Is my marketing or website project eligible for funding?
Pure marketing, traditional web design, SEO, and advertising are not eligible for funding. Digitalization elements such as customer portals, process automation, or AI processes, however, are. In our free funding check, we clarify the fundable part of your project.
