Climate and Energy Fund

The Climate and Energy Fund (KLI.EN) was established in 2007 on the basis of the Climate and Energy Fund Act (KLI.EN-FondsG) with the aim of supporting the Austrian Federal Government in achieving its climate and energy goals.

Through its programs and initiatives, the Climate and Energy Fund contributes to:

• increasing energy security and reducing imports of fossil fuels,

• strengthening the development and dissemination of Austrian environmental and energy technologies,

• intensifying climate- and energy-related research, and

• securing and expanding technological leadership.

Since its establishment, KLI.EN has supported around 440,000 projects with a total funding budget of Euro 3.7 billion by 2024.

The funding programs connect policy, business, and science, building bridges directly to people on the ground — in cities, regions, and municipalities. This ensures that innovative solutions and technologies quickly find their way into the market.

Strategic Orientation and Funding Programs

As a driver of change, the Fund contributes significantly to expanding the “innovation ecosystem” for climate protection, renewable energy, and climate change adaptation through its expertise, programs, and active network.

KLI.EN’s strategic orientation is outlined in the Strategic Planning Document (in German only), which sets the framework for the Fund’s activities through 2040.

The annual programs (in German only) provide the basis for the operational implementation of initiatives and measures, which are published as calls (in German only) for proposals on the KLI.EN website.