Working Groups

In accordance with Section 4(9) of the FWITRG, working groups shall be established for the priorities set out in the annual work programme. These working groups shall be temporary in nature and shall work on specific topics within the scope of the priorities set.

AI Agenda Austria

AI Agenda Austria

This FORWIT working group’s aim is to actively foster dialogue and networking across different sectors to promote AI.
12. September 2025
31. December 2026
European research policy 2026

European research policy 2026

The working group monitors developments at the European level in a comprehensive manner and comments on them from an Austrian perspective.
26. January 2026
31. December 2026
Future Fund Austria 2026

Future Fund Austria 2026

FORWIT conducts a substantive review of the applications and issues a recommendation on the use of the Future Fund Austria for 2026.
26. January 2026
31. December 2026
Multiple threats

Multiple threats

The working group focuses on the interrelations between the loss of trust in democracy, science and public institutions and technological developments.
26. January 2026
31. December 2026
Science to Business

Science to Business

The working group is developing evidence-based recommendations for the sustainable financing of innovation growth, particularly in the deep- and high-tech sectors.
26. January 2026
31. December 2026