There are several funding options available to help companies invest in wellbeing programs, making it more affordable and accessible than you might think.

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EU

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• EU grants for mental health and wellbeing programs are available through programs like EU4Health and Horizon Europe, which fund initiatives aimed at improving the physical and mental health of employees in the workplace.​​

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AUSTRIA

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• The Austrian Economic Chamber (WKO) supports companies through its proFITNESS initiative by offering programs such as exercise plans, nutrition counseling, stress management, and health workshops for employees.

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• The Federal Ministry for Sport (BMKÖS) provides funding for projects in recreational and health sports, including movement initiatives, health-promoting measures, and cooperation projects with schools and kindergartens, with funds required to be used for these specific purposes.

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• The Austria Wirtschaftsservice (AWS) investment grant supports companies investing in health and life science technologies, including the purchase of health devices, digital health initiatives, and innovations for health promotion, with specific requirements for eligibility.​​

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• The Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) offers companies to deduct expenses for health programs like yoga or mindfulness training from taxes, reducing costs for employee health initiatives, with the possibility of classifying these expenses as business-related.

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GERMANY

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• Employers can provide up to €600 per employee per year tax-free for certified health promotion activities, such as stress reduction and mindfulness programs.​​

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SWITZERLAND 

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• Many employers offer supplemental health benefits that include wellness programs, mental health support, and fitness services as part of their employee packages.

 

• The Future of Health Grant provides funding for companies developing innovative health and wellness solutions, including workplace wellbeing. ​​

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