The Spinoff Factory is the innovation compass for TU Wien students and scientists.
We help students, researchers, and innovators turn their scientific ideas into real companies — by connecting them with the right services, partners, and opportunities.
Our aim is to co-create a founder-friendly environment at TU Wien by providing:
special contracts for founders
special contracts for founders
career model advice
career model advice
first steps to finance your business
first steps to finance your business
infrastructure
infrastructure
Make TU Wien your co-captain and embark on a journey towards knowledge transfer and “sciencepreneurship”
The Spinoff Factory is anchored in a strong innovation ecosystem.
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Wherever you are on your journey — from idea to launch — our services help you navigate through the next steps with confidence.
START
This is where your journey begins — we support you in taking your first steps towards founding.
TU Founder Services: Content and process-related advice throughout the entire startup process. (Coming soon)
Innovation Incubation Center (i²c): Programs, coaching and startup basics
TUW i2ncubator: Tailor-made incubation program for TU Wien scientists and students
Center for Technology & Society – support in cooperation, innovation and interconnected research for students and scientists from TU Wien, FH Campus
Wien, FH Technikum Wien and the University of Vienna.
INiTS: High-tech incubator open to all Austrian scientists, students & startups
START
This is where your journey begins — we support you in taking your first steps towards founding.
TU Founder Services: Content and process-related advice throughout the entire startup process. (Coming soon)
Innovation Incubation Center (i²c): Programs, coaching and startup basics
TUW i2ncubator: Tailor-made incubation program for TU Wien scientists and students
Center for Technology & Society – support in cooperation, innovation and interconnected research for students and scientists from TU Wien, FH Campus
Wien, FH Technikum Wien and the University of Vienna.
INiTS: High-tech incubator open to all Austrian scientists, students & startups
LEARN
Build knowledge and entrepreneurial skills to move your idea forward.
Workshops and Mentoring Sessions hosted by The Spinoff Factory in cooperation with partners of the spinoff ecosystem
Extended Study on Innovation Program (i²c): one-year education curriculum for TU Wien students focused on Intra- & Entrepreneurship
aptiTUdes.LAB: independent business workshops for TU Wien Bachelor’s and Master’s students.
i²c STARTacademy: annual program for TU Wien scientists to turn research into reality
Entrepreneurship4Scientists: Entrepreneurial workshop series for TU Wien scientists
Engines of Innovation: Interactive workshops for TU Wien scientists who want to broaden their horizons in the field of innovation and healthy high performance
LEARN
Build knowledge and entrepreneurial skills to move your idea forward.
Workshops and Mentoring Sessions hosted by The Spinoff Factory in cooperation with partners of the spinoff ecosystem
Extended Study on Innovation Program (i²c): one-year education curriculum for TU Wien students focused on Intra- & Entrepreneurship
aptiTUdes.LAB: independent business workshops for TU Wien Bachelor’s and Master’s students.
i²c STARTacademy: annual program for TU Wien scientists to turn research into reality
Entrepreneurship4Scientists: Entrepreneurial workshop series for TU Wien scientists
Engines of Innovation: Interactive workshops for TU Wien scientists who want to broaden their horizons in the field of innovation and healthy high performance
PROTECT
Safeguard your innovation with expert IP advice and the right protection strategies.
Research & Transfer Support for TU Wien scientists and research teams only
Patent & License Support open to all Austrian scientists, students & startups
NCP – The National Contact Point for Intellectual Assets and Knowledge Valorisation
Austria Wirtschaftsservice Gesellschaft mbH (aws) – Austrian promotional bank
WTZ Ost – Austrian knowledge transfer centers
Österreichisches Patentamt – Austrian Patent Office
EPO – European Patent Office
PROTECT
Safeguard your innovation with expert IP advice and the right protection strategies.
Research & Transfer Support for TU Wien scientists and research teams only
Patent & License Support open to all Austrian scientists, students & startups
NCP – The National Contact Point for Intellectual Assets and Knowledge Valorisation
Austria Wirtschaftsservice Gesellschaft mbH (aws) – Austrian promotional bank
WTZ Ost – Austrian knowledge transfer centers
Österreichisches Patentamt – Austrian Patent Office
EPO – European Patent Office
BUILD
Access spaces, labs, and infrastructure to bring your ideas to life.
Innovation Hub Karlsplatz – coworking space for Austria’s sciencepreneurial community coming soon
TU Wien Science Center – industrial and technical infrastructure for TU-based deeptech startups
Pilotfabrik & Makerspace – Learning, innovation and demonstration factory for smart manufacturing and cyber-physical production systems.
BUILD
Access spaces, labs, and infrastructure to bring your ideas to life.
Innovation Hub Karlsplatz – coworking space for Austria’s sciencepreneurial community coming soon
TU Wien Science Center – industrial and technical infrastructure for TU-based deeptech startups
Pilotfabrik & Makerspace – Learning, innovation and demonstration factory for smart manufacturing and cyber-physical production systems.
GROW
Accelerate your progress with funding, networks, and tailored growth support.
TU Jumpstart Fund: first financial support for TU Wien students and scientists who want to turn their ideas into promising innovation projects.
Noctua Science Ventures: A joint venture by Speedinvest and TU Wien with ONE common goal: early-stage funding for academic spinoffs and deep tech startups that have been developed at Austrian universities or research institutes. (Anmk. Logo).
Coordinated Matchmaking to partners of the spinoff ecosystem.
GROW
Accelerate your progress with funding, networks, and tailored growth support.
TU Jumpstart Fund: first financial support for TU Wien students and scientists who want to turn their ideas into promising innovation projects.
Noctua Science Ventures: A joint venture by Speedinvest and TU Wien with ONE common goal: early-stage funding for academic spinoffs and deep tech startups that have been developed at Austrian universities or research institutes. (Anmk. Logo).
Coordinated Matchmaking to partners of the spinoff ecosystem.
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These are your go-to people — whether you’re stuck, curious, or ready to launch something big.
Christian Hoffmann
Managing Director at The Spinoff Factory
Magic Formula:
Strategy + Investment Management
Antonia Rinesch
Head of Communications & Partnerships at The Spinoff Factory
Magic Formula:
Innovation + Connection
Dr. Birgit Hofreiter
Head of TU Wien Innovation Incubation Center (i²c)
Magic Formula:
Entrepreneurship + Education
Dr. Tanja Sovic
Head of Patent and License Management TU Wien
Magic Formula:
Tech Transfer + Research
DI Alexandra Negoescu
Senior Program Manager for Scientific Service Portfolio at the TU Wien Innovation Incubation Center (i²c)
Magic Formula:
Discovery²: Scientific + Customer
Lukas Rippitsch
Portfolio Lead at Noctua Science Ventures
Magic Formula:
Mentorship + Funding
Anna Franzkowiak
Organizational Director at Center for Technology & Society
Magic Formula:
Social Design & Interconnected Research
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Transformative Impact is not a one-(wo)man show! We achieve the greatest chemical reaction by relying on our valuable partnerships with scientific institutions all over Austria.
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© 2025 The Spinoff Factory