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.
These are your go-to people — whether you’re stuck, curious, or ready to launch something big.
Christian Hoffmann
Managing Director
The Spinoff Factory
Magic Formula:
Strategy + Investment Management
Antonia Rinesch
Head of Communications & Partnerships
The Spinoff Factory
Magic Formula:
Innovation + Connection
Dr. Birgit Hofreiter
Head of TU Wien Innovation Incubation Center (i²c)
TU Wien
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
TU Wien Innovation Incubation Center (i²c)
Magic Formula:
Discovery²: Scientific + Customer
Lukas Rippitsch
Portfolio Lead / Business Mentor
Noctua Science Ventures
Magic Formula:
Mentorship + Funding
Anna Franzkowiak
Head of Center for Technology-driven Social Innovation
TU Wien
Magic Formula:
Social + Innovation
Martin Wolf
Startup Services
Wirtschaftsagentur Wien / Vienna Business Agency
Magic Formula:
Funding + Startup Support
Stefan Eder
Senior Advisor Vice Rectorate Human Resources
TU Wien
Magic Formula:
People + Business Management
Felix Günther
Founder & Venture Builder
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Magic Formula:
Customer Discovery + Explorative Sales = validated Go-to-Market