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.
Career Model Options (Service Unit of General and Scientific University Staff): Find out how you can align your career at the university with a career as startup founder.
- Download info sheet HERE.
Innovation Incubation Center (i²c): Programs, coaching and startup basics
TUW incubator: 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.
Funding Support and Industry Relations:
Advise and support for TU Wien researchers in the acquisition of third-party funding – National,
EU and contract research. Need consulting on FFG Spin-Off Fellowships or CDG Transfer.S2S? Hit them up!
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.
Career Model Options (Service Unit of General and Scientific University Staff): Find out how you can align your career at the university with a career as startup founder.
- Download info sheet HERE.
Innovation Incubation Center (i²c): Programs, coaching and startup basics
TUW incubator: 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.
Funding Support and Industry Relations:
Advise and support for TU Wien researchers in the acquisition of third-party funding – National,
EU and contract research. Need consulting on FFG Spin-Off Fellowships or CDG Transfer.S2S? Hit them up!
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
TU Wien Academy: From MSc to MBA – Explore the continuing education programs at TU Wien Academy that connect technology, business, and people.
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
TU Wien Academy: From MSc to MBA – Explore the continuing education programs at TU Wien Academy that connect technology, business, and people.
PROTECT
Safeguard your innovation with expert IP advice and the right protection strategies.
Research & Transfer Support for TU Wien scientists and research teams only
- Protect your invention >> Invention Disclosure
- Patent & License Management
- Contracts & Procurements
- European & International Research Contracts
- Find a patented technology to build your startup with >> Technology Offers
Patent & License Support open to all Austrian scientists, students & startups
NCP – The National Contact Point for Intellectual Assets and Knowledge Valorization
Austria Wirtschaftsservice Gesellschaft mbH (aws) – Austrian promotional bank
WTZ Ost – Austrian knowledge transfer centers
Österreichisches Patentamt – Austrian Patent Office
EPO – European Patent Office
Deep Tech Finder – helps you find European universities, public research organisations (PROs) and their spin-outs, as well as other investment-ready startups with patent applications at the EPO.
PROTECT
Safeguard your innovation with expert IP advice and the right protection strategies.
Research & Transfer Support for TU Wien scientists and research teams only
- Protect your invention >> Invention Disclosure
- Patent & License Management
- Contracts & Procurements
- European & International Research Contracts
- Find a patented technology to build your startup with >> Technology Offers
Patent & License Support open to all Austrian scientists, students & startups
NCP – The National Contact Point for Intellectual Assets and Knowledge Valorization
Austria Wirtschaftsservice Gesellschaft mbH (aws) – Austrian promotional bank
WTZ Ost – Austrian knowledge transfer centers
Österreichisches Patentamt – Austrian Patent Office
EPO – European Patent Office
Deep Tech Finder – helps you find European universities, public research organisations (PROs) and their spin-outs, as well as other investment-ready startups with patent applications at the EPO.
BUILD
Access spaces, labs, and infrastructure to bring your ideas to life.
Innovation Hub Funkhaus – 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 your team! Find your Co-Founder:
- Matchmaking Platform
- Create a Co-Founder Opportunity on Austrian Startups
BUILD
Access spaces, labs, and infrastructure to bring your ideas to life.
Innovation Hub Funkhaus – 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 your team! Find your Co-Founder:
- Matchmaking Platform
- Create a Co-Founder Opportunity on Austrian Startups
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.
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
FIVE MORE
Magic Formula:
Customer Discovery + Explorative Sales = validated Go-to-Market