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.
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.
Innovation & Knowledge Transfer 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.
Innovation & Knowledge Transfer 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 – 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 – 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.
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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
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
Dr. Anna Franzkowiak
Head of Center for Technology-driven Social Innovation
TU Wien
Magic Formula:
Social + Innovation
Julian Ebner
Industry Relations
TU Wien
Magic Formula:
Industry + Academia
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
Ariuna Bembejew
Project Management
TU Wien & The Spinoff Factory
Magic Formula:
Coordination + Culture
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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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5 Steps to guide you through your Founder Journey.
You have an idea or scientific result that could become a startup?
Pitch your idea and current status quo to the Spinoff Factory. Contact us and arrange a first meeting.
Provided services by Spinoff Factory:
→ First infos on team, IP, career models, participation & partnership models & funding options
→ Coordination to funding AI tool (public funding research)
→ Coordination to scopri.ai (patent research tool)
→ Coordination to founder service offers by WKO
Who owns what & who’s in on it? Looking for some cash, space or knowledge?
Gather everything you need before you can bring your Spinoff to life.
Who owns what? Protect your ideas!
- Clarify your intellectual property rights and commercialization options
- Discuss your options with the patent office / Tech transfer
- Decide on patent vs. publication
- Provided services by Spinoff Factory:
- Coordination to patent office
Who is doing what with whom?
b.1. Team & Roles
- Clarify Roles & Responsibilities
- Provided services by Spinoff Factory:
- Coordination to TUWien Career Model Centre (HR)
Download Info-Flyer - Coordination to TUW Career Center → Headhunting
- Matchmaking Events e.g.. I2c, Austrian Startups
- Link to own Matchmaking Plattform with Uni Wien, WU Wien, xista, AIT
- Active Co-Founder Scouting
- Coordination to TUWien Career Model Centre (HR)
b.2. Prototype & Market Validation
Does your solution work for real clients?
- Develop MVP
- Talk to clients
- Fill out Business Model Canvas
- Provided services by Spinoff Factory:
- Resources (lab space, infrastructure, mentoring)
- Access to test clients (Venture Clienting)
- Connection to i2c Incubator
- Connection to Startup Coaches
b.3. Infrastructure
Need some Space? Access spaces, labs, and infrastructure to bring your ideas to life.
c.1. Jumpstart Fund
Need some cash?
€20.000–25.000 for your invention.
- Provided services by Spinoff Factory:
- First financial aid for TUW spinoffs
c.2. Public Funding
Navigate through Austria’s public funding jungle without ever missing a deadline again
- Understand and use funding programs
- Provided services by Spinoff Factory:
- Connection to coaches & funding advisors
- Education about the financing landscape
d.1. TU Wien Innovation Incubation Centre (i2c)
Join TU Wien’s competence center and incubator where research excellence meets entrepreneurship.
- Attend entrepreneurial courses, events and incubation programs
- Provided services by Spinoff Factory:
- Coordination to i2c innovation incubation centre
d.2. TU Wien Academy
MBA or MSc? Explore the continuing education programs at TU Wien Academy that connect technology, business, and people.
- Provided services by Spinoff Factory:
- Coordination to TU Wien Academy
Are you prepared to launch your Spinoff? We are ready when you are.
Found your Spinoff and make us your sparring partner.
Check business contracts and IP licensing
Provided services by Spinoff Factory:
→ One-stop-Shop for founding
→ Special contract packages with university
→ Legal coordination to external law firms
→ Support with articles of association
Do you want to take things to the next level?
Find ways for your Spinoff to grow and speed up the process.
Let TU Wien invest in your company.
- TU Wien Spinoff Factory gets 3-5% equity in your spinoff.
- Your spinoff gets all the support services offered by the Spinoff Factory
- Provided services by Spinoff Factory:
- Contracts and equity management
- Jumpstart-Fund
- Support Services
A targeted accelerator program that helps TU Wien Spinoffs to test their invention, combining deep-tech expertise, business coaching, and access to industry
- Provided services by Spinoff Factory:
- Coordination and Management of Accelerator
c.1. Venture Clienting
Our venture clienting service connects TU Wien spinoffs with established industry partners who act as early strategic customers.
- Provided services by Spinoff Factory:
- Connection to industry partners eager to adopt cutting-edge technologies.
c.2. Noctua Science Ventures
Seize your chance to secure a € 250.000–500.000 investment for your spinoff
- Provided services by Spinoff Factory:
- Connection to Noctua.vc
Stay connected with TU Wien for future cooperation.
Found your Spinoff and make us your sparring partner.
Host guest lectures and attend TU Wien Events
Access TU Wien Cooperation Models
Provided services by Spinoff Factory:
→ Facilitate access to TU Wien Cooperation Models
→ Connection with Alumni Network
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