Inspire.
Educate.
Innovate.
Connect.
i²c – TU Wien’s Center for Deep Tech Entrepreneurship & Innovation
We go beyond incubation: i²c is TU Wien’s competence center where research excellence meets entrepreneurship.
From public talks to future-proof education, equity-free incubation, corporate innovation, and an international network - we empower individuals to turn bold ideas into global impact.
Pioneer (y)our future with i²c.
Last Update: October 2025
Multi-dimensional Support
Inspire.
We spark an entrepreneurial spirit at TU Wien by hosting public events and talk series in collaboration with leading partners.
Educate.
We provide world-class entrepreneurship education and hands-on workshops, equipping talents with the skills and mindset to build and grow ventures.
Innovate.
We empower deep tech founders with tailored support - from ideation to market readiness - turning breakthrough research into impact.
Connect.
We link students and scientists with industry leaders, investors, and partners, fostering collaboration and building bridges between academia and the global innovation ecosystem.
Discover our offers and programs
PIONEER TOMORROW: Insights Unplugged
Talks with founders, investors, and innovators - real stories of success and failure to inspire tomorrow’s pioneers.
Learn moreThe EULIST Waltz of Pioneers
A pan-European spinoff competition showcasing university excellence and the power of collaboration.
Learn moreJoint Forces
Vienna’s cross-university matchmaking format: where students from TU Wien, WU, BOKU, and Uni Wien connect across disciplines to find co-founders, collaborators, and future team members.
Learn moreExtended Studies on Innovation (ESI)
A premium, hands-on program for TU Wien students to gain entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial skills.
Learn moreaptiTUdes.LAB
Fast-track workshops to build essential soft skills—complementing technical expertise within months.
Learn moreTUW i²ncubator
Tailor-made support to transform disruptive research or early-stage deep tech projects into real-world impact.
Learn moreEntrepreneurship 4 Scientists
Masterclasses for researchers aiming to commercialize their technology.
Learn moreEngines of Innovation
Masterclasses on innovation, leadership, and sustainable high performance for scientists.
Learn moreSTARTacademy
A guided program to develop a business model and go-to-market strategy for research results.
Learn moreTUW i²ncubator
Tailor-made support to bring disruptive research or early-stage deep tech projects from TU Wien students and scientists to society.
Learn morei²c TV
Our Startups and Spin-offs
Artificial Researcher
Scientific knowledge management via AI-powered text-mining platforms for researchers and information professionals.
Biomotion
Modular 3D-bioprinting systems with in-line quality management and automation for R&D and production.
CERBSim
Custom open-source mesh generation (Netgen) & finite-element (NGSolve) solutions and expert support for complex simulations.
CompreVie
Microfluidic & scaffold-free tissue-engineering biochips for substance screening & disease modeling.
contextflow
AI-driven SEARCH & TRIAGE tools to speed up radiology diagnosis and prioritize CT scans.
co2ol catalyst
Sulfur-resistant catalyst technology to recycle CO₂ into methanol for defossilized chemical value chains.
Evologic
Pharma-grade bioprocessing for producing contaminant-free microbial bioactives as biostimulants & feed additives.
Factorymaker
Cloud-based AI software for optimized, flexible and sustainable design of factories, warehouses & production layouts.
Huber Scientific
Novel electrochemistry & solid-state ionics experimental setups combining complementary methods in one platform.
Independo
Symbol- and audio-based digital diary for users with reading/writing difficulties.
ImageTwin
AI-based duplicate-image detection service for uncovering plagiarism & fabrication in scientific publications.
Inmox
Smart sensor systems for condition-based maintenance and wear-visualization in mechanical engineering.
Invisible Light Labs
Room-temperature NEMS-based infrared sensors for applications from protein analysis to environmental monitoring.
Legitary
AI-powered audit assistant detecting streaming fraud and unpaid royalties with high precision at scale.
Lignovations
Bio-based lignin particles to replace synthetic UV-filters, antioxidants and emulsifiers in consumer products.
Nanographics
Atomic-resolution scientific animation software for immersive VR/AR experiences and museum installations.
Nista
IIoT analytics platform making energy consumption visible to drive daily CO₂-reduction actions.
NovoArc
Patented lipid encapsulation for oral delivery of drugs, replacing injections and boosting stability.
Layered City
Collaborative mapping platform producing personalized urban maps from subjective experiences & data.
KR Labs
White-box, human-in-the-loop AI for compliant, transparent natural language understanding solutions.
Prewave
Real-time supply-chain intelligence analyzing social & news media to predict disruptions & risks.
Procedural Design
Michelangelo generative design platform for collaborative 3D scene & modular architecture creation.
Purency
ML algorithms for fast, accurate classification & quantification of microplastics in lab measurements.
RoadSense
Embedded sensors for real-time monitoring & prediction of road structural health, temperature & traffic.
Sisyphus
Novel catalyst for energy-efficient CO₂ recycling into green chemicals & sustainable aviation fuel.
SpeedPox
One-component frontal polymerization formulations for on-demand, energy-efficient epoxy resin curing.
Turbulence Solutions
LiDAR-based morphing wing controls to sense and suppress in-flight turbulence for comfort & safety.
UGP Materials
CRYS polyimide particles via green hydrothermal synthesis for high-performance, lightweight composites.
UsePAT
Ultrasonic trapping add-ons to vastly improve real-time liquid-process probe measurements.
Velaex Technologies
Ultra-fast in vivo chemistry to preprogram drug delivery & activation precisely at disease sites.
XREye
VR/AR framework with eye-tracking to simulate vision impairments for research & training.
Alpion
Smart ear-tags + analytics platform to monitor cattle health & location 24/7 in remote areas.
BYRD
International e-commerce fulfilment network with automated warehousing, packing & shipping.
Sonnnig
Employee benefit platform sharing corporate renewable energy with staff for greener perks.
Joulzen
Converts oil tanks into affordable heat-storage systems to keep excess solar/grid energy for later.
Kula
“App to make an app” guiding anyone step-by-step to build and auto-publish mobile apps.
Phine.tech
Virtual 5G Lab as a Service: cloud-hosted real 5G network to simplify and accelerate 5G use-case dev.
Repaaro
Smartphone repair comparison platform matching users to the best local service by model & defect.
Snipedy
Create & share 16-second video “Snips” from any stream via simple links for quick highlights.
ManaMind
Game-testing bots powered by AI/ML that play through levels, identify bugs and auto-generate QA reports.
Vloor
Automated real-estate data processing for VR tours and 2D/3D visualizations from floor plans.
Zeitgeber
Light-therapy alarm clock that entrains your circadian rhythm and boosts winter mood.
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Hear it from our Community.
CHATRI SITYODTONG
Speaker at the i²c, Serial Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO at ONE Championship
“It is really amazing that i²c is sowing the seeds of future entrepreneurs, future success and future global changers from Austria. This marriage of academics with real-life experience – it is world class for sure.”
CHRISTOPH KROFITSCH
Diploma Supplement on Innovation Alumnus 2016, Co-Founder and COO of byrd technologies GmbH
“The Diploma Supplement on Innovation is the only sensible way at TU Wien to learn and practice entrepreneurship. Its combination of theory, exercises, and hands-on projects was highly valuable for me – I recommend it to anybody having interest in implementing their own ideas.”
MIRIAM UNTERLASS
StartAcademy Alumna 2016, Co-Founder and CSO of UGP materials, Researcher and Lecturer at TU Wien
“I am completely overwhelmed by all the amazing things I learned in such a short time. I especially value the ratio of mentors to teams. That allowed us to have one-on-one discussions with exceptional and experienced people.”