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SUMMARY:PIONEER TOMORROW: Insights Unplugged #98
DESCRIPTION:Beyond Earth: From TU Wien freshman to global space-tech entrepreneur\n\n\nWhat does it take to build a space-tech startup from the ground up? For Moritz Novak\, co-founder and CEO of GATE Space\, it’s all about cutting-edge propulsion technology\, smart funding strategies\, and staying focused on what really matters. \n  \nAs a TU Wien alumnus and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree\, Moritz has helped shape GATE Space into one of Austria’s most promising deep-tech ventures. Since spinning off from TU Wien in 2022\, the company has developed patented propulsion systems\, secured three ESA contracts\, grown to a 20-person international team—and is now preparing for its first space mission in 2026 aboard a SpaceX rocket. \n  \nIn this talk\, Moritz will share the story behind GATE Space: how they entered the global space industry\, raised early funding\, built test infrastructure\, and attracted international attention. He’ll also offer a founder’s perspective on what it takes to survive and thrive in one of the world’s most challenging and competitive tech sectors. \n  \nThe speaker will share insights on: \n• Opportunities in the growing space industry — and how startups can take part \n• Smart funding strategies for deep-tech startups: navigating VC\, ESA and grants \n• Staying focused when resources are tight — what really matters in the early phase \n• Building a European space-tech startup — and taking it global \n  \nAbout the PIONEER TOMORROW: Insights Unplugged series \nThe PIONEER TOMORROW: Insights Unplugged\, organized by the Innovation Incubation Center (i²c) at TU Wien\, enables the audience to learn firsthand from experienced founders\, investors and innovators\, and get inspired by their success (and failure) stories. Our guest speakers share their international experiences\, dos & don’ts and lessons learned during an inspiring talk. Afterwards\, the participants can ask all the burning questions during an interactive Q&A. \nAfter the session\, the attendees have the opportunity to network and mingle with like-minded people while enjoying beverages provided by TUW i²c. \nWe are looking forward to meeting you! \n___________ \nImportant: \n*During the event\, photographic and video material will be taken. Please inform the TUW i²c team at the venue in case you do not agree with appearing in this material. The photographic and video material taken at the event will be used by TUW i²c in printed and electronic media for promotional purposes.
URL:https://i2c.tuwien.ac.at/event/pioneer-tomorrow-insights-unplugged-98/
LOCATION:Gußhausstraße 27-29 –  EI 9 Hlawka HS – ETIT\, 27-29 Gußhausstraße\, Wien\, Wien\, 1040\, Austria
CATEGORIES:PIONEER TOMORROW
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SUMMARY:#EoI -   IP for Open Science
DESCRIPTION:Join this Masterclass and learn why open science and intellectual property are not contradictory and how to manage them.\n\n\nThis session is about open science (OS) and intellectual property (IP). Many people might think that OS and IP are in conflict\, (isn´t IP secret?) but we´ll see that they have a lot in common. \nOS is a movement to provide transparency and access to research results to support innovation. Access to research results should be FAIR (Findable\, Accessible\, Interoperable). However\, OS does not ignore commercial interests so OS is as “open as possible\, but as closed as necessary”. But we’ll see that as transparent open science is\, it doesn´t mean that you can ignore IP. \nIP is a legal system to reward innovators\, protect their creativity and to support innovation. We´ll see that IP information – today we´ll concentrate on patents – is also FAIR . And “as open as possible\, as closed as necessary” is actually built in to IP from the start. IP has been around for a very long time and you could consider IP as the original “open science”. \n  \nJoin us to deep dive into OS and IP principles and how to combine both systems. \n  \nAbout the speaker \nAfter a career in academia and R&D in the UK\, Nigel Clarke became a patent examiner at the European Patent Office in The Hague. He moved to Vienna and started work in the patent information division. Nowadays he acts as a consultant and a visiting fellow at Cambridge University. \nCheck Nigel Clarkes on LinkedIn. \n  \n  \nAbout the Engines of Innovation Series \nThe Engines of Innovation Series organized by the TU Wien Innovation Incubation Center (i²c) is a format that offers workshops to scientists who are seeking to broaden their horizons in the field of innovation and healthy high performance. These workshops are free of charge to scientists from all faculties and institutes of TU Wien. Registration required. \n_______________________________________________________________________________________ \nImportant: \n*During the event\, photographic and video material will be taken. Please inform the i²c team at the venue in case you do not agree with appearing in this material. The photographic and video material taken at the event will be used by i²c in printed and electronic media for promotional purposes.
URL:https://i2c.tuwien.ac.at/event/eoi-ip-for-open-science/
LOCATION:TU Wien Innovation Incubation Center (i²c)\, Taubstummengasse 11\, 4th floor\, Vienna\, 1040\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Masterclasses
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SUMMARY:#E4s - What to expect when spinning off?
DESCRIPTION:An inspiring masterclass on the challenges and opportunities of transitioning from academia to business\n\n\nBeing a first-time founder comes with both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. This masterclass will guide you in setting realistic goals as you embark on the journey of starting your own business. Our aim is to equip you with the knowledge to develop clear expectations and leverage the outcomes of your research when taking the leap into entrepreneurship. \nSince experience is one of the best teachers\, we have invited two founders from TU Wien-affiliated companies who have walked this path. From writing their first business plan to securing investment and scaling up\, Benjamin and Martin will share their journeys\, lessons learned\, and practical insights. \nSpinning off a company requires time\, financial commitment\, and a passionate team that truly believes in its technology. This masterclass will help you prepare for what lies ahead—so you can navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities with confidence. \n  \nAt the end of the talk\, you will:\n– have gained some insights on how to strategize your next steps into spining off– have a good overview of what obstacles to avoid when founding an academia-derived venture \n  \nAbout the speakers\nBenjamin Mörzinger: Benjamin Mörzinger\, CCO of nista\, specialises in data analysis\, energy management\, and digitalisation to enhance energy efficiency in industrial enterprises. After conducting research at AIT\, University of Bolzano and TU Vienna\, he co-founded nista to simplify energy management and drive sustainability in the industry. Benjamin Mörzinger has a rich background in energy data optimisation\, with experience at leading institutions\, and is passionate about helping industries reduce their carbon footprint through advanced technological solutions. \nCheck Benjamin Mörzinger on LinkedIn. \nMartin Miltner: Martin Miltner is a process engineer and holds a PhD in biomass utilization from the Vienna University of Technology. Together with three colleagues\, he founded Lignovations in 2021\, a company dedicated to the use of innovative biomaterials in industrial applications. Martin leads the company as CEO and is also its Chief Technology Officer. Lignovations has benefited greatly from the services provided by i²c as part of the TUW i²ncubator. \nCheck Martin Miltner on LinkedIn. \n  \nAbout the Entrepreneurship for Scientists Series\nThe Entrepreneurship for Scientists Series organized by the TU Wien Innovation Incubation Center (i²c) is targeting scientists who would like to enrich or develop a personal entrepreneurial skillset & business competencies\, know more about opportunities how to navigate innovations from „the lab“ to society or who would simply like to engage in entrepreneurial thinking. These workshops are free of charge to scientists from all faculties and institutes of TU Wien. Registration required. \n\n_______________________________________________________________________________________ \nImportant: \n*During the event\, photographic and video material will be taken. Please inform the i²c team at the venue in case you do not agree with appearing in this material. The photographic and video material taken at the event will be used by i²c in printed and electronic media for promotional purposes.
URL:https://i2c.tuwien.ac.at/event/e4s-what-to-expect-when-spinning-off-2/
LOCATION:Seminarraum CHEG\, Gußhausstraße 25 - 25a\, Building CH\, ground floor\, Vienna\, Vienna\, 1040\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Masterclasses
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SUMMARY:Joint Forces #53 - hosted by WU Entrepreneurship Center
DESCRIPTION:Joint Forces is an event by BOKU\, TU\, WU and Uni Wien that brings together the entrepreneurial spirit of all four universities.\n\n\nJoint Forces – Building an entrepreneurial community across universities. \nJoin us if you want to:\n  \n\npitch your business idea or startup in front of a community of like-minded peers\nreceive support and feedback from the Joint Forces community\njoin a start-up team with an idea that matches your skills & interests\nbuild your network of innovators and entrepreneurs\nstay up do date with the latest start-ups in the ecosystem\nlook for teammates from other universities\, with complementary skillsets\n\n  \nExchange ideas with like-minded people\, get support and connect with people from TU Wien\, WU\, Uni Wien and BOKU\nRegister to pitch your project & get feedback or simply join to find out about some of the best start-up ideas and initiatives of the moment in one unique event. Present either your startup or your first idea in an informal\, relaxed setting and without pressure or find a project you want to join. At Joint Forces you have the opportunity to attract the attention of interested co-founders\, future team members and mentors to complement your project’s needs. The feedback from the community can push your idea to the next level and in the meantime\, you meet motivated innovators with multi-disciplinary backgrounds in economics\, tech and life sciences. \n  \nWhether you are interested in innovation\, want to meet like-minded people\, or pitch your side hustle\, Joint Forces is the place to be! \n\nHard Facts\n  \n\nFORMAT: startup pitch and subsequent Q&A\, spontaneous shoutouts\, networking with drinks & pizza\nAUDIENCE: students from Viennese universities\, entrepreneurship enthusiasts\nLANGUAGE: English\n\n  \nWhat to expect at Joint Forces?\n  \n\nWelcome Note: Introduction to entrepreneurial activities of Entrepreneurship Center Uni Wien\, BOKU:BASE\, TUW i²c and WU Entrepreneurship Center\n6 Pitches from projects & startups: 3 Minutes for a Pitch + 5 Minutes Q&A\nShoutouts: Everyone spontaneously has the chance to make an announcement\, ask a brief question or introduce themself and what they are looking for during this event. Both students and organizations are invited to share their projects and ideas!\nNetworking with pizza & drinks\n\n  \nPitching at Joint Forces\nIf you are interested in pitching your startup or project/idea\, keep an eye on the next events. Pitchers are usually selected one week prior to the event and informed accordingly. Detailed information on pitches and projects is communicated to the people who registered\, once the application is closed. \nApply to pitch here: https://short.wu.ac.at/JoFo53_Pitch \n  \nIf you would like to pitch\, pay attention to:\n  \n\nthe application form: you might want to be especially careful when filling out the description of your project/start-up and what you are looking for at Joint Forces. This information is essential for us when selecting the 6 pitchers\, so do tell us how interesting your project is\, but please keep everything to the point.\nyour pitch: you will have exactly 3 minutes to pitch and 5 minutes for Q&A from the audience. To ensure fairness for all pitchers\, you will be stopped after the time is over. It is important to relax\, talk loud and clear and most importantly\, be open to the questions received from the public. They are meant to help you unlock new perspectives and bring up unthought-of matters\, so don’t be upset if you cannot answer all of them on the spot.\nyour slides: after being confirmed as a pitcher\, you should provide them in PPTX format at least two days before the event. As a hint\, you might want to include a call to action or share contact details through your slides so that interested people can easily reach out to you after the event.\nthe target audience: the audience usually consists of open-minded students and entrepreneurship enthusiasts\, therefore you should tailor your pitch accordingly. We do not officially invite public grant givers or investors to our event\, but that does not mean they are not welcome to drop by.\nidea publication: if you are planning to apply for a patent for your technology or product\, please keep in mind that presenting at Joint Forces can be a disclosure of your idea. This could prevent you from future patent applications. Therefore\, you might have to pay attention to the degree of detail in your presentation. If you have any doubts regarding this issue\, please contact your university’s technology transfer office or the Austrian patent office\n\n  \nNote: If you would like to pitch your project/startup\, please register by 19th October 2025.\nApply here: https://short.wu.ac.at/JoFo53_Pitch\nPartners\nNetworking Partner in Winter Term 2025 is INiTS\, Vienna’s High-Tech Incubator \nMore Information\nPlease note: During this event photos and/or videos will be taken which may be published in various media for reports on the event or general PR.
URL:https://i2c.tuwien.ac.at/event/joint-forces-53-hosted-by-wu-entrepreneurship-center/
LOCATION:Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien\, Learning Center (LC)\, Welthandelsplatz 1\, Wien\, Wien\, 1020\, Austria
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