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Extended Study on Innovation

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Hands-on education on Intra- & Entrepreneurship
The Extended Study on Innovation is a one-year international curriculum providing a premium, hands-on education on intra- and entrepreneurship for students of TU Wien. The program fosters innovation thinking and offers a solid education and network  for entrepreneurial spirits, business developers and/or innovation managers. This additional education will enhance your job prospect in research and industry and will prepare you for an entrepreneurial life. The Extended Study on Innovation is a part-time program offered in parallel to the study programs of TU Wien. Only a limited number of students is accepted every year in the program, enabling them to individually apply the content learned to real projects, and get individual and personalised support and mentorship from experts.
Why should you apply?

Ignite Innovation
Turn your ideas into reality through hands-on exploration and experimentation

Catapult Your Thesis
Turn your thesis projects into successful and profitable business ventures

Broaden Your Horizon
Enhance your technical expertise with entrepreneurial knowledge and skills

Pioneer Your Future
Explore diverse career avenues or chart your course as a successful entrepreneur

Sculpt Your Career Path
Lay the foundation for a promising corporate career in the field of innovation

Forge Connections
Expand your network with cross-disciplinary entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators

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What to expect?
  • Generating, validating, and developing your own business ideas in a supportive, driven community
  • Getting personalised 1:1 mentoring with experts and 2-weekend seminars outside Vienna
  • Participating in input and feedback sessions, individual and group exercises, presentations
  • Uniting your strengths with students from different faculties and setting up your startup A-Team for success
  • Pitching your project to an influential jury to achieve visibility and unlock your entrepreneurial career
  • Tapping the full potential of your project by receiving initial funding or being accepted into the TUW i²ncubator
What you should bring?

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Become part of the next ESI Batch

Facts and Details
Period
2 semesters (Oct - Jun)
Lectures
Evenings and weekends Mandatory
Format
In-person Part-time
Group Size
25 students
Language
English
Total Workload
30 ECTS
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Learn more about the application and selection process

Still have questions? Join the info event!

 

 

What should you expect from the Info Event?

  • Learn all the details about the program, its structure, content, activities and the top-notch lecturers and mentors that will be supporting the batch #14 of the Extended Study on Innovation.
  • Ask all your questions and doubts.
  • Mingle and network with future colleagues and former ESI students while enjoying some free drinks provided by TUW i²c.

The only requirement to attend the event is to be currently enrolled at the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien). Please use your TU Wien email address to register!

 

Register for the ONLINE ESI-Info Hour!

 

April 15th, 2025, 2pm

 

Register for the Info Event!

 

May 7th, 2025, 6pm @ EI 10, Gusshaus Campus

Contact

If you have any questions regarding the program or the application process, please contact:

Alexandra Alexandru

Program Manager, Extended Study on Innovation

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