Lab to Leader: Building Science Ventures That Last

Description

REGISTRATION IS OPEN - All applications are reviewed and we are actively accepting attendees.

Future-Proof Cofounder Teams & Scaling-Ready Startups for the Next Generation of Innovation 

Transform research into ventures built to scale. This full-day track tackles the make-or-break challenges every science startup faces: finding the right cofounder and scaling successfully. 

What to Expect 

Cofounder Matching Pitches
A joint initiative from AIT, BOKU, MedUni Wien, TU Wien, UniWien, WU Wien and Xista focused on bringing academic spinoffs together with business cofounders. Local and international spinoffs pitch with dedicated networking zones to connect with potential cofounders.

Konsultori Deep Dives 

• Panel: "Cofounder and Scaling Stories-Wins, Woes & Needs" moderated by Petra Wolkenstein. Hear real founders share what worked, what failed, and what they needed from RTOs and entrepreneurship programs. 
• Keynote: "Aligning for Success - Building Future-Proof Cofounder Teams" with Michael Kubiena. Get actionable insights on forming future-proof cofounder teams. 

Session: "How to Build a Dream Team: Why Interdisciplinarity is Key", New Venture Scouting.

Plus networking booths and topic-focused discussions throughout the day.

Who Should Come? Science entrepreneurs, aspiring cofounders, spin-offs in formation, pre-scaleups, and accelerator or entrepreneurship program managers.

Organised by: Konsultori & Vienna Spin-Off Project (AIT, BOKU, Medizinische Universität Wien, TU Wien, Universität Wien, WU Wien, Xista) & New Venture Scouting.

Sponsored by AWS.

Agenda

09:00  Welcome Alexander Svejkovsky AIT, Vienna Spin-Off Project

09:15  Panel: "Cofounder and Scaling Stories - Wins, Woes & Needs" Panellists: Richard Malovič, Whalebone | Moritz Novak, GATE Space | Julia Reisinger, Factorymaker - Moderated by Petra Wolkenstein, Konsultori

10:00  Cofounder Matching Startup pitches & networking area - Moderated by Antonia Rinesch, TU Wien

11:25  Guided Networking & Spin-Off Booths - Meet the spin-offs and join guided discussions

12:25  Keynote: "Aligning for Success, Building Future-Proof Cofounder Teams" - Michael Kubiena, Konsultori

12:45  Networking Break & Lunch

13:45  Session: "How to Build a Dream Team: Why Interdisciplinarity is Key" Speakers: Birgit Hochenegger-Stoirer, Quintus Unternehmensberatung | Harald Jenull, Alpen-Adria-Universität | Bea Robein, ArtWave | Hinnerk Hansen, Impact Hub Vienna | Werner Wutscher, New Venture Scouting

14:15  Wrap-up & Closing: "Recap & Looking Forward - Supporting Spinoffs and Cofounders Beyond Today" - Markus Wanko, XISTA

14:45  Networking & End

Accessibility

Wheel-chair accessible venue