Mag. Dr. Petra Bernhardt
Head of Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Career Center
petra.bernhardt@hcw.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-1491
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The Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Career Center (EICC) – previously Start-up Service – supports and accompanies students and graduates interested in starting their own business on their path to self-employment. It offers a broad portfolio of workshops, creative spaces for project development for all students and graduates of the Hochschule Campus Wien (HCW) as well as access to national and international networks. It also supports the development and implementation of internal innovations that improve study operations. It offers various funding opportunities for employees who are working towards a doctorate or habilitation.
Setting up your own start-up requires a number of things - and preferably all at the same time: a compelling idea, the right atmosphere, a creative environment, infrastructure, the knowledge of everything that needs to be considered, a sophisticated plan, excellent contacts and last but not least - the entrepreneurial spirit. The interdisciplinary teams from all programs at Hochschule Campus Wien deal with a variety of different topics, such as sustainability in the shoe and furniture industry, technical developments in the healthcare sector, IT security or e-mobility.
" We see entrepreneurial spirit as an essential part of our university culture, identify creative minds right from the start of their studies and support them from the initial idea to its actual implementation."
Heimo Sandtner, Academic Director, Rector of Hochschule Campus Wien, and initiator of the start-up offensive
Do you have an innovative business idea and are highly motivated to develop it further? We offer not only advice, information, and networking opportunities, but also the chance to pitch your ideas once a year in front of an audience and a high-caliber jury of experts from academia, business, and industry.
We look forward to creative, exciting ideas from all disciplines and departments: eicc@hcw.ac.at
Don't worry—all you need for an initial consultation is a rough idea and your enthusiasm. You don’t need to have a concrete plan at this stage.
The open course “How to start a start-up“ is offered once per semester. Those interested can learn about entrepreneurship and familiarize themselves with the topic.
Moreover, the EICC offers numerous creative and information workshops.
We offer free workshops on various topics to interested students, graduates and employees of Hochschule Campus Wien. To take part, please register via our contact form to reserve your place. You will receive more detailed information about the venue and the program by e-mail from us.
A flourishing start-up scene needs a modern infrastructure, good networking with experienced experts and potential investors as well as professional support in management and sales development.
Your financial contribution is fully tax-privileged and tax-deductible in accordance with the Austrian Income Tax Act (EStG). Through the JumpStart Fund of Hochschule Campus Wien, you can support specific projects with start-up funding, as Hochschule Campus Wien is a charitable institution with a valid donation benefit certificate in accordance with § 4a para. 3 to 6 of the Austrian Income Tax Act (EStG).
We have access to an extensive network of industry partners and government institutions and have ongoing cooperation agreements with the following partners:
Head of Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Career Center
petra.bernhardt@hcw.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-1491
Hochschule Campus Wien
Favoritenstraße 222, room F.-1.12
1100 Wien
eicc@hcw.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-1506