Spin-Off Lab

The Spin-Off Lab is aimed at all researchers who would like to set up their own business based on their research idea. Beside the R&D work supported by the host research group, the Spin-Off Lab program offers coaching, mentoring and international networking together with partners from industry. An individual project plan including milestones and an early follow-up strategy for the time after the fellowship will improve the quality and the success rate of the Spin-Off Lab project.

Spin-off Lab Fellowship worth 180,000.- EUR

• Application open to researchers of University of Graz and all externa
• Further development of commercially useable research results to a spin-off company
• Individual coaching and milestone plan
• Startup know-how through workshops
• Temporary full-time employment (12 to 18 months, up to postdoc salary)
• Shared office desk for the duration of the project
• Individual support from mentors and coaches
• Budget for consumables/material costs up to EUR 2.000.- per month
• Involvement in the startup community and relevant networking

Application Deadline: 16. June 2024

Apply now!