Welcome to the Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the FH Kufstein Tirol. Be inspired by our creative and future-oriented atmosphere!
Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
In our Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, we not only bundle existing formats and projects, but also continuously develop new, exciting ideas. As a result, the institute acts as the first point of contact for numerous founders, students and pupils in the Kufstein region when it comes to entrepreneurship.
our central theme
We take a holistic approach and pass on our entrepreneurial perspective to interested parties. In this way, we actively shape society and create economic and social added value in order to strengthen the regional entrepreneurship and start-up ecosystem in the long term.
Our institute is the further development of the renowned innovation platform i.ku. We work closely with the Kufstein Innovation Space and other partners. The institute offers the ideal framework to promote an entrepreneurial spirit.
OUR OFFERS
OFFERS FOR FOUNDERS
VARIED SUPPORT & SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
Together with established companies, we promote open innovation and collaborative development. In this way, we strengthen the innovative strength and methodological skills of the participants and support market-oriented product development through targeted idea workshops and projects.
As a founder, we cordially invite you to take part in our entrepreneurial competitions for students and pupils. Benefit mutually from the creative drive and innovative spirit of the participants and contribute your wealth of entrepreneurial experience.
With these measures, we support you in laying the foundation for successful business start-ups and developing the necessary entrepreneurial skills:
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Advice and consultation hours
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Business model development
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Personalized coaching and mentoring
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Acceleration and incubation programs
EVENTS FOR FOUNDERS
Innocamp
Our ideas competition that brings students, regional companies and alumni together: teams work on solutions to company problems over 10 days, supported by employees. Presentations and a supporting program round off the competition.
Fit4Business
Our business idea competition, in which potential founders from the Kufstein region can submit their business ideas and present them to experts. The best ideas are tested for their potential for success and awarded cash prizes.
Fit4Business@School
Our ideas competition for which students can develop their own business ideas and learn the basics of a successful business model. The inter-school competition promotes entrepreneurial thinking and offers great prizes.
7€Cash
Our entrepreneurship competition, in which students become entrepreneurs with 7 euros of start-up capital: In 7 weeks, they develop business ideas, convince customers and get to know business life - including the chance to win attractive prizes.
7€Cash@School
Our entrepreneurship competition, in which students become entrepreneurs with 7 euros of start-up capital: In 7 weeks, they develop business ideas, convince customers and get to know business life - including the chance to win attractive prizes.
OFFERS FOR STUDENTS
PRACTICAL TRAINING & ADVICE
Our offers in the field of entrepreneurship aim to arouse interest in founding a company, promote networking activities and open up opportunities. We also support research in this area in order to expand knowledge.
With these programs, we accompany students on their way to an entrepreneurial career:
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Interdisciplinary entrepreneurship courses
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Individual supervision and support
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Project weeks
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Competitions
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Summer and Winter Schools
EVENTS FOR STUDENTS
Innocamp
Our ideas competition that brings students, regional companies and alumni together: teams work on solutions to company problems over 10 days, supported by employees. Presentations and a supporting program round off the competition.
Fit4Business
Our business idea competition, in which potential founders from the Kufstein region can submit their business ideas and present them to experts. The best ideas are tested for their potential for success and awarded cash prizes.
OFFERS FOR PUPILS
EXCITING PROGRAMS
Our programs are aimed at high school students (aged 15 and over) who want to deepen their understanding of entrepreneurial activity. The aim of these programs is to awaken interest in the topic of starting a business and to make the associated processes understandable.
With these programs, we want to awaken an interest in and understanding of entrepreneurial activities at an early age and promote the next generations of innovators and entrepreneurs:
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Interdisciplinary entrepreneurship classes
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Project weeks
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Competitions
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Summer and Winter Schools
EVENTS FOR PUPILS
FH Workshop Academy
Our offer for high school classes as part of the FH4Schools program. In half-day to full-day workshops, students gain insights into various subject areas of the bachelor's degree programs at FH Kufstein Tirol.
Fit4Business@School
Our ideas competition for which students can develop their own business ideas and learn the basics of a successful business model. The inter-school competition promotes entrepreneurial thinking and offers great prizes.
7€ Cash@School
Our entrepreneurship competition, in which students become entrepreneurs with 7 euros of start-up capital: In 7 weeks, they develop business ideas, convince customers and get to know business life - including the chance to win attractive prizes.
Head of Institute
Dipl.-Kfm. Karin Steiner
Lecturer for Business Management, Entrepreneurship & Controlling
WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR REQUEST
Claudia De Vincenzi-Wurnig, MSc
Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
