SKINNOVATION 2025

26–29 Mar 2025 | Innsbruck, Austria

Moritz Weinhofer

aws Connect

aws Connect by Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws)

Vienna, Austria

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As a dedicated Project Manager at Industry Start-Up Net, I'm on a mission to drive innovation and transformation.

My organisation

aws i2 Business Angels is the independent, neutral Austrian platform for the structured and transparent matching of promising start-ups with financially strong and experienced investors. It enables start-ups and investors alike to enter cooperations with added value for Austria as a location for innovation. aws i2 Business Angels is a connecting service of aws. The platform is actively in contact with over 400 investors and screens up to 700 start-up projects per year in a structured process, enabling up to 20 investments. aws Industry-Startup.Net is a neutral matching service of aws for start-ups and corporates (established SMEs and large companies) who would like to enter a cooperation partnership. With over 1000 members, this network offers established small and medium-sized enterprises as well as large companies the opportunity to benefit from the flexible structures of start-ups. Start-ups benefit from the experience of longer existing companies. Registrations for aws Industry-Startup.Net are quality assured by aws. aws AI-Marketplace serves as a central hub, facilitating effective networking between providers and users of Artificial Intelligence. By bringing together start-ups, SMEs, large enterprises, and research institutions, the marketplace promotes the integration of AI into a wide range of business sectors. With information on applications, current developments, and Austrian AI pioneers, the aws AI-Marketplace significantly contributes to strengthening Austria's AI innovation landscape and supports companies in successfully implementing their AI projects. Global Incubator Network Austria (GIN) GIN brings Austrian start-ups to the world’s most innovative startup hubs (Singapore, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Mainland China, and South Korea), helps them to build networks with international strategic partners, and provides them with essential know-how in terms of market entry and global expansion – strategically and financially. Also addressed are investors and accelerators from Austria and the GIN target regions in Asia. As a single point of contact, GIN offers an international network of key players in innovation and finance that fits your individual needs.
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About me

As a dedicated Project Manager at Industry Start-Up Net, I'm on a mission to not only drive innovation and transformation but also to spearhead our efforts in the Corporate Venture space. My role is all about orchestrating partnerships that redefine the future for innovative start-ups, SMEs, and large corporations, with a specific emphasis on Corporate Venture Capital and Venture Clienting initiatives.

What I Do:
✨ Facilitate Collaborations: I specialize in bringing visionary start-ups and dynamic SMEs into fruitful partnerships with large corporations, fostering innovation and growth, particularly through Corporate Venture initiatives.

🔗 Networking Maven: I'm constantly expanding our network, forging connections that not only open up new possibilities for all our partners but also pave the way for Corporate Venture collaborations.

🚀 Business Development: I work tirelessly to develop and profitably implement entrepreneurial future projects that propel businesses to new heights, with a keen focus on Corporate Venture strategies.

Let's connect and explore how we can shape the future together, especially through Corporate Venture partnerships. Reach out to me for innovative collaborations and game-changing projects in this space.

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Speaker sessions (1)

Friday, 28 March 2025

10:30 - 11:10

Corporate Venturing 2025 – Successful Models & Future Trends hosted by aws

Format:In-personLocation:Hoadl Main Stage hosted by WKOTrack:Panel Discussion
  • Building a startup & creating growth
  • Investing & Funding

Panel discussion about corporate venturing moderated by Moritz Weinhofer