SKINNOVATION 2025

26–29 Mar 2025 | Innsbruck, Austria

Elisabeth Kaufmann

Startups and Innovation

University of Graz

Graz, Austria

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Passionate about entrepreneurship & ecosystems 🚀 | Exploring how academic spin-offs drive radical innovation |

My organisation

At the University of Graz, we pride ourselves on being a leading research and educational institution located in Austria's picturesque city of Graz. With a diverse range of programs spread across various disciplines, we foster an inclusive academic environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to interdisciplinary research and community engagement drives us to contribute significantly to both local and global challenges. Together, we strive to empower our students and partners, connecting knowledge and expertise to shape the future.
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About me

Elisabeth Kaufmann is a researcher, lecturer, and startup coach specializing in innovation management and entrepreneurial ecosystems. She works at a public university in Graz, Austria, where she supports academic spin-offs and early-stage startups in developing sustainable business models. Her PhD research focuses on refining frameworks for innovation and commercialization within the academic spin-off context, aiming to identify and overcome key barriers to radical innovation. Passionate about fostering entrepreneurship, she also organizes innovation programs and consults startups.

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Speaker sessions (1)

Thursday, 27 March 2025

11:00 - 11:45

From Research to Reality: How Universities Drive Innovation - Academic Panel Discussion

Format:In-personLocation:Olympiabahn CafeTrack:Panel Discussion
  • Academia

This panel explores how universities drive research-based innovation by fostering entrepreneurship, supporting venture creation, and collaborating with industry to turn scientific ideas into market-ready solutions.

Marketplace (1)

  • Service

    🤝 Mentoring & Consulting

    I mentor startups, researchers & intrapreneurs on business models, pitching, market entry & idea validation to drive innovation. 🚀

    • Business Development
    • Acceleration/Incubation
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    Elisabeth Kaufmann

    Startups and Innovation at University of Graz

    Graz, Austria