green innovation lab

The green ilab connects students with researchers to turn climate and sustainability research into pilots, partnerships, and ventures that create measurable value for society and the environment. Work in interdisciplinary teams for one semester, learn by doing, and help launch a spin-off based on green innovations.

Apply by 8 February!

Partnering Institutions

What to expect

Work in interdisciplinary teams & collaborate with researchers to transform their invention into a tested concept and business case.

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The Programme

  • application deadline

    8 February

    Apply for the green ilab using the form below. Participants will be selected by 13 February. 

  • kick-off

    11 March

    Form teams, meet the researchers, choose your innovation, and start working on the project.

  • Weekly Sessions

    25 March to 10 June

    Join us for weekly sessions that combine content with teamwork and mentor check-ins. Review evidence, refine assumptions, and develop a business case for a green innovation.

    You can find the full schedule here. 

  • Demo Day

    12 June

    Present your idea to our expert jury and other stakeholders at our Demo Day at the Sky Lounge. 

How it works

Please submit your application by 8 February using the form below.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • You are highly motivated to get sustainable innovations out into society
  • You are a Master’s student, PhD candidate, or postdoc from one of the partner institutions
  • AI checkers return a degree of “humanity” in your application higher than 80%.

Participants will be selected based on their motivation, background, and overall fit within the cohort. Selected students will be notified via email by 13 February.

Ready to meet your new teammates and explore the green inventions by our researchers? At the kick-off event, you will meet the researchers, form teams, and begin working on your project.

Click here to explore the full program.

Ready to apply?

Please fill out the form below by 8 February to submit your application. Applicants will be selected based on their motivation and background. 

Before applying, ensure you can commit to the full schedule and workload of the program. This guarantees you and your team achieve the best results and have a successful experience.

contact

Have questions about the green innovation lab? Need more information about the program, application process, or schedule? Don’t hesitate to reach out – we’re here to help! Simply write a message to entrepreneurship@univie.ac.at and we will get back to you as soon as possible.