Innovation & Entrepreneurship UIBK

A project on a super important topic and really fun, thanks Nicole Ortler and Laura Treidl! Together with Petra Meyer, our students conducted 115 interviews with key stakeholders in the tourism sector. The students and Thomas Steiger will now enter the INNO-VERSE powered by in-manas to transform the identified problems regarding #tourism #acceptance among locals into innovative solutions.

Our Innovation Sprints brings together students from management, design, and tech to partner with companies in solving real-world challenges. In just 48 hours, these interdisciplinary teams create fresh ideas and actionable prototypes that shape the future.    Become a corporate partner next semester by reaching out to us and experience how young, driven minds can spark sustainable solutions and new possibilities for your business.    Be part of the next Innovation Sprint—let’s innovate together!   #InnovationSprint #Challenges  #Skills #Creativity #Innovation 

In außergewöhnlichen Zeiten steigt der Bedarf an außergewöhnlichen Formaten, wie etwa dem Innovation Sprint im InnCubator. Veranstaltet vom Forschungsbereich Innovation & Entrepreneurship UIBK erarbeiteten die Studierenden bei der diesjährigen Auflage wieder viele kreative Lösungen für verschiedene Problemstellungen. Die Challenges kamen heuer von Gerätewerk Matrei e.Gen., Basefive, Tirol Werbung, Stadt Innsbruck und der Universität Innsbruck. Beinahe 100 Studierende aus unterschiedlichen Fachrichtungen der Universität Innsbruck, Technische Hochschule Rosenheim und FH Kufstein Tirol – University of Applied Sciences stellten sich der Herausforderung. Beim Weg von der Idee zum fertigen Prototyp wurden die Studierenden von rund einem Dutzend Innovation Coaches und Mentor:innen unterstützt. „Der Innovation Sprint hat in nur 48 Stunden beeindruckende Ergebnisse geliefert. Besonders stark waren die gründliche Recherche, die interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit und das selbstbewusste Auftreten der Studierenden. Die offene, lösungsorientierte Atmosphäre war inspirierend“, zeigte sich Rosanna Buchauer von der Tirol Werbung begeistert. Begeistert zeigte sich auch Vizerektorin Irene Häntschel-Erhart: „Der Innovation Sprint war inspirierend und voller Energie. Die praxisnahen Ideen aller Gruppen waren so überzeugend, dass von jeder Gruppe etwas übernommen werden kann.“ Auch sie gratulierte den Gewinnern Veronika Reichert, Florian Schnegg, David Fürhapter und Dominik Enthammer (Gerätewerk Matrei/Team 5) für ihr Konzept „Cook Sense“, ein innovatives Kochfeld, das für sehbehinderte Menschen entwickelt wurde und intuitive Funktionen wie haptisches Feedback, Sicherheitssensoren und automatisches Rühren bietet. Fotos: Hermann Auer #innovation #studium #InnovationSprint2024 #Nachhaltigkeit #barrierefreiheit

🚀 BASEFIVE x Innovationssprint 2024 der Universität Innsbruck 🚀 Spannende 48 Stunden voller kreativer Ideen und intensiver Teamarbeit! Gemeinsam mit der Universität Innsbruck und Innovation & Entrepreneurship UIBK fand der diesjährige Innovationssprint im InnCubator statt. Unsere Challenge: Wie können digitale Tools, hybride Erlebnisse oder Partnerschaften den BASEFIVE Lifestyle erweitern und dabei den starken Community-Spirit und das Gefühl der Exklusivität bewahren? 22 Student haben in einem rasanten Design Thinking Sprint ihre Kreativität und Innovationskraft bewiesen. Das Ergebnis? Eine Vielzahl an Ideen und Lösungen, die das Potenzial haben, in künftigen BASEFIVE-Konzepten umgesetzt zu werden 🌟 (coming soon …). Besonders stolz sind wir auf die Gewinner-Gruppe, die den Publikums-Preis mit ihrem Konzept der „Basefive Pop-Up Container“ gewonnen hat! Ein großes Dankeschön an alle Teilnehmer, die mit ihrer harten Arbeit und ihren kreativen Ansätzen beeindruckt haben & an unser engagiertes Team, Phil Weber und Nina Dragomir, das vor Ort dabei war. 💪 Wir sind gespannt auf die Zukunft und darauf, welche dieser Ideen BASEFIVE weiter vorantreiben werden. Stay tuned! 🚀

🏆 Innovation Sprint 2024: Celebrating Impact and Innovation! What an incredible 48 hours! Our 97 students took on real-world sustainability challenges, creating bold solutions that spanned ecological, economic, and social dimensions. ✨ Winning Ideas Announcement Congratulations to the standout teams for their creative, impactful ideas:  1st Place: Gerätewerk Matrei e.Gen. - Group 5 (David Fürhapter, Dominik Enthammer, Florian Schnegg, Veronika Reichert) for their concept "Cook Sense," an innovative cooktop designed for visually impaired individuals, featuring intuitive functionalities such as haptic feedback, safety sensors, and automatic stirring.    2nd Place: Stadt Innsbruck - Group 3 (Maximilian Herz, Thilo Zürrlein, Sina Verena Mai-Huter, Verena Trenkwalder) for their concept “Modular Sun Solutions”, a shading system featuring customizable, modular sun sails, panels, and cubes, designed to accommodate various space requirements while promoting sustainability.     3rd Place: Tirol Werbung GmbH - Group 3 (Luna Bersch, Friedrich Schiefer, Dominik Glätzle, Manuel Götz) for their holistic concept "Snowcare Tirol," integrating cooling pipe systems, renewable energy sources, snow depots, and snow cannons, all aligned with near-natural piste development to ensure sustainable winter tourism in Tirol. Community Winner: Basefive - Group 1 (Florian Schiller, Maria Makhov, Johanna Heckel, Lea Schenk) for their "Basefive Pop-Up Container" concept and for their outstanding pitch and presentation. A huge thank you to all participants, our dedicated coaches, and partner companies for making this journey possible. Together, we’ve moved a step closer to a sustainable future! Images: ©Hermann Auer #InnovationSprint2024 #Winners #InnovationJourney #SustainableFuture #ThankYou

Challenge #5: Empowering a Sustainable Campus    The Green Office at the Universität Innsbruck champions sustainability as a guiding principle across campus. By fostering a deep understanding of sustainability, the Green Office inspires students, staff, and faculty to build a more equitable and sustainable future.  🌱 The Challenge: Explore ways to strengthen the Green Office’s connection with digitalization efforts and sustainability initiatives across the university. The goal is to boost student engagement, enhance collaboration, and advance the university’s sustainability strategy. We’re excited to see how our student teams tackle this challenge in an intensive 48-hour Design Thinking sprint! Thanks for the collaboration vice rector Irene Häntschel-Erhart and Franziska A.! Here you find more information on the Innovation Sprint and all the challenges we are tackling: [https://shorturl.at/EKd2E] #InnovationSprint2024 #GreenOffice #Sustainability #Digitalization #UniversityofInnsbruck 

Challenge #4: Building a Climate-Resilient City    As a forward-thinking leader in urban innovation, Stadt Innsbruck is dedicated to enhancing quality of life through sustainability, public health, and climate resilience.    🌍 The Challenge: This year’s Innovation Sprint focuses on preparing residents for climate-related health risks by reaching all community groups, including those beyond traditional media. Additionally, the challenge seeks quick solutions for creating “cool oasis” spaces in public areas to provide immediate relief, while laying the groundwork for long-term resilience through water features and green infrastructure.    We’re thrilled to guide our student teams through an intense 48-hour Design Thinking sprint and can’t wait to see the forward-looking solutions they create! Thanks for the collaboration Christine Schermer, Michael Deflorian, PhD, Marcus Maier, and Yannick Pütz!   Here you find more information on the Innovation Sprint and all the challenges we are tackling: https://shorturl.at/EKd2E    #InnovationSprint2024 #StadtInnsbruck #ClimateResilience #UrbanInnovation #SustainableCity #PublicHealth

🚀 Day 1 of the Innovation Sprint: Ideas in Motion!    Katja Hutter and Petra Meyer just kicked off the Innovation Sprint at the InnCubator! Today, 97 talented students will spend the day diving into their challenges from Tirol Werbung, Stadt Innsbruck, Gerätewerk Matrei e.Gen., Basefive, and Universität Innsbruck, brainstorming innovative ideas, and mapping out strategies - all guided by our dedicated coaches. 💡 From exploring new digital tools to reimagining sustainable solutions, each group is fully immersed in transforming concepts into impactful prototypes.  The energy here is electric as students bring fresh perspectives to real-world problems across ecological, economic, and social sustainability. Stay tuned for more updates as we head into Day 2! We can’t wait to see where their creativity takes them next. 🌍 #InnovationSprint2024 #Day1 #Teamwork #CreativityInAction #Sustainability

Challenge #3: Innovating the Future of Cooking    As a high-tech leader in cooktop innovation, Gerätewerk Matrei e.Gen. excels in precision metal components and cutting-edge cooking solutions, supporting clients with fast, flexible, and sustainable production from prototype to large-scale.    🔥 The Challenge: Create ideas for cooktops that prioritize user-friendliness and safety, empowering a self-determined, intuitive cooking experience. Through innovative technologies and smart design, the goal is to enhance quality of life and autonomy in the kitchen.  We’re thrilled to guide our student teams through an intense 48-hour Design Thinking sprint and can’t wait to see the inspiring solutions they develop! Thanks for the collaboration Martina Erdtner!   Here you find more information on the Innovation Sprint and all the challenges we are tackling: https://shorturl.at/EKd2E    #InnovationSprint2024 #GerätewerkMatrei #InnovationInCooking #CooktopTechnology #HighTechSolutions

Challenge #2: Sustaining the Tyrolean Winter Experience    As the connector and storyteller of Tyrol’s tourism, Tirol Werbung collaborates with local businesses, cultural organizations, and communities to highlight Tyrol's unique charm and protect its natural beauty.    🌨️ The Challenge: Discover ways to extend the lifespan of snow—natural or artificial—and optimize ski infrastructure to keep the Tyrolean skiing experience exciting and sustainable.  We’re excited to guide our student teams through a dynamic 48-hour Design Thinking sprint and can’t wait to discover their innovative approaches. Thanks for the collaboration Rosanna Buchauer and Michael Walzer!   Here you find more information on the Innovation Sprint and all the challenges we are tackling: https://shorturl.at/EKd2E    #InnovationSprint2024 #TirolWerbung #DesignThinking #SustainableTourism