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FACTORY -
The Incubation Program

With our incubation program FACTORY, we support innovative, market-ready and investment-ready startups from Salzburg each year. Over a twelve-month period, we accompany founders through their individual development steps. During this time, we – together with experienced mentors – prepare them for market entry and further growth. Participants in the FACTORY program also gain exclusive access to collaborations with established businesses.

Our additional program FACTORY+ (AplusB South-West) specifically supports research-, technology- and innovation-based startup projects with tailored services. An external jury selects the participants who qualify for both FACTORY and the supplementary FACTORY+ program. FACTORY and FACTORY+ are delivered through a combination of digital learning and coaching sessions as well as in-person modules.

Applications will be open again starting in August 2025.

Added value

Prerequisites

You can apply for the FACTORY if you …

  • have a start-up with a business model that is based on knowledge-based innovation.
  • a product or service is available at least as a functional prototype (proof of concept) and a basic market strategy (business plan) has been formulated.
  • you are aiming for a clear growth perspective for your (planned) company.
  • you founded your company no more than five years ago or are currently in the process of founding it.
  • you have already formed the management team for your startup.
  • you have decided on a start-up or business location in the province of Salzburg.

You can apply for the additional program FACTORY+ (AplusB program) if you …

  • you are pursuing a start-up project that is based on research, technology and innovation (RTI).
  • you are pursuing a start-up project with high growth potential and/or a high propensity for growth.

RTI-based start-up projects have a business model with well-founded and defensible core know-how, i. e. it is based on patentable technology approaches or specialized knowledge that effectively impede imitation by competitors and generate a sustainable competitive advantage.  

The business models/products/services of the RTI projects are characterized by one/ideally several of the following features:

  • High level of innovation based on a unique technological selling point.
  • Risky research and development activities in an academic context.
  • Intellectual property, technology transfer and/or spin-off activities from (non-)university research institutions.
  • Specialized knowledge acquired through relevant previous scientific experience.
  • Cooperation projects: Completed or planned development or research activities with university or non-university research institutions.

 

Contact

Startup Salzburg Team
welcome@startup-salzburg.at
+43 5 7599 722 82

You can of course also find advice and guidance for your application at all Startup Salzburg Service-Points.

Our Factory Startups

Unsere aktuellen Startups aus der

Factory / Factory+ (AplusB) #7 | 2022/23


Stilami

Branche(n): Internet of Things Alumni: FACTORY

Platz am See

Branche(n): Hospitality & Travel Alumni: FACTORY

NUKKUAA

Branche(n): Health & MedTech Alumni: FACTORY,FACTORY+ (AplusB)

Metasoul

Branche(n): EnterpriseTech Alumni: FACTORY,FACTORY+ (AplusB)

In Digital Form

Branche(n): EdTech, MediaTech & CultTech Alumni: FACTORY,FACTORY+ (AplusB)

KAMUH

Branche(n): Hospitality & Travel Alumni: FACTORY

Dauntles

Branche(n): Retail & E-Com, EnterpriseTech Alumni: FACTORY

AUGMENTERRA

Branche(n): EnterpriseTech Alumni: FACTORY,FACTORY+ (AplusB)

ANYWHERE.SOLAR

Branche(n): GreenTech & Mobility Alumni: FACTORY,FACTORY+ (AplusB)

Factory #6 | 2021/22


Liviar GmbH

Branche(n): Hospitality & Travel Alumni: FACTORY

LiveVoice

Branche(n): EnterpriseTech, MediaTech & CultTech Alumni: FACTORY

KUBIKOS

Branche(n): Internet of Things, SportsTech & Fitness Alumni: FACTORY

Forbidden Folds

Branche(n): MediaTech & CultTech Alumni: FACTORY

Flocke

Branche(n): Food & Beverage Alumni: FACTORY

Flat Head Studio

Branche(n): MediaTech & CultTech Alumni: FACTORY

Ecosensors

Branche(n): Internet of Things Alumni: FACTORY

Factory #5 | 2020/21


Vocationeers GmbH

Branche(n): EdTech Alumni: FACTORY

XR Synergies GmbH

Branche(n): Health & MedTech Alumni: FACTORY

edelzweig

Branche(n): New Materials & Packaging Alumni: FACTORY

Viabirds Technologies

Branche(n): Retail & E-Com, EnterpriseTech Alumni: FACTORY

Ketofabrik

Branche(n): Food & Beverage Alumni: FACTORY

Farmlifes

Branche(n): Food & Beverage, Impact & Sustainability, GreenTech & Mobility Alumni: FACTORY

Factory #4 | 2019/20


Snapserve OG

Branche(n): Hospitality & Travel Alumni: FACTORY

sproof

Branche(n): EnterpriseTech Alumni: FACTORY

Velovio

Branche(n): GreenTech & Mobility Alumni: FACTORY

Starball Sports

Branche(n): Internet of Things, SportsTech & Fitness Alumni: FACTORY

solbytech

Branche(n): EnterpriseTech Alumni: FACTORY

Salt Castle Studio

Branche(n): MediaTech & CultTech Alumni: FACTORY

Audvice

Branche(n): EdTech Alumni: FACTORY

Factory #3 | 2018/19


Carsurf

Branche(n): GreenTech & Mobility, Real Estate & Construction Alumni: FACTORY

Kommis

Branche(n): EdTech, Hospitality & Travel Alumni: FACTORY

PLABBA APP GmbH

Branche(n): MediaTech & CultTech Alumni: FACTORY

Impetro Gear

Branche(n): SportsTech & Fitness Alumni: FACTORY

Polycular

Branche(n): EdTech Alumni: FACTORY

Factory #2 | 2017/18


TYPS GmbH

Branche(n): SportsTech & Fitness Alumni: FACTORY

AGRU-Systems GmbH

Branche(n): Internet of Things Alumni: FACTORY

BiLLiTii / Keep GmbH

Branche(n): Impact & Sustainability Alumni: FACTORY

easyVEGAN

Branche(n): Food & Beverage Alumni: FACTORY

Blumatix Intelligence

Branche(n): EnterpriseTech Alumni: FACTORY

Factory #1 | 2016/17


ReSensive GmbH

Branche(n): Health & MedTech Alumni: FACTORY

Sourcetrail

Branche(n): Retail & E-Com, EnterpriseTech Alumni: FACTORY

TonkelOm Handmades

Branche(n): GreenTech & Mobility Alumni: FACTORY

NativeWaves

Branche(n): MediaTech & CultTech Alumni: FACTORY