Staying ahead is getting harder.
Those who innovate keep up.

In times of rapid technological and market change, companies that systematically work with innovation gain a clear advantage.
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The Challenge

Innovation Has Become A Strategic Requirement

Markets are changing faster than traditional innovation can keep up. New technologies and competitors emerge constantly.

Companies that stay competitive today are those that:

Spot emerging technologies early and assess their strategic relevance

Collaborate with startups and external partners to access new solutions

Integrate innovation continuously into their core business processes

Two Ways to Access Innovation

Choose The Format That Fits
Your Organisation

Whether you’re exploring or accelerating —
INiTS has a structured entry point for every stage of innovation maturity.

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Open Access Formats

For companies that want to stay informed and explore opportunities at their own pace.

FORMAT INCLUDES

  • Meetups and curated events
  • Curated insights via newsletter and blog
  • Exchange with startups, experts and peers

👉 Suitable for: Gaining orientation, understanding trends, and building initial connections

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INiTS Innovator Circle

For companies that want to work systematically with startups and integrate innovation into their core strategy.

FORMAT INCLUDES

  • Continuous access to selected high-tech startups
  • Direct contact with founders for pilots and collaborations
  • Curated formats: Demo Days, challenge-based programs
  • Dedicated INiTS contact for matching and support

👉 Suitable for: Integrating startup collaboration into your innovation strategy

PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP

INiTS Innovator Circle Your Direct Line to Breakthrough Technology

You don't need more internal complexity. You need direct access to what already works.

You get early access to validated solutions across:

Before they hit the market.

Before your competitors see them.

  • Access That Others Don’t Have
  • Scout 20+

    validated high-tech startups annually across AI, life sciences, and deep tech

  • Meet founders and evaluate solutions

    before market launch

  • Access to AI Factory Austria innovations and

    Europe’s university incubator network (Rise Europe)

  • Access to innovative approaches

    without building in-house R&D

  • Cross-industry inspirations, best practices and use cases
  • Strategic Advantages
  • Live demonstration of market-ready solutions across AI, life sciences, deep tech tech

  • Direct founder access for pilots, POCs, or acquisition conversations

  • Understand

    emerging tech trends through concentrated exposure

  • Regular updates on ecosystem developments and opportunities
  • Personal INiTS contact for ad-hoc innovation queries and introductions

  • Priority access to specially designed innovation formats

Exclusive Networking Events

Welcome Breakfasts

Exclusive Networking Events

Demo Days

Twice a year

Meetups

3-4 PER YEAR

INiTS Sommerfest

ANNUAL FLAGSHIP EVENT

Extended Innovation Services (Members Only)

Startup scouting tailored to your challenges

Innovation workshops & strategy sessions

Technology assessments &
pilot project facilitation

Priority access to specially designed innovation formats

Ready to make startup collaboration part of your innovation strategy?

Join the Innovator Circle and get early access to Europe's best deep-tech startups.

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