About the Hub
Vienna & Bratislava
A successful cross-border open innovation project
The Twin City Future Innovation Manufacturing Hub Project (2C FIMH) develops recommendations for a transnational innovation strategy in the manufacturing sector and lays the foundation for an innovation hub in Vienna and Bratislava. During the project period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027, pilot activities on incubation, education, and cooperation will be carried out to promote cross-border collaboration between universities, companies, and start-ups.
Project key points
The project is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund.
- Project budget: € 2.509.280,18
- ERDF funding: € 2.007.424,14
- Project duration: 01.07.2024 – 30.06.2027
- Project abbreviation: 2C FIMH (404101DXL3)
Video Contributions from Our Partners
Réka Dancsecs, accent Incubator
Markus Kleinfercher, EIT Manufacturing
Milan Husár, SPECTRA CE STU
Magistrate Department 23, City of Vienna
Roland Sommer, Platform Industry 4.0 Austria
Micha Číž, SAPIE
Sandra Stromberger & Nils Streyczek, Industry meets Makers
News
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Prototype to Industry Startup Call: Deadline Extended until 23 August
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Community Map
Die Projektumsetzung wird von der EIT Manufacturing East GmbH mit Hauptsitz in Wien geleitet. Das gesamte Projektkonsortium setzt sich aus 7 Hauptpartnerorganisationen und 11 strategischen Partnerorganisationen aus Österreich und der Slowakei zusammen. Das Projekt mit einem budgetären Gesamtvolumen i.H.v. 2.509.280,18 € wird von dem EU-geförderten „Interreg Slowakei-Österreich“-Programm mit 2.007.424,14 € finanziell unterstützt. Über diese Community Map sind die Kontaktdaten aller involvierten Partner inkl. ihres jeweiligen Anteils am Projektbudget zu finden.
Duration
| START DATE | 07.2024 |
| END DATE | 06.2027 |
