How can we develop physical prototypes faster, in a more targeted way and with less risk?
This was the subject of the second sprint of the 2C Sprint & Roadshow Series programme that was held at the accent Makerspace in Tulln an der Donau, Austria, on 5 March 2026 as part of the Twin City Future Innovation Manufacturing Hub (2C FIMH) project.
Relevance of the program for startups
Under the guidance of Jonas Philipp Vallentin, the start-up teams Aericomm, Cyan Cycle and EcoMycoSprout worked intensively on their current solutions. Together they:
- Sharpened the core function: What is the essential core of the product – and who really needs it?
- identified and specifically addressed high-impact risks,
- questioned assumptions, prioritized risks and immediately tested new approaches.
Impressions
Photo credit: accent Inkubator
Event Highlights
- Aericomm, EcoMycoSprout and Cyan Cycle have further developed their ideas and work.
- The result: clear next steps and fresh strategic perspectives on the product and market.
What happens next?
This cross-border innovation pilot project was developed to support the needs of start-ups in the manufacturing sector. It is part of the Twin City Future Innovation Manufacturing Hub project, co-financed by the Interreg Slovakia-Austria programme and implemented by accent Incubator together with SAPIE-Slovak Alliance for Innovation Economy, the Slovak University of Technology Incubator and EIT Manufacturing East.
