An intensive incubation program for small groups
The Twin City Future Innovation Manufacturing Hub will continue with its pilot program, which supports hardware start-ups from Austria and Slovakia in further developing prototypes into scalable, manufacturable products.
Designed for early-stage startups and innovation teams working on hardware, industrial innovation, or manufacturing-relevant solutions, the Prototype to Industry Programme helps participants sharpen their prototyping approach, validate critical development decisions, and connect with relevant industry partners across the Austria–Slovakia region.
Through sprint phases, hands-on prototyping support, mentoring, and direct industry exposure, selected teams gain practical support to move faster toward scalable and manufacturable solutions.
Selected startups will also receive full access to the accent Makerspace in Tulln, Austria, for the duration of the programme.
The Programme
Important dates
- Programme period: October 2026 – March 2027
- Official call launch: 22 June 2026 – pre-register your interest here
Curious about the previous program round? Here are insights and highlights from the first pilot phase of the program (formerly Twin City Sprint & Roadshow Series):
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More information: Reka Dancsecs reka.dancsecs@accent.at I Ľudmila Dragulová ludmila.dragulova@stuba.sk
A cross-border innovation bridge
The pilot program is part of the Twin City Future Innovation Manufacturing Hub and is jointly developed and implemented by accent Incubator (Austria), EIT Manufacturing (Austria), InQb – STU (Slovakia) and SAPIE (Slovakia).
The aim is to strengthen cross-border cooperation between Austria and Slovakia and bring start-ups and manufacturers together to accelerate innovation in hardware and advanced manufacturing.
