{"id":5669,"date":"2026-06-22T23:59:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T21:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.twincityhub.eu\/2026\/06\/22\/prototype-to-industry-program-startup-call-is-open\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T10:43:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T08:43:52","slug":"prototype-to-industry-program-startup-call-is-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.twincityhub.eu\/en\/2026\/06\/22\/prototype-to-industry-program-startup-call-is-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Prototype to Industry Programme \u2013 Startup Call Open"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Headline 1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>An intensive incubation programme guiding startups from prototype to production &#8211; turning early-stage solutions into validated, manufacturable products.<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Prototype\u00a0to\u00a0Industry Programme\u00a0supports\u00a0hardware,\u00a0industrial\u00a0and\u00a0deep-tech\u00a0startups\u00a0from\u00a0Austria and\u00a0Slovakia\u00a0in\u00a0accelerating\u00a0their\u00a0journey\u00a0from\u00a0prototype\u00a0to\u00a0production.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through five thematic sprint workshops, industry connection days, expert mentoring and access to prototyping infrastructure, participants gain the knowledge, networks and practical support needed to prepare their innovations for manufacturing and market entry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applications\u00a0are\u00a0now\u00a0open.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Application\u00a0deadline: 17 August 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F4F1DF&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Headline 2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW18899127 BCX0\" lang=\"DE-DE\" xml:lang=\"DE-DE\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW18899127 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">What<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18899127 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW18899127 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18899127 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW18899127 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18899127 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0Prototype\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW18899127 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18899127 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">\u00a0Industry Programme?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An intensive incubation programme guiding hardware startups from prototype to production \u2014 developed within the Twin City Future Innovation Manufacturing Hub (2C FIMH).<\/p>\n<p>Designed for hardware, industrial and deep-tech innovators, the programme helps teams bridge the gap between prototype development and manufacturing readiness.<\/p>\n<p>Selected participants benefit from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Five thematic sprint workshops<\/li>\n<li>Five industry connection days in Austria and Slovakia<\/li>\n<li>Technical and business mentoring<\/li>\n<li>24\/7 access to the accent Makerspace in Tulln<\/li>\n<li>Peer exchange and ecosystem networking<\/li>\n<li>Visibility opportunities at Manufacturing Day Vienna 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The programme combines practical learning, industry exposure and expert support to help innovators validate solutions, reduce development risks and prepare for scalable production.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Who\u00a0Should\u00a0Apply?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u00a0are\u00a0looking\u00a0for:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hardware\u00a0startups<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Industrial\u00a0technology\u00a0ventures<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deep-tech\u00a0startups<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">University\u00a0spin-offs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Innovation\u00a0teams<\/span><span 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data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prototyping\u00a0and\u00a0testing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manufacturability<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Industrial\u00a0collaboration<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Commercialisation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Key Dates<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Call\u00a0opens:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">29\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">June 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Information Session: 29 July 2026, to join the session contact:\u00a0<a title=\"mailto:julia.bauer@accent.at\" href=\"mailto:julia.bauer@accent.at\" data-linkindex=\"1\">julia.bauer@accent.at<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Application\u00a0deadline: 17 August 2026<\/li>\n<li>Pitching and selection: <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">10 September 2026, 13:00-14:30<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Programme\u00a0start: October 2026<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Headline 2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Apply Now<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please\u00a0review\u00a0the\u00a0detailed\u00a0Call\u00a0for\u00a0Applications\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0Evaluation &amp;\u00a0Selection\u00a0Framework\u00a0before\u00a0submitting\u00a0your\u00a0application.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Application\u00a0deadline:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a017 August 2026 (11:59 CEST)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eitmanufacturing.submittable.com\/submit\/359115\/twin-city-prototype-to-industry-programme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Application Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you experience technical issues with the application form, please contact <a href=\"mailto:meihsin.lin@manufacturing.eu;markus.kleinfercher@manufacturing.eu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the contact person<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Download documents:<\/span><\/b><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twincityhub.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Prototype-to-Industry_Call-for-applications_v.1.0_final-5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-5809\">Prototype to Industry_Call for applications_v.1.0_final<\/a><br \/><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twincityhub.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Prototype-to-Industry_Evaluation-Criteria-and-Selection-Framework_v.-1.0_final-4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-5820\">Prototype to Industry_Evaluation Criteria and Selection Framework_v. 1.0_final<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twincityhub.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Prototype-to-Industry-Programme_for-participants_FULL_final_26.6.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-5723\">Prototype to Industry Programme_for participants_FULL_final_26.6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Curious about the previous round of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twincityhub.eu\/en\/2026\/06\/19\/2c-fimh-sprint-roadshow-series-sprint-5-roadmap-to-production\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here are some insights and highlights from the program\u2019s first pilot phase<\/a> (formerly Twin City Sprint &amp; Roadshow Series).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.twincityhub.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-thisisengineering-3862618-2-scaled.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;pexels-thisisengineering-3862618&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Headline 2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2>Get Connected Now<\/h2>\n<p>More information: Reka Dancsecs <a href=\"mailto:reka.dancsecs@accent.at\">reka.dancsecs@accent.at<\/a> I \u013dudmila Dragulov\u00e1 <a href=\"mailto:ludmila.dragulova@stuba.sk\">ludmila.dragulova@stuba.sk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>A cross-border innovation bridge<\/h2>\n<p>The pilot program is part of the <strong>Twin City Future Innovation Manufacturing Hub<\/strong> and is jointly developed and implemented by <strong>accent Incubator (Austria)<\/strong>, <strong>EIT Manufacturing (Austria)<\/strong>, <strong>InQb &#8211; STU (Slovakia)<\/strong> and <strong>SAPIE (Slovakia)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An intensive incubation programme guiding startups from prototype to production &#8211; turning early-stage solutions into validated, manufacturable products.The Prototype\u00a0to\u00a0Industry Programme\u00a0supports\u00a0hardware,\u00a0industrial\u00a0and\u00a0deep-tech\u00a0startups\u00a0from\u00a0Austria and\u00a0Slovakia\u00a0in\u00a0accelerating\u00a0their\u00a0journey\u00a0from\u00a0prototype\u00a0to\u00a0production. Through five thematic sprint workshops, industry connection days, expert mentoring and access to prototyping infrastructure, participants gain the knowledge, networks and practical support needed to prepare their innovations for manufacturing and market entry. Applications\u00a0are\u00a0now\u00a0open.\u00a0 Application\u00a0deadline: 17 August 2026\u00a0The ProgrammeWhat\u00a0is\u00a0the\u00a0Prototype\u00a0to\u00a0Industry Programme? An intensive incubation programme guiding hardware startups from prototype to production \u2014 developed within the Twin City Future Innovation Manufacturing Hub (2C FIMH). Designed for hardware, industrial and deep-tech innovators, the programme helps teams bridge the gap between prototype development and manufacturing readiness. 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