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The high-tech incubator of Graz
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At what stage are you?
If you do not identify with any of those stages, you can still contact us for further information.
TRL
1-3
Idea
You have an innovative idea and want to make it a reality?
TRL
4-6
Prototype
You have a prototype and want to get it on the market?
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7–9
On the market
You are already on the market and want to scale up your start-up?

Supporting aspiring founders

Driven by a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship, we help founders transform their ideas into internationally successful businesses.

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Start-up Idea Competition
Convince the jury and win up to €12,000
Every year Science Park Graz organises the Start-up Idea Competition to inspire and encourage entrepreneurs of all ages and backgrounds to realize their dreams. Release the potential of your idea and be in for the chance of winning a cash prize of €2,000 in one of 6 categories.
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Making an impact

We are proud to be part of AplusB, the Austrian incubator network, which bridges the gap between Academia and Business.
The six AplusB incubation centres have been acting as a catalyst in the process of transforming research-driven innovation projects into internationally successful businesses.

AplusB
The high-tech incubator
Transforming visionary, technology-oriented ideas into successful businesses.
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ESA BIC Austria
The space tech incubator
Transferring technologies from space to other areas of the economy.
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Discover incubation

The story of innovation at Science Park Graz
Make your vision reality at Science Park Graz
Let us help you get your idea off the ground.
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Steiermärkische Sparkasse & SPG
Access to capital
The cooperation between Science Park Graz and Steiermärkische Sparkasse not only offers start-ups significant financing opportunities, but is also an engine for growth and competition for young companies.
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Be part of the #SPGfamily

Science Park Graz is the “place-to-be” for innovative start-ups that are founded in Graz and want to conquer the world!

Our Portfolio
We are proud to introduce you to the many incubated start-ups and alumni we continue to support each day.
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ESA BIC in Austria
Join Europe's strongest space incubation network
Opened in 2016 as part of the Europe-wide BIC network, managed and coordinated by Science Park Graz, ESA BIC Austria draws on both organisation’s outstanding track record in high-tech business incubation – providing a unique environment geared exclusively to accelerating innovation and unlocking your commercial potential.
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Start-up Guide
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Meet our valued partners and mentors

An integrated network with a shared cause: Your success.
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