Ulysseus MCI Innovation Hub Days

Background

The Innovation Hub Days are designed as an interactive exchange format rather than a traditional conference. The focus is on sharing ongoing projects, discussing new ideas, and creating opportunities for collaboration in the field of sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation.

The central theme of this year’s event is Exploring the Futures of Entrepreneurship. Through futures thinking and foresight approaches, participants will explore how entrepreneurship is evolving and what this means for universities, innovation hubs, and regional innovation ecosystems.

Aims and Programme

The programme combines short inputs, interactive sessions, and project presentations. A central element of the event is the Futures Lab, where participants will work with future scenarios, exchange perspectives, and develop ideas together.

Research and project presentations will provide insight into ongoing initiatives across the alliance, while the Entrepreneurial Journey session will present practical examples from start-ups, entrepreneurship support services, and regional ecosystem partners.

Overall, the aim of the Innovation Hub Days is to showcase current activities, encourage exchange between partners, and identify opportunities for future collaboration.

Interim Programme

Target audience

The Innovation Hub Days are aimed in particular at researchers working in the fields of entrepreneurship and sustainability, as well as colleagues who support the start-up journey within their institutions. This includes colleagues from start-up support services, Technology Transfer Offices, Knowledge Transfer Offices, innovation and entrepreneurship centres, and related support structures.

The event is intended for participants who are interested in exchanging ideas, learning about ongoing initiatives, and exploring opportunities for collaboration in the area of entrepreneurship and innovation across the Ulysseus Alliance.

Event Organiser and Venue

The event will take place at the MCI | The Entrepreneurial School® campus in Innsbruck, Austria campus in Innsbruck.