Beyond [her] Lab
From Research to Market-Ready Solutions
July 10 & 11, 2025 | Salzburg City
Are you a researcher wondering how to turn your scientific findings into a marketable solution? Then Beyond [her] Lab is the perfect program for you!
Short Facts
- When: Workshop Days (July 10 & 11, 2025 – full-day, in person) + Online Kick-off (July 1, 2025 – 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM)
- Where: Schloss Frohnburg (Salzburg City)
- Who: Female researchers, students, and alumnae of a PhD/doctoral or master’s program from Salzburg, Carinthia, Tyrol, and Vorarlberg who are interested in exploring business ideas connected to their research field
- Cost: Participation is free of charge
- Application Deadline: May 22, 2025, 11:59 PM (Final participant selection will be announced by May 28, 2025)
Why participate?
Scientific innovations have the potential to change the world – but the path from research to market can be challenging. Beyond [her] Lab helps you strategically plan this transition, identify opportunities, and take the first steps toward commercialization.
What to expect:
Over two intensive days, in the inspiring setting of Schloss Frohnburg in Salzburg, you will work alongside experts and like-minded peers to lay the foundation for turning your research into real-world applications.
- Success Stories & Inspiration – Be inspired by researchers who have already taken this path.
- Problem-Solution Process – Understand the challenges faced by your target group and develop suitable solutions.
- Business Opportunity Recognition – Learn to identify the economic potential in your research field.
- Intellectual Property & Protection Rights – Discover how to protect your knowledge and ideas.
- Funding & Support Opportunities – Learn what resources and programs are available to you.
- Networking & Exchange – Connect with other researchers with similar ambitions.
Who is the program for?
Beyond [her] Lab is aimed at female researchers working at universities, research institutions, or in companies, as well as students and alumnae of PhD/doctoral or master’s programs from Carinthia, Salzburg, Tyrol, and Vorarlberg who are exploring business ideas linked to their research fields. The program focuses on supporting women in this area, which is why the main applicant must be a woman. However, team members of any gender are welcome to participate.
Cost & Registration
Participation in the program is free. Workshops, accommodation (for participants traveling more than 50 km), and meals are included.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now and help shape the future with your research!
Who is behind this initiative?
Beyond [her] Lab is organized by the AplusB South-West centers: Startup Salzburg, Startup.Tirol, University of Innsbruck, build! Start-up Center Carinthia, and Startup Vorarlberg.
Your contact person
Magdalena Karner
Startup Salzburg / Innovation Salzburg
magdalena.karner@innovation-salzburg.at
+43 664 882 823 20
