Virtual Research Talk 2026: Where Research meets Opportunities

Throughout the entire day of the event, you’ll be able to browse participant profiles—including research institutions, companies, universities, and other key stakeholders—online and effortlessly schedule 1:1 meetings (approximately 15 minutes each) with those who interest you, all with just a click.

4:05 p.m. CEST
AI Factory Austria - Mario Drobics, Head of Competence Unit Cooperative Digital Technologies
"Data Ecosystems for Successful Businesses"
• How the exchange of Data can enable new Business Opportunities

4:15 p.m. CEST
AITHYRA - Ariane Mora, Principal Investigator
"Using AI to power biological discoveries"
• Why Biology is one of the most exciting and challenging Frontiers for AI
• From Computational Predictions to experimentally validated Discoveries

4:25 p.m. CEST
ParityQC - Stefan Schmid, Co-Head of Co-Head of Technology Partnerships
"Research the future of computation - Exploring the frontiers of quantum computing"
• Why Quantum & Hybrid Computing
• Quantum Computing Architecture Research
• Introduction ParityQC
• Parity Twine - From Research to Products

4:35 p.m. CEST
Joanneum Research / AI Austria - Andreas Windisch, Head of Research Group Intelligent Vision Applications @Joanneum Research and Chief Science Officer @ AI Austria
"Austria's AI Ecosystem from a Researcher's Perspective"
• Highlighting Opportunities and Challenges for Researchers working in AI in Austria
• Research Ecosystem and Real World Impact: Academia, Applied Research and Industry

4:45 p.m. CEST
University of Vienna - Nikolaus Hautsch, Vice Rector for Infrastructure, University of Vienna
"The University of Vienna – Austria’s Top 100 Research University"
• The University of Vienna is a Top-100 University with six Strategic Research priorities
• Scientific Depth meets Societal Impact
• Opportunities for International Researchers

4:55 p.m. CEST
ISTA - Verena Seiboth, Head of Postdoctoral and Faculty Affairs

5:05 p.m. CEST
Medical University of Vienna - Agnes Bugajska-Schretter, Business Development Department of Clinical Pharmacology
"Translating Science into Impact: The Innovation Ecosystem of Medical University of Vienna"
• Leading European Medical University: World-class Research, Education and Patient Care
• Translational Medicine at Scale: Connecting scientific discoveries with Clinical Applications & Patient Impact
• Driving the Future of Healthcare with AI, Data-Driven medicine and Interdisciplinary Innovation

5:15 p.m. CEST
MedAustron - Univ.-Prof. DI Markus Stock, PhD, Head Medical Physics
"Cancer care via particle accelerator technology - chances and challenges in the coming years"
• Technology for Ion Beam Therapy and Research
• Innovations to Improve Treatment of Cancer
• Status of MedAustron as Treatment and Technology Innovation Centre

5:25 p.m. CEST
Christian Doppler Forschungsgesellschaft - Peter Prenninger, Vice President
"CDG – seit mehr als 30 Jahren Forschungskatalysator zwischen Wissenschaft und Industrie"
• 2025: Jubiläumsjahr 30 Jahre CDG
• Erfolgsfaktoren der akademischen Forschung und industriellen Innovation
• Forschungsförderungs-Modelle der CDG
• Success Stories: CDL- und JRZ-CDG-Preisträger

5:35 p.m. CEST
Proxima Stella GmbH - Lauren Bazley & Mark Langer, CEOs
"From Silicon Valley to Vienna: A Founder’s Journey"
• Meet Proxima Stella
• Why Austria? - Expectations vs. Reality
• Support & Resources

5:45 p.m. CEST
FFG - Ylva Huber, National Contact Point for the European Research Council (ERC)
"Research & Innovation in Austria: Tax Incentives, Funding and European Opportunities"
• Quick guide to Austrian R&D Tax Incentives for Incoming Researchers
• FFG Funding for Researchers and Entrepreneurs
• Unlocking European Research Funding: How FFG Supports Your Journey

6:00 p.m. CEST
OeAD - Verena Katscher, Program Manager at OeAD & EURAXESS Austria
"Moving to Austria: Funding, Information and Support for International Researchers"
• EURAXESS services for researchers
• Research opportunities in Austria and the portal “Research in Austria: Focus USA”
• The Austrian funding database www.grants.at

6:10 p.m. CEST
aws - Karl Biedermann, Investment Manager
"Supporting Innovative Startups with aws Grants"
• Aws Grants: Taking the Risk out of early Stage
• Supporting Startups in securing their IP
• Do´s & Dont´s in the Application Process

6:20 p.m. CEST
ABA - INVEST in AUSTRIA - Marlis Müllner, Director F&E Investment
"R&D Location Austria - where Innovation Moves Mountains"
• Facts & Figures R&D Location Austria
• News from the R&D Location Austria
• Support Tools INVEST in AUSTRIA

6:30 p.m. CEST
ABA – WORK in AUSTRIA - Christina Feistritzer, Immigration & Residence Services
"Navigating Austrian Immigration Law for Researchers"
• Living & Working in Austria
• Available Residence Titles for Researchers

6:40 p.m. CEST
Advantage Austria (WKO) - Daniel Zawarczynski, Chief Innovation Officer
"Global Network für Technology Commercialization"
• Technology Export Support
• University and Science Partnerships
• Innovation Scouting Worldwide