Start your Business at FHWN Campus Wieselburg
Do you want to take your innovative business idea to the next level? The Creative Pre-Incubator (CPI) supports students, alumni, and emplyees of FH Wiener Neustadt in transforming early-stage ideas and concepts into viable business models.
What can you expect from the CPI?
Individual Support
Our experienced project managers will guide you through the development of your business idea, help you refine your business model, and support you in taking the next steps toward launching your own startup.
Hands-on Workshops
What does it take to build a startup? How do you develop a viable business model and identify the right target audience? Together with experienced experts, you will explore these and many other practical topics in our workshops.
Startup Network
Connect with founders, investors, and innovation partners across Lower Austria, and benefit from the extensive networks of the FHWN Startup Center and the Creative Pre-Incubator.
Free Participation
Participation in the CPI is completely free of charge.
Co-Working Space
Make use of the FHWN Startup Center's infrastructure and work alongside other innovative teams in a collaborative environment.
Application deadlines and key dates
Other events in the CPI program
Below you can find an overview of all other events planned as part of the CPI program. The program also involves coaching sessions with project managers and networking events with teams from other universities, the dates for which are agreed on an individual basis. Workshops will be hosted in German or English depending on the program participants.
18.11.2026 | Workshop | Business Model Design |
TBA | Networking Event | |
10.12.2026 | Workshop | Sustainability |
21.01.2027 oder 26.01.2027 | Workshop | Market Validation & AI |
17.02.2027 oder 18.02.2027 | Workshop | Team Organisation |
10.03.2027 | Workshop | Sales |
TBA | MIDTERM REVIEW | |
TBA | Networking Event | |
08.04.2027 | Workshop | Intellectual property |
14.04.2027 oder 15.04.2027 | Workshop | Business Profitability |
18.05.2027 oder 19.05.2027 | Workshop | Pitch training |
25.05.2027 | CPI DEMO DAY | |
Subject to change!
Turn Your Business Idea into a Startup – Apply Now!
If you would like to participate in the program, you can apply as a student, alumni or employee of the FH Wiener Neustadt right here by 02.11.2026 for the Creative Pre-Incubator.
Send us:
a short concept (max. 3 A4 pages, you will find the most important points in the application document)
or your pitch deck (presentation slides)!
In addition to the application, the data sheet below must be filled out for each founding member and
current CVs as well as
the signed conditions of participation must be submitted.
If your application is successful, you will be invited to pitch your idea to an independent jury on November 5, 2026 (afternoon). Following your presentation, you will receive feedback and information regarding your admission to the program.
