ACTIVATE: Tailor-made instead of off-the-shelf - the start-up program for real changemakers
Every startup has its own story - and it deserves more than an off-the-shelf program. This is exactly what tech2b thinks. That's why ACTIVATE is not a classic entry-level program, but an individually tailored starting point for technology- or creative-based founders who have already taken their first steps - and are now ready for the next leap.
What makes ACTIVATE special
The program is aimed at changemakers who:
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have left the idea phase behind them,
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with a prototype or product under development,
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and pursue real impact solutions in the fields of technology, MedTech, GreenTech or hardware.
The newly accepted start-ups have already begun the ACTIVATE Journey - an intensive introduction that puts the business model, target group and technical development on a solid footing.
We present the newly accepted ACTIVATE start-ups.
Many children with speech impairments are unable to express their wishes clearly - we're changing that! Inspired by Moritz, a boy with communication problems, we are developing an AI-supported sound translator. Our device recognizes individual sounds, learns through parental training and translates them into understandable sentences. In this way, we enable children to be more self-determined and participate in everyday life. Our vision: communication without barriers!
Community map
Austria's built-up area is growing three times faster than its population. In order to achieve the soil protection targets set by the new federal government, innovative solutions are needed in municipal planning. This is where we come in.
Building on the results of an FFG Impact Innovation project & with IDEATE support, we are developing a map-based transparency and communication tool for participatory spatial planning with the community map - gemma.
Digital Product Officer
The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) sets new regulatory standards and defines cybersecurity as a market entry barrier for digital products. Security pressure is also increasing globally.
Very few companies have mastered secure development practices or are even able to develop the necessary skills for this. SMEs, in particular, are fundamentally affected. The Digital Product Officer becomes a straightforward enabler for developing products securely and compliantly.
For decades, tennis was played with wooden rackets. Then came carbon - light, strong but ruthless. We are bringing tennis back to its roots - into the future. In 5 years we want to be the responsible brand in tennis. WOOD you play with me?
DualFormMat
DualFormMat will be an innovative fitness mat developed with a hard TPE base and soft PU zones in targeted areas such as the lumbar spine, knees, hips and wrists. This dual-layer technology will provide optimal joint and pressure relief while maintaining high stability. The mat will be made from 100% recyclable material and will include a take-back and recycling program that strengthens the circular economy and helps reduce waste.
dbrains AI offers a secure, AI-supported learning and knowledge management platform for schools and companies. Our solution helps teachers and students with smart learning assistance, automatically generated materials and data protection-compliant AI. We ensure reliable knowledge through verified sources and comprehensible explanations. This is how we make learning easier, more efficient and secure - for digital education with a future.
DELEP automates the electrical planning of buildings through AI-supported analysis and symbol placement. Our SaaS solution recognizes walls, doors and installation points in building plans, automatically places electrical symbols and generates finished plans as PDF/DXF. This saves time, reduces errors and optimizes the planning process for electrical planners and real estate developers.
fluently - your smart AI telephone assistant. fluently automates calls for companies, answers customer inquiries, arranges appointments and takes the pressure off the team. The AI conducts natural conversations, recognizes requests precisely and integrates seamlessly into existing processes. This allows companies to remain available at all times, reduce their workload and offer better customer service at the same time - without the need for additional staff.
Bodyguard
We develop innovative exoskeletons that support people and companies in meeting the challenges of demographic change, high workloads and a shortage of skilled workers. Our solutions reduce physical strain, protect health and prolong performance: our back-relieving exoskeleton for physically demanding professions, especially in the care sector, combines ergonomics, intelligent technology and data analysis for greater health, efficiency and well-being
