
Where innovation drives impact.
We bring together what belongs together: research and industry, ideas and the people who make them happen.

Where innovation drives impact.
We bring together what belongs together: research and industry, ideas and the people who make them happen.

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Academic Spin-out Alliance





Innovation Hub of Vetmeduni Austria – for innovators at Vetmeduni and those wanting to innovate with Vetmeduni.
Innovation Hub of Vetmeduni Austria – for innovators at Vetmeduni and those wanting to innovate with Vetmeduni.
What VetWIDI
connects.
What VetWIDI
connects.
What VetWIDI
connects.
For professors, researchers and clinicians at Vetmeduni
Turn your research into real impact.
Initial assessment of commercial potential.
Patenting and protection of intellectual property.
Commercialisation, e.g. via licences or spin-offs.
For companies & investors
Access to cutting-edge veterinary research.
Vetmeduni technologies and licences.
Collaborations with researchers.
Spin-offs and projects.
For professors, researchers and clinicians at Vetmeduni
Turn your research into real impact.
Initial assessment of commercial potential.
Patenting and protection of intellectual property.
Commercialisation, e.g. via licences or spin-offs.
For companies & investors
Access to cutting-edge veterinary research.
Vetmeduni technologies and licences.
Collaborations with researchers.
Spin-offs and projects.
For professors, researchers and clinicians at Vetmeduni
Turn your research into real impact.
Initial assessment of commercial potential.
Patenting and protection of intellectual property.
Commercialisation, e.g. via licences or spin-offs.
For companies & investors
Access to cutting-edge veterinary research.
Vetmeduni technologies and licences.
Collaborations with researchers.
Spin-offs and projects.
The team behind VetWIDI.
VetWIDI is the knowledge and technology transfer company of Vetmeduni. Our team brings senior expertise from research and industry – a solid life-science background combined with real experience in building and scaling start-ups – and direct access to Vienna's universities, top accelerators, funding and early-stage investors.

David Wurm
Managing Director (CEO)
01

David Wurm
Managing Director (CEO)

Matthias Berger
Managing Director (CFO)
02

Matthias Berger
Managing Director (CFO)

Elisabeth Hödl
Innovation & Science
03

Elisabeth Hödl
Innovation & Science

Katalin Pinter
Administration
04

Katalin Pinter
Administration

Birgit Hochenegger-Stoirer
Business Development Support
05

Birgit Hochenegger-Stoirer
Business Development Support

Services.
VetWIDI ensures that scientific breakthroughs are successfully translated into practical applications – without you losing research time on administrative tasks, negotiations and patents.
VetWIDI ensures that scientific breakthroughs are successfully translated into practical applications – without you losing research time on administrative tasks, negotiations and patents.
For researchers at Vetmeduni.
01
Potential check
An honest assessment, early in the process.
Based on your invention or development disclosure, we check novelty and market opportunity – with a clear recommendation within a maximum of 3 months.
In detail
Initial meeting (approx. 45 min)
Novelty check
Market assessment
Clear recommendation

01
Potential check
An honest assessment, early in the process.
Based on your invention or development disclosure, we check novelty and market opportunity – with a clear recommendation within a maximum of 3 months.
In detail
Initial meeting (approx. 45 min)
Novelty check
Market assessment
Clear recommendation

01
Potential check
An honest assessment, early in the process.
Based on your invention or development disclosure, we check novelty and market opportunity – with a clear recommendation within a maximum of 3 months.
In detail
Initial meeting (approx. 45 min)
Novelty check
Market assessment
Clear recommendation

02
IP protection
Protected knowledge before you publish.
You provide the technical input; we handle everything with the patent attorneys, from the invention disclosure to the filing. Patent costs are covered by the university.
In detail
Invention disclosure
Patent search
Patent strategy
Patent application

02
IP protection
Protected knowledge before you publish.
You provide the technical input; we handle everything with the patent attorneys, from the invention disclosure to the filing. Patent costs are covered by the university.
In detail
Invention disclosure
Patent search
Patent strategy
Patent application

02
IP protection
Protected knowledge before you publish.
You provide the technical input; we handle everything with the patent attorneys, from the invention disclosure to the filing. Patent costs are covered by the university.
In detail
Invention disclosure
Patent search
Patent strategy
Patent application

03
Commercialisation
The right path into application.
Further research, licence, spin-off or non-commercial: we develop the right strategy together and support you through implementation – prepared in terms of content and legal aspects.
In detail
Commercialisation strategy
Partner search
Contract negotiation
Founding support

03
Commercialisation
The right path into application.
Further research, licence, spin-off or non-commercial: we develop the right strategy together and support you through implementation – prepared in terms of content and legal aspects.
In detail
Commercialisation strategy
Partner search
Contract negotiation
Founding support

03
Commercialisation
The right path into application.
Further research, licence, spin-off or non-commercial: we develop the right strategy together and support you through implementation – prepared in terms of content and legal aspects.
In detail
Commercialisation strategy
Partner search
Contract negotiation
Founding support

For companies & investors.
01
Licences
Technologies from veterinary medicine.
Companies gain access to protected inventions and research collaborations at Vetmeduni.
In detail
Licensing
Research collaborations
Contract drafting

01
Licences
Technologies from veterinary medicine.
Companies gain access to protected inventions and research collaborations at Vetmeduni.
In detail
Licensing
Research collaborations
Contract drafting

01
Licences
Technologies from veterinary medicine.
Companies gain access to protected inventions and research collaborations at Vetmeduni.
In detail
Licensing
Research collaborations
Contract drafting

02
Spin-offs
Academic spin-offs.
Investors get to know well-prepared spin-offs and projects from Vetmeduni.
In detail
Vetmeduni spin-offs
Protected IP
Early-stage investors
Network

02
Spin-offs
Academic spin-offs.
Investors get to know well-prepared spin-offs and projects from Vetmeduni.
In detail
Vetmeduni spin-offs
Protected IP
Early-stage investors
Network

02
Spin-offs
Academic spin-offs.
Investors get to know well-prepared spin-offs and projects from Vetmeduni.
In detail
Vetmeduni spin-offs
Protected IP
Early-stage investors
Network

Want to innovate with Vetmeduni?
Companies, investors and partners: talk to us about technologies, licences, spin-offs and joint projects.
Five steps from idea to real-world impact.
Phase
01
Initial meeting
A short, informal meeting over coffee or lunch (approx. 45 min). You bring your idea – even if it's unfinished, with no preparation – and get initial expert input.
Phase
02
Potential check
Based on your invention or development disclosure, we check novelty and market opportunity and tell you honestly whether there is potential. A clear recommendation within a maximum of 3 months.
Phase
03
IP protection
In parallel, we take care of the invention disclosure and the patent filing with patent attorneys – the technical input comes from you, the university covers the patent costs. Publication is delayed by approx. 3–4 months.
Phase
04
Commercialisation strategy
Together we develop the right strategy: further research and funding, a spin-off or a commercialisation partner.
Phase
05
Launch & beyond
Depending on the strategy: hands-on support in founding a company, negotiating with commercialisation partners or non-commercial options such as open sourcing. And we stay involved afterwards: networking, licence fees and follow-on projects.
Phase
01
Initial meeting
A short, informal meeting over coffee or lunch (approx. 45 min). You bring your idea – even if it's unfinished, with no preparation – and get initial expert input.
Phase
02
Potential check
Based on your invention or development disclosure, we check novelty and market opportunity and tell you honestly whether there is potential. A clear recommendation within a maximum of 3 months.
Phase
03
IP protection
In parallel, we take care of the invention disclosure and the patent filing with patent attorneys – the technical input comes from you, the university covers the patent costs. Publication is delayed by approx. 3–4 months.
Phase
04
Commercialisation strategy
Together we develop the right strategy: further research and funding, a spin-off or a commercialisation partner.
Phase
05
Launch & beyond
Depending on the strategy: hands-on support in founding a company, negotiating with commercialisation partners or non-commercial options such as open sourcing. And we stay involved afterwards: networking, licence fees and follow-on projects.
Phase
01
Initial meeting
A short, informal meeting over coffee or lunch (approx. 45 min). You bring your idea – even if it's unfinished, with no preparation – and get initial expert input.
Phase
02
Potential check
Based on your invention or development disclosure, we check novelty and market opportunity and tell you honestly whether there is potential. A clear recommendation within a maximum of 3 months.
Phase
03
IP protection
In parallel, we take care of the invention disclosure and the patent filing with patent attorneys – the technical input comes from you, the university covers the patent costs. Publication is delayed by approx. 3–4 months.
Phase
04
Commercialisation strategy
Together we develop the right strategy: further research and funding, a spin-off or a commercialisation partner.
Phase
05
Launch & beyond
Depending on the strategy: hands-on support in founding a company, negotiating with commercialisation partners or non-commercial options such as open sourcing. And we stay involved afterwards: networking, licence fees and follow-on projects.
You're not on your own, even after launch.
Networking. We connect research with industry, universities and early-stage investors.
Licence management. For licence agreements, we handle licence fees and inventor remuneration – and possible follow-on projects.
On request. Workshops and trainings such as the VetIdeas Challenge, as well as contract reviews.
News.
What's happening at VetWIDI – from conferences to the VetIdeas Challenge.
News.
What's happening at VetWIDI – from conferences to the VetIdeas Challenge.
News.
What's happening at VetWIDI – from conferences to the VetIdeas Challenge.
FAQ
General
Researchers
Companies & investors
Process & costs
What does VetWIDI do?
VetWIDI is the knowledge and technology transfer company of Vetmeduni. We support researchers from the first assessment into application and are the point of contact for companies and investors.
Which fields is VetWIDI active in?
Veterinary medicine and One Health – at the interface of animals, people and the environment.
How are VetWIDI and Vetmeduni connected?
VetWIDI is a subsidiary of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna. We know the university's structures, processes and people.
Who is behind VetWIDI?
VetWIDI is managed by David Wurm and Matthias Berger, supported by Elisabeth Hödl, Katalin Pinter and Birgit Hochenegger-Stoirer. The team combines life science research with entrepreneurial experience.



Any questions? Write to us.
innovation@vetwidi.com
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FAQ
General
Researchers
Companies & investors
Process & costs
What does VetWIDI do?
VetWIDI is the knowledge and technology transfer company of Vetmeduni. We support researchers from the first assessment into application and are the point of contact for companies and investors.
Which fields is VetWIDI active in?
Veterinary medicine and One Health – at the interface of animals, people and the environment.
How are VetWIDI and Vetmeduni connected?
VetWIDI is a subsidiary of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna. We know the university's structures, processes and people.
Who is behind VetWIDI?
VetWIDI is managed by David Wurm and Matthias Berger, supported by Elisabeth Hödl, Katalin Pinter and Birgit Hochenegger-Stoirer. The team combines life science research with entrepreneurial experience.



Any questions? Write to us.
innovation@vetwidi.com
Copied!
FAQ
General
Researchers
Companies & investors
Process & costs
What does VetWIDI do?
VetWIDI is the knowledge and technology transfer company of Vetmeduni. We support researchers from the first assessment into application and are the point of contact for companies and investors.
Which fields is VetWIDI active in?
Veterinary medicine and One Health – at the interface of animals, people and the environment.
How are VetWIDI and Vetmeduni connected?
VetWIDI is a subsidiary of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna. We know the university's structures, processes and people.
Who is behind VetWIDI?
VetWIDI is managed by David Wurm and Matthias Berger, supported by Elisabeth Hödl, Katalin Pinter and Birgit Hochenegger-Stoirer. The team combines life science research with entrepreneurial experience.



Any questions? Write to us.
innovation@vetwidi.com
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Let's create impact together.
Initial expert assessment
A concrete next step
No contract, no costs, no preparation
“Your science deserves real-world impact, without you losing your focus.”
The VetWIDI team
Innovation by Vetmeduni Austria
Tell us what it's about – we'll get back to you.

Let's create impact together.
Initial expert assessment
A concrete next step
No contract, no costs, no preparation
“Your science deserves real-world impact, without you losing your focus.”
The VetWIDI team
Innovation by Vetmeduni Austria
Tell us what it's about – we'll get back to you.

Let's create impact together.
Initial expert assessment
A concrete next step
No contract, no costs, no preparation
“Your science deserves real-world impact, without you losing your focus.”
The VetWIDI team
Innovation by Vetmeduni Austria
Tell us what it's about – we'll get back to you.

