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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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

David Wurm

Managing Director (CEO)

01

David Wurm

David Wurm

Managing Director (CEO)

Matthias Berger

Matthias Berger

Managing Director (CFO)

02

Matthias Berger

Matthias Berger

Managing Director (CFO)

Elisabeth Hödl

Elisabeth Hödl

Innovation & Science

03

Elisabeth Hödl

Elisabeth Hödl

Innovation & Science

Katalin Pinter

Katalin Pinter

Administration

04

Katalin Pinter

Katalin Pinter

Administration

Birgit Hochenegger-Stoirer

Birgit Hochenegger-Stoirer

Business Development Support

05

Birgit Hochenegger-Stoirer

Birgit Hochenegger-Stoirer

Business Development Support

Das VetWIDI-Team gemeinsam im Büro

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

The VetWIDI team in conversation at a table

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

The VetWIDI team in conversation at a table

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

The VetWIDI team in conversation at a table

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

Microscope image of a research structure

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

Microscope image of a research structure

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

Microscope image of a research structure

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

A dog being treated at a veterinary clinic

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

A dog being treated at a veterinary clinic

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

A dog being treated at a veterinary clinic

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

A dog being examined with a veterinary device

01

Licences

Technologies from veterinary medicine.

Companies gain access to protected inventions and research collaborations at Vetmeduni.

In detail

Licensing

Research collaborations

Contract drafting

A dog being examined with a veterinary device

01

Licences

Technologies from veterinary medicine.

Companies gain access to protected inventions and research collaborations at Vetmeduni.

In detail

Licensing

Research collaborations

Contract drafting

A dog being examined with a veterinary device

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

A team discussing a project at a laptop

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

A team discussing a project at a laptop

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

A team discussing a project at a laptop

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.

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

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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

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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.

Interested in …

I am …

We'll get back to you within a few days.

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.

Interested in …

I am …

We'll get back to you within a few days.

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.

Interested in …

I am …

We'll get back to you within a few days.