COISS - Digitalization of Old Industrial Machines
COISS, submitted by Martin Hehl and Marco Kner, is developing an innovative solution for the digitalization of old industrial machines, aiming to provide small and medium-sized enterprises with easy and cost-effective access to digital transformation. With plug-and-play sensors and a user-friendly software platform, COISS aims to increase productivity, reduce downtime, and improve sustainability in production processes. Currently, the first prototypes are in the testing phase with partners in Linz. COISS plans to increase market penetration through partnerships and a flexible subscription model, enhancing the competitiveness of companies without requiring high initial investments.
RentmyWallbox - Smart Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles
RentmyWallbox, submitted by Umut Kaya, is developing innovative, smart charging systems for electric vehicles to make existing charging infrastructure more efficient and contribute to CO₂-neutral mobility. Their solutions focus on improving the accessibility and efficiency of charging stations, particularly in residential areas and rural regions, while also offering intelligent billing services. By implementing smart charging and automated vehicle recognition, the charging process is optimized, and operating costs are reduced. Their goal is to create a sustainable mobility solution and increase the appeal of electric vehicles.
PflegeZeit - Innovative Care Platform
The "PflegeZeit" project, submitted by Alexander Loidl, Lisa Mahler and Jakob Kreutner, is developing a digital platform to support family members and caregivers in caring for dementia patients. The goal is to provide personalized exercises and culturally valuable content that both improve the well-being of those in care and reduce the workload for caregivers. The platform is continuously optimized in collaboration with nursing homes to meet specific needs. Through a subscription model, both private individuals and care organizations will have access to vetted activation materials. PflegeZeit plans to launch in Linz and gradually expand across the entire DACH region.
EduQuest - A Learning App for Generation Alpha
"EduQuest," submitted by Wenxi Yang and David Trapp, is an innovative learning app that transforms learning into an exciting game experience. The app will feature single-player and multiplayer mini-games specifically designed to meet the needs of Generation Alpha. The goal is to facilitate school entry, particularly for children with a migration background, and to promote equal opportunities. EduQuest aims to combine popular gaming mechanics with curriculum-based content to make learning fun and motivating. After initial tests in Linz, an expansion to all of Austria and the DACH region is planned. The app will focus on user-friendliness, personalized learning paths, and strong gamification elements to sustainably improve the educational experience for children.
This year, an additional award was also granted. It went to the "EduQuest" project. Through a collaboration with the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, one of the limited tickets for the startup and entrepreneurship intensive course "Wanna be a founder?" worth 1,350 euros will be made available.
