Preis für Soziale Innovation 2023

Vizebürgermeisterin Karin Hörzing hat mit dem Geschäftsbereich Soziales, Jugend und Familie erstmals den Preis für Soziale Innovation 2023 vergeben.

Insgesamt wurden 5 Linzer Projekte mit Geldpreisen bis zu 8.000 Euro dotiert, zwei davon wurden als Sonderpreis für Selbstbestimmtes Wohnen im Alter vergeben. Wir gratulieren den ausgezeichneten Initiativen!

Smartphonetage 2023

Von 23. bis 31. Oktober 2023 konnten sich mehr als 300 Seniorinnen und Senioren wieder kostenlose Unterstützung bei Fragen im Umgang mit dem Handy holen.

Im Wissensturm Linz, bei den Beratungstagen in den Volkshäusern Pichling, Franckviertel und Dornach sowie beim Tag der offenen Tür bei emporia standen versierte Trainer:innen aus der Volkshochschule, von SelbA und emporia zur Verfügung.

Planet Linz Days 2023

Stadtklimatologe Johannes Horak führte am Donnerstag, 19.10. und Freitag, 20.10. beim Themenweg Klimawandel rund um den Hauptplatz. Mit interaktiven Elementen wie Temperatur- und Windmessung konnten die Interessierten viel Wissenswertes zum Linzer Stadtklima erfahren. Ausklang der Tour war bei uns im Klima Erlebnis Raum in der Pfarrgasse. 
Bei Interesse bietet die Stadtklimatologie gerne auf Anfrage wieder Themenwege an!

1. Expats Café 2023

Am Samstag, 16. September 2023 haben wir gemeinsam mit Kolleg:innen aus dem #teammagistratlinz zum ersten Expats Café eingeladen. In lockerer Atmosphäre konnten sich Expats und ihre Familien direkt mit dem Business Immigration Office, dem Bürger:innen Service, der VHS, dem Frauenbüro, der LGBTIQ* Community und unserer Abteilung austauschen.

Sciencity 2023

Die Sciencity Brainstage ist am 14. September 2023 bereits zum 3. Mal über die Bühne gegangen und hat den Linzer Hauptplatz wieder in einen Hörsaal verwandelt. Studierende und Lehrende aus der Kunstuniversität Linz, der Katholischen Privatuniversität Linz, der JKU, der Sigmund Freud Privatuniversität, der Fachhochschule Oberösterreich (Campus Steyr und Hagenberg) sowie der Anton Bruckner Privatuniversität haben in kurzweiligen und interaktiven Vorträgen ihre aktuellen Projekte präsentiert.

Linz connects #6 2023

Zum letzten Mal in diesem Jahr hieß es am 13. September 2023 Linz connects IT & Economy. Zum Thema VR/AR waren wir zu Gast in der Techbase Linz bei Siemens und konnten viele Beispiele zum Einsatz von Virtual Reality im Marketing und HR-Bereich von Andreas Fraunberger, Junge Römer Wien, sowie zum Einsatz in der Industrie von Andreas Pürstinger, Siemens Industry Software, erfahren.

Startup Guide Linz Launch

Seit Anfang September ist der Startup Guide Linz als Buch im Handel sowie online erhältlich und gibt einen Überblick über das Linzer Ökosystem rund um das Thema Gründen in der oberösterreichischen Landeshauptstadt. Beim Launchevent in der Grand Garage wurde das Buch erstmals den Projektbeteiligten präsentiert.

Linz connects #5 2023

In July 2023, the fifth Linz connects IT & Economy took place at karriere.at on the topic of marketing and data. Gerhard Kürner (CEO & Founder of 506 Data & Performance GmbH) and Kirsten Neubauer (Managing Director of sgreening - Social & Green Marketing GmbH) gave insights into AI-supported data systems and the importance of sustainable da

Tour of Linzer Innovation 2023

From 26. June to 1. July we were once again on the road at various locations in Linz with many exciting hands-on stations on robotics, technology, programming, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, plastic recycling and climate issues. More than 600 participants tried out the interactive stations and gained many new impressions.

Climate Action Night 2023

The Climate Office of Linz hosted the second Climate Action Night on 21 June. The Lentos Art Museum was dedicated to climate protection. Poetry slam, climate path, music and culinary delights were used to discuss climate issues and make them interactive.

PopUp Rookies 2023

Together with the Linz AG Bubbledays we called for a DJ contest in May 2023. The final took place at our PopUp Store on the Main Square. DorfTV recorded the streams and everyone could vote on www.bubbledays.at to decide who would get the two slots on the Bubbledays stage. DJ Maximal and DJTechDevice convinced the community and the jury with their performance and both won a slot on stage.

Linz connects #4 2023

In May 2023, we invited to the topic IT-specialists to the CODERS.BAY. This time, Manuela Lindlbauer (Head of Lindlpower Personalmanagement GmbH) and Marion Urbanides (Head of CODERS.Bay) provided input on recruiting, challenges for companies, IT training and networking with the labour market.

Sofar Sounds Linz 2023

The unusual concert format is back at the Innovationshauptplatz! In 2019 Sofar Songs from a Room was still with us at the Office in the Pfarrgasse, in 2023 Sofar Linz will be a whole lot bigger in the foyer of the Old Town Hall. Thank you all for a great evening! On Instagram you can find a few impressions in the reel.

Linz hACkT 2023

Social innovation for an inclusive city was the theme of Linz hACkT 2023. 8 project ideas went into the community and jury voting and in the end the two projects "Footlifter" by Cyberducks and "CommuniCheck" by Jan and Julia won the competition with equal points.

Bench Talks 2023

All members of the Linz City Senate were available for a personal conversation with the population from 17th to 19th of April. Due to the weather, the meetings took place at our office in the Pfarrgasse 3 instead of the City Oasis on the Main square.

Linz connects #2 2023

At the LIT Open Innovation Center on the JKU campus, the second Linz connects IT & Economy 2023 was all about artificial intelligence. JKU professor Günter Klambauer gave an overview of the third wave of AI and spoke about the developments in Linz. Kosima Kovar showed a practical AI application with her app Ada Growth, which supports women in their professional lives with lifelong learning.

Linz connects #1 2023

The first Linz connects IT & Economy 2023 took us to the Dynatrace headquarters in January. Architect Gerhard Abel and the team from Planet Architects showed us the considerations that went into the company building and how the existing corporate culture influenced it. Patrick Rammerstorfer from Pro Active GmbH also gave his input on the topic of New Work.

Linz connects IT & Economy 2022

Start of the new networking format in November with the topic of IT security. An exciting series of events for CEOs and Experts from the business scene of Linz.

Planet Linz Days 2022

For the first time, Linz Tourismus invited all Linzers to get to know their city better as part of the Planet Linz Days. The Bench Talks, the Climate Experience Room and Meet-the-Startup were our programme inputs for these days.

Smartphonedays 2022

The consultation days for older people around the topic of smartphones. The seminar room on the 15th floor of the Wissensturm was filled to capacity for the kick-off!

Climate Action Night x Sciencity 2022

In cooperation with the Climate Office, Sciencity 2022 was part of the Climate Action Days on Linz's main square. An evening full of informative lectures, cabaret, science slams and live music!

Founders Scholarship 2022

The City of Linz has awarded the 2022 scholarship for the first time: 4x 5,000 euros to support early-stage start-up ideas. In addition to financial support, you also receive a lot of know-how from our network.

Tour of Linzer Innovation 2022

A diverse programme of stations for all ages to try out, craft and programme: From wonder wuzzis and plastic recycling to PCs and building mobile phone holders as well as heat measurements and Sciencity Kids Edition experiments.

Linz hACkT 2022

UTOPIA Linz - Linz wants to become climate neutral by 2040, with Linz hACkT we set out to find ideas and projects that will help the city achieve this goal.

Digital New Year's Eve Fireworks 2021

In December 2021, workshops on Minecraft, Java and Scratch were held by CoderDojo Linz for children and young people. The videos submitted for the Digital New Year's Eve Fireworks were presented at the Ars Electronica Center in January 2022.

Linz hACkT 2021

SEEKING THE NEW NORMAL - With LINZ hACkT we have dared to look ahead, to a time "after COVID" and to what the new normality could look like for the people of Linz. We invite all citizens to participate, to look for solutions, to recognise opportunities and to shape a liveable future for Linz together.

Sciencity - the Brainstage 2021

Science in public space? Interesting, funny, cool? It's possible! The Innovationshauptplatz presented: SCIENCITY - THE BRAINSTAGE an event format that makes innovation in the public space tangible: insight into the work of researchers in Linz, access to research findings "made in Linz" and an exciting mix of science slam, live concert and party.

// Tour of Linzer Innovation 2021

The Innovationshauptplatz of Linz on tour at various schools and educational institutions in the city. Robot programming courses for children, virtual reality glasses for testing, 3D laser cutters or heat measurements by climate experts - the events provided insights into urban mobility as well as current projects of the Innovationshauptplatz.

// Tour of Linzer Innovation 2020

"The Tour of Linz Innovation gives local creative minds a stage to present their exciting technologies. I cordially invite all Linzers to drop by and check out the offerings for themselves," says Mayor Klaus Luger. The event was attended by cooperation partners Linz AG, Ars Electronica Center, Grand Garage, Open Commons, Trotec and Simons Papercraft.

// Tour of Linzer Innovation 2019

We launched the "Linz Innovation Tour" in 2019. School classes and residents can test new technologies and become better acquainted with them. This campaign implements measure No. 35 from the innovation program - reducing fears of technological progress through proactive information work. 

// Sciencity - the Brainstage 2019

The Kick-off of the new series of events took place on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at Central Linz. In addition, Innovationshauptplatz set itself the task of striving to achieve the goals set out in the Linz Innovation Program with its own initiatives, projects and events.