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Gigabit Academy

Gigabit Academy


The Gigabit Academy was launched in 2022 as an initiative of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance and the Austrian Research Promotion Agency. It is known as a service program and innovation platform for knowledge exchange, community building and idea development, with the aim of initiating projects and applications based on a gigabit-capable infrastructure and connectivity.

Our 5Goals


Join us @ GigaLab'24 on Nov. 27 & 28!

Registration is closed! See you soon!


The GigaLab is designed as an idea lab that brings people together to develop solutions for digital challenges. The focus is on challenges that may be solved with applications based on a gigabit-capable infrastructure and connectivity. Participants of the GigaLab will therefore explore different ways of developing ideas inspired by our motto: "Driving digital innovation through gigabit connectivity"

Are you up for a challenge?

Join a challenge and win the GigaLab Award!


Why should you participate?


  • Learn and experience how to develop & create ideas for gigabit challenges
  • Get support by more than 20 experts from different fields (click here for more details about our experts)
  • Connect with national and international startups & companies
  • Pitch your idea and compete for the GigaLab Award, with a chance to claim your share of the €10,000 prize pot!
  • Get all information & help you need to further develop your idea
  • Find out which funding programs are available to support your innovation
  • Enjoy free participation and networking with food & drinks!

Agenda

Day 1 

November 27th

09:00Inspiration Breakfast
10:30GigaLab working time for the teams
13:00Lunch @ Café Ansari
14:00GigaLab working time for the teams
19:00Networking Evening event @ Klyo / Urania

Day 2

November 28th

09:00GigaLab working time for the teams
13:30Selection of the pitching finalists
14:30GigaLab working time / future forward event time
16:20Final pitches on the future forward event
17:50GigaLab Award ceremony on the future forward event
19:00Afterparty future forward event

Check out our highlight video of the GigaLab'23 for more insights and inspiration!


What is Gigabit Connectivity? 

Check out the video below for more details!


Consider applying for a FFG grant? 

The Broadband Austria 2030: GigaApp grant is open!


The Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) and the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) are pleased to announce the 2nd Broadband Austria 2030:GigaApp Call for cooperative R&D projects in the field of gigabit applications. 

Registration
Closed since 13 November 2024
Location
Praterstrasse 1
1020 Vienna, Austria
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