Are you up for a challenge?

On November 21 and 22, 2023, the GigaLab took place, the main event of the Gigabit Academy '23!

A big thank you to all participants!

Join a challenge and participate as a GigaLab Explorer!

• Choose one of the presented digital challenges from our GigaLab Challenge Hosts and join their team
• Participate on both days of the GigaLab to work on your favourite challenge & help your Challenge Host to create ideas and solutions for their unique problems
• Pitch your idea together with your team at the parallel "future forward" event on November 22nd and win the GigaLab Award!

Why should you participate?

• Learn and experience how to develop & create ideas for gigabit challenges and get support by experts from different fields
• Connect with national and international startups & companies
• Pitch your idea and win the GigaLab Award with up to € 5000!
• 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!

Important Dates:

We love to cooperate!

That is why we joined forces with AustrianStartups for organizing the GigaLab!

Furthermore, we cooperate with weXelerate at the event "future forward -navigating the unknown“ as well as the Global Incubator Network (GIN) and the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN).

What does the cooperation with future forward mean for all the GigaLab participants?

• The future forward event is a parallel event taking place on November 22nd at the same location as the GigaLab
• Gigalab participants will get free access to the future forward event and will receive a promo code from the Gigabit Academy Team for registering and getting the free ticket
  
• Idea pitching, jury & award ceremony of the GigaLab teams at the future forward stage
• International networking and matchmaking opportunities
• Get detailed information about national and international funding possibilities for your projects and learn everything about the 2nd round of the Broadband Austria 2030: GigaApp grant!

Discover your favourite Challenge!

	Tele-operated strategy gaming How might we create a location-based cooperative multiplayer game with both indoor and outdoor components/players by using low-latency streaming in combination with modern telecommunication networks and local processing of data?
	Revolutionizing entertainment through Gigabit Connectivity How might we innovate with 5G and gigabit connectivity to develop novel use cases that elevate the virtual experience of 360 degree video streaming?
	New frontiers in agriculture with 5g How might we include the capabilities of 5G to adress challenges in the agricultural sector?
	Full featured private 5g networks How might we craft use cases and choose the appropriate devices such that we not only leverage the technical power of 5G but also addresses the nuanced needs of sectors like railway automation, road transport, and construction with a focus on the three dimensions of 5G - broadband, energy efficient IoT and reliable real time automation?
	Fibre Futures How might we not only expand the infrastructure but also find ways and scenarios that can drive consumer adoption and showcase the true potential of high-speed fiber connectivity?
	Factory of the future How might we harness the advantages of fiber-optic technology to redefine the capabilities and efficiencies of the Factory of the Future? What might be use cases that are enabled through fiber-optic technology in this context?
	5G-Enhanced wellbeing measurement in museums How might we innovatively leverage 5G connectivity to accurately measure and amplify the wellbeing contributions of cultural spaces throughout urban environments?
	5G for industrial automation How might we design a product that integrates AI/ML, edge computing, situational awareness, and federated learning to elevate the efficiency and performance of industrial automation, with 5G ensuring robust connectivity, accurate location insights, and dependable data transfer, particularly at edge devices?